PixelJunk Monsters features trailer

PixelJunk Monsters logoThe second game in Q-Games’ downloadable quick-play games collectively called “PixelJunk”. After PixelJunk Racers, PixelJunk Monsters is inspired by the popular and addictive “Tower Defense” genre, PixelJunk Monsters takes the simple Real-Time Strategy concept of building, researching and base defending and presents it in a uniquely attractive style. With meticulously hand-drawn 2D art, PixelJunk Monsters recreates the look of a classic with crisp graphics designed for optimal viewing in Full 1080p HD. The release is set for next Thursday, January 24th, 2008.

In PixelJunk Monsters, the player controls a defender-of-the-forest character in a lush 2D environment. The player’s goal is to strategically defend the pathway to his homebase from an onslaught of various threatening monsters. In between waves of monster attacks, the player scrambles to reinforce his defenses by collecting gold coins and jewels from fallen enemies to finance new towers and research deadlier weapons. Eventually, the player can harness the elements throughout the 20 different stages to cast lightning storms across the forest. Gamers can enjoy PixelJunk Monsters with a friend in offline co-op mode, which requires careful strategy and communication. Additionally, PixelJunk Monsters will support online leaderboards for both 1p and 2p co-op. And you’ll be able to play it on your PSP via PS3 Remote Play.

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