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Quick Look: PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe

Brad and Ryan check out the "definitive version" of this cutesy tower defense game.

Video posted by drewbert on May 2, 2010

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PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe is a "best-of" style sequel to the popular PSN tower defense series where you build up your defenses to protect your base against threatening monsters.

US Release Date: Oct. 1, 2009

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Chris2KLeeon May 2, 2010 at 9 a.m.
I liked the PSP mini version. Don't know if I'd buy it again.
ChaoticRedderon May 2, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Hmm...Now I have to see about getting a PSP 
Chrjzon May 2, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Dang
The_Philosopheron May 2, 2010 at 9:01 a.m.

I bought a PSP GO, so maybe I should buy this to justify the purchase.
Bureksasutlijomon May 2, 2010 at 9:01 a.m.
so close :(
buhssuhton May 2, 2010 at 9:04 a.m.
if only they can make psp games on ps3
slinton May 2, 2010 at 9:08 a.m.

Looks so fun. :)
Zolon May 2, 2010 at 9:08 a.m.
LOL, another crappy tiny-consoles game, instead of quicklooking many of the far superior by default PC games. 
 
Like for example, the far superior tower defense game, Defense Grid: The Awakening.
 
I'm disgusted, it's a total regression of the representation of the gaming industry.
Heliosicleon May 2, 2010 at 9:12 a.m.
You MONSTER.
Hazeon May 2, 2010 at 9:12 a.m.
This has been out in Europe at least as long as the PSP go. Odd its only seeing the light of day now in the US. 
 
Never mind I don't the the UMD made it out here.
Shibbleson May 2, 2010 at 9:13 a.m.
@Zol said:
" LOL, another crappy tiny-consoles game, instead of quicklooking many of the far superior by default PC games.   Like for example, the far superior tower defense game, Defense Grid: The Awakening. I'm disgusted, it's a total regression of the representation of the gaming industry. "
And this would be why Giant Bomb doesn't do many PC Quick Looks: because most PC gamers are douchebags and don't go to Giant Bomb because they attend a bunch of PC supremacy websites.
LiquidSon May 2, 2010 at 9:13 a.m.

Have this for the PS3 and it is pretty fun, can get tough though especially trying to get the archievements.
James0890on May 2, 2010 at 9:19 a.m.
@Zol:  
Defense Grid isn't that great, I had fun with it, but it's no better than any other TD game.
fox01313on May 2, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.

Was looking forward to 3d dot heroes but now kinda concerned about being able to finish it as I tend to consistently lose at tower defense/rts games.

sdornan staff on May 2, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.
@Zol said:
" LOL, another crappy tiny-consoles game, instead of quicklooking many of the far superior by default PC games.   Like for example, the far superior tower defense game, Defense Grid: The Awakening. I'm disgusted, it's a total regression of the representation of the gaming industry. "
For the record, Defense Grid is also on Xbox Live Arcade, so your argument is invalid.
FunExplosionson May 2, 2010 at 9:28 a.m.
The little bars indicate how close the towers are to finishing upgrading. You gotta stay in one spot and dance near the tower. It doesn't take that long. Not that any of this matter, after the fact. Game looks identical to the ps3 version. Don't know if I'd pay 10 bucks for it, though.
Jasonofindyon May 2, 2010 at 9:29 a.m.
Just a related heads up that all the PS3 (not PSP) Pixeljunk games are on sale right now for $5 each as part of their Spring Fever sale.  (I think that the sale is good through the end of Monday.  I'm liking Shooter so far.  I don't  like Eden, and I'm still up in the air about Monsters.  (I didn't buy Racer.)
Freaksauson May 2, 2010 at 9:29 a.m.
The little red bars by the towers are indeed experience bars. They get experience by killing monsters or when you dance while standing near the tower. The game starts out easy but the later levels get pretty crazy, especially if you try to rainbow(perfect) them.
Sanrydon May 2, 2010 at 9:32 a.m.
@Zol said:
" LOL, another crappy tiny-consoles game, instead of quicklooking many of the far superior by default PC games.   Like for example, the far superior tower defense game, Defense Grid: The Awakening. I'm disgusted, it's a total regression of the representation of the gaming industry. "
Has GB ever been a PC focused site? I don't think so. So, go back and play your "superior" PC games instead of trolling the comments of a PSP video.
Mysterysheepon May 2, 2010 at 9:34 a.m.
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