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PixelJunk Monsters#Encore

{{Short description|2007 tower defense video game}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}{{Infobox video game

| title = PixelJunk Monsters

| image = psn pixeljunk monsters icon.png

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| developer = Q-Games{{efn|Additional work by Santa Monica Studio}}
Double Eleven (Ultimate HD, Wii U)

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| released = {{collapsible list|title=December 6, 2007|

PlayStation 3
{{vgrelease|JP|December 6, 2007|WW|January 24, 2008}}Encore
{{vgrelease|JP|April 24, 2008|NA|May 8, 2008|EU|May 15, 2008}}PSP
{{vgrelease|EU|October 1, 2009|JP|November 1, 2009|NA|April 27, 2010}}Ultimate HD
PlayStation Vita
{{vgrelease|NA|July 30, 2013|PAL|July 31, 2013|JP|November 26, 2013}}Microsoft Windows
August 26, 2013
Mac OS X & Linux
October 1, 2013
Wii U
May 19, 2016}}

| genre = Tower defense

| series = PixelJunk

| modes = Single-player; Two player co-op (local)

| platforms = PlayStation 3
PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Vita
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS X
Linux
Wii U

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PixelJunk Monsters is a tower defense video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. The second game in the PixelJunk series, it was originally released in Japan on December 6, 2007 and worldwide by Sony Computer Entertainment on the PlayStation Store on January 24, 2008.{{cite web |url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/01/16/pixeljunk-monsters-set-to-launch-next-week |title=PixelJunk Monsters Set to Launch Next Week |last=Cuthbert |first=Dylan |date=January 16, 2008 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |access-date=April 14, 2019 |archive-date=April 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414182306/https://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/01/16/pixeljunk-monsters-set-to-launch-next-week/ |url-status=live }} The game was released for the PlayStation Portable under the title PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe.

PixelJunk Monsters Encore, an expansion pack for the game, was released on April 24, 2008 in Japan;{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} May 8, 2008 in North America; and May 15, 2008 in Europe.{{cite web |url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/29/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-details-interview/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters Encore details + interview |last=Mars |first=Deborah |date=April 29, 2008 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |access-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=March 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308001720/https://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/29/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-details-interview/ |url-status=live }}

In 2013, an enhanced version developed by Double Eleven titled PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD was released in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita, Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. In May 2016, a port of the original game also developed by Double Eleven was released for the Wii U.{{cite web |url=http://nintendonews.com/interviews/double-eleven-pixeljunk-monsters-wii-u/ |title=Double Eleven Talks Tiki in PixelJunk Monsters on Wii U |last=McMinn |first=Kevin |date=May 18, 2016 |website=Nintendo News |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526020510/http://nintendonews.com/interviews/double-eleven-pixeljunk-monsters-wii-u/ |archivedate=May 26, 2016 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 15, 2019}}

In 2018, PixelJunk Monsters 2 was released, incorporating 3D graphics and new features.

Gameplay

Image:PixelJunk Monsters screen01.jpg

Gameplay in PixelJunk Monsters has similarities to various tower defense titles. The objective is to build defense towers along the enemies' path to keep them from reaching a hut, or base. Several small creatures dwell at the base. For each enemy that survives the defense towers and reaches the hut, one offspring is killed. If all offspring are wiped out, the level is failed.

Towers have distinct attributes, such as rapid fire, long range, air-focused, etc. Destroyed enemies usually drop coins and occasionally give gems, which then can be used to upgrade and research new towers.

There are a total of 21 different levels (36 with the expansion pack) at 3 stages of difficulty. There are also 3 special stages that unlock unique abilities for the player character. Several "Trophy Challenges" were also added to the game after a patch.

Unlike more traditional tower defense games, the player controls a character around the screen, collecting coins and building towers. This replaces the standard cursor controls. A second player can also join in and assist in building towers.

''Encore''

The PixelJunk Monsters Encore expansion pack includes an additional 15 levels, including layouts inspired by classic arcade games such as Pac-Man and Space Invaders. There are also small tweaks to gameplay; for instance, the ice tower is unlocked at the beginning of every level and the Tesla tower is less expensive to purchase.

''Deluxe''

A new version of PixelJunk Monsters was available for the PlayStation Portable. Titled PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe, it has been described by Dylan Cuthbert as the "ultimate version" of the game. It contains all of the level content from the original game and its Encore expansion pack, as well as new levels, enemies, and towers. Additional music, videos, concept art, and other special features are also included.{{cite web |url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/04/29/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-the-biggest-version-yet-is-portable/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe - The Biggest Version Yet is Portable |last=Cuthbert |first=Dylan |date=April 29, 2009 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |accessdate=April 30, 2009 |archive-date=May 1, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501235228/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/04/29/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-the-biggest-version-yet-is-portable/ |url-status=live }}

Soundtrack

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The music for the game was developed by Otograph. On May 22, 2008, a soundtrack album for the game titled Dive into PixelJunk Monsters was released via the PlayStation Store. It is the first audio album to be released through PSN.

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  1. "Dive into PixelJunk Monsters" – 1:02
  2. "Melodie" – 1:48
  3. "45X8 60X6 90X4" – 0:54
  4. "Good Morning" – 1:08
  5. "Circle Flight Sketches" – 2:02
  6. "A-maze-ing Maze" – 2:17
  7. "Flux" – 1:23
  8. "Hyper Puzzle Like a Sherbet" – 1:46
  9. "Chocolate Ripples" – 2:26
  10. "It's a Sonny" – 2:02
  11. "Fantasia" – 2:29
  12. "Mono No Aware" – 2:26
  13. "Phase Lunaire" – 1:45
  14. "High-Pressure Area" – 0:34
  15. "Cracked Big Egg" – 2:16
  16. "Visualize Your Enemy" – 1:13
  17. "Rythmes" – 0:18
  18. "Bye Bye Monsters" – 3:36
  19. "Cool Brain" – 0:25
  20. "Lumiere Tremblotante" – 2:02
  21. "Final Bit Explosion" – 2:01
  22. "Another Chance" – 2:03
  23. "Lovely Brain" – 2:50
  24. "Game Over" – 0:07

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Reception

The PlayStation 3 version of PixelJunk Monsters, Encore, Deluxe, and the Vita version of Ultimate received "favorable" reviews, while the PC version of Ultimate and the Wii U version of PixelJunk Monsters received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.

{{Video game reviews

| PC = true

| VITA = true

| PS3 = true

| PSP = true

| WIIU = true

| na = true

| 1UP_PS3 = A{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters |title=PixelJunk Monsters |last=Suttner |first=Nick |date=February 1, 2008 |website=1UP.com |publisher=Ziff Davis |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307105612/http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters |archivedate=March 7, 2016 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}

| 1UP_PSP = A{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-review |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Review |last=Liang |first=Alice |date=October 6, 2009 |website=1UP.com |publisher=Ziff Davis |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526001324/http://www.1up.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-review |archivedate=May 26, 2016 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}

| Destruct_PSP = 9/10{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-151126.phtml |title=Review: PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe |last=North |first=Dale |date=October 6, 2009 |website=Destructoid |publisher=Enthusiast Gaming |accessdate=April 16, 2019 |archive-date=April 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416175403/https://www.destructoid.com/review-pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-151126.phtml |url-status=live }}

| Edge_PS3 = 7/10{{cite magazine |title=PixelJunk Monsters (PS3) |author=Edge staff |magazine=Edge |publisher=Future plc |issue=186 |date=March 2008 |page=101}}

| EuroG_PS3 = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/pixeljunk-monsters-review |title=PixelJunk Monsters (PlayStation 3) |last=Reed |first=Kristan |date=January 25, 2008 |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |accessdate=April 16, 2019 |archive-date=April 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416031042/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/pixeljunk-monsters-review |url-status=live }}

| GamePro_PS3 = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameproarcade.com/article/83457/review-pixeljunk-monsters/ |title=Review: PixelJunk Monsters (PS3) |last=Herring |first=Will |date=May 28, 2008 |magazine=GamePro Arcade |publisher=IDG Entertainment |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106170249/http://www.gameproarcade.com/article/83457/review-pixeljunk-monsters/ |archivedate=January 6, 2009 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}

| GSpot_PS3 = 7.5/10{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-review/1900-6185329/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters Review (PS3) |last=VanOrd |first=Kevin |date=January 30, 2008 |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415183625/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-review/1900-6185329/ |url-status=live }}
(E.) 7/10{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-review/1900-6192815/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters Encore Review |last=VanOrd |first=Kevin |date=June 20, 2008 |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415183626/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-review/1900-6192815/ |url-status=live }}

| GSpot_PSP = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-review/1900-6232470/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Review |last=Walton |first=Mark |date=October 13, 2009 |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416003308/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-review/1900-6232470/ |url-status=live }}

| GameZone_PS3 = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/pixeljunk_monsters_ps3_review/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters - PS3 - Review |last=David |first=Mike |date=February 7, 2008 |website=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210223343/http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r34436.htm |archivedate=February 10, 2008 |url-status=live |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}

| GameZone_PSP = 9/10{{cite web |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/pixeljunk_monsters_deluxe_psp_review/ |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe - PSP - Review |last=Platt |first=Dylan |date=October 21, 2009 |website=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091027040528/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r38053.htm |archivedate=October 27, 2009 |url-status=live |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}

| IGN_VITA = 9/10{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd-review |title=PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD Review (Vita) |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=July 30, 2013 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415183627/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd-review |url-status=live }}

| IGN_PS3 = 8.5/10{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/01/29/pixeljunk-monsters-review |title=PixelJunk Monsters Review (PS3) |last=Clements |first=Ryan |date=January 29, 2008 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415183626/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/01/29/pixeljunk-monsters-review |url-status=live }}
(E.) 7.9/10{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/13/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-review |title=PixelJunk Monsters Encore Review |last=Clements |first=Ryan |date=May 12, 2008 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415183626/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/13/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-review |url-status=live }}

| IGN_PSP = 9/10{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/01/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-review |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Review |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=October 1, 2009 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415183626/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/01/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe-review |url-status=live }}

| NLife_WIIU = 8/10{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/pixeljunk_monsters |title=PixelJunk Monsters Review |last=Chambers |first=Evan |date=June 14, 2016 |website=Nintendo Life |publisher=Gamer Network |accessdate=April 16, 2019 |archive-date=April 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416153339/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/pixeljunk_monsters |url-status=live }}

| OPMUK_VITA = 8/10{{cite web |url=http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd-ps-vita-review-vita-guardian-adds-to-the-cannon/ |title=Pixeljunk Monsters Ultimate HD PS Vita review – Vita guardian adds to the cannon |last=Iwaniuk |first=Phil |date=September 6, 2013 |website=PlayStation Official Magazine – UK |publisher=Future plc |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130908150417/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd-ps-vita-review-vita-guardian-adds-to-the-cannon/ |archivedate=September 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}

| OPMUK_PS3 = 7/10{{cite magazine |title=PixelJunk Monsters |magazine=PlayStation Official Magazine – UK |publisher=Future plc |date=March 2008 |page=108}}

| OPMUK_PSP = 8/10{{cite magazine |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe |magazine=PlayStation Official Magazine – UK |publisher=Future plc |date=February 2010 |page=111}}

| rev1 = The A.V. Club

| rev1_PS3 = B{{cite web |url=https://www.avclub.com/pixeljunk-monsters-1798213304 |title=PixelJunk Monsters (PS3) |last=Mastrapa |first=Gus |date=February 18, 2008 |website=The A.V. Club |publisher=The Onion |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113190007/http://www.avclub.com/articles/pixeljunk-monsters,7269/ |archive-date=January 13, 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=April 15, 2019}}

| MC_PC = 72/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=May 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516231710/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate |url-status=live }}

| MC_VITA = 84/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD for PlayStation Vita Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=March 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310142942/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/pixeljunk-monsters-ultimate-hd |url-status=live }}

| MC_PS3 = 83/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-monsters/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=PixelJunk Monsters for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=March 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304204407/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/pixeljunk-monsters |url-status=live }}
(E.) 82/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-monsters-encore/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=PixelJunk Monsters Encore for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=March 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304204952/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/pixeljunk-monsters-encore |url-status=live }}

| MC_PSP = 86/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe for PSP Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=March 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190314165442/https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/pixeljunk-monsters-deluxe |url-status=live }}

| MC_WIIU = 73/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-monsters/critic-reviews/?platform=wii-u |title=PixelJunk Monsters for Wii U Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=January 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113111822/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/pixeljunk-monsters |url-status=live }}

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Notes

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References

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External links

  • [http://pixeljunk.jp/library/Monsters/ PixelJunk Monsters official website]
  • [http://pixeljunk.jp/library/MonstersDeluxe/ PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe official website]
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