Clowns have never really been my thing, so a game that lets me take a swing at them immediately piques my interest. Enter Twisted Tower, a wild ride that takes inspiration from Bioshock, setting you loose in an amusement park aptly named and full of madness. As you make your way through various floors, you’ll encounter a host of bizarre foes armed with peculiar weaponry—imagine a machine gun that spits out gumballs. If the thought makes you grin, you might want to check out the new demo on Steam to see it all firsthand.
Twisted Tower kicks off with our hero snagging an invite to a rundown attraction. Once inside this FPS, you find yourself battling an array of maniacal, mascot menaces. Armed with a growing arsenal of eccentric weapons, you navigate a twisted maze reminiscent of a warped Disneyland—a love child of Willy Wonka’s whimsy and Andrew Ryan’s dystopia if you can picture it.
The mastermind behind this chaos is Mr. Twister. As a crafty toymaker, he’s built a deadly theater of destruction, broadcasting your perilous journey to thrill-seekers over the airwaves. There isn’t just one path to the top, and the frantic scenarios are delightfully chaotic for everyone but you—until you wield just the right armament to turn the tide.
Twisted Tower thrives on a sense of palpable delight. Think confetti explosions every time an enemy bites the dust—they’re essentially toys, after all. The mix of playful voiceovers from your opponents only enhances the theme park vibe. It has the eerie ambiance of Bioshock but is awash with the quirky charm of American McGee’s Alice.
Developed by Thomas Brush, the brain behind Atmos Games, this marks his third venture following the hauntingly atmospheric Neversong and Pinstripe. With Twisted Tower, he dives into more ambitious waters, transitioning not only from 2D to 3D but also into an FPS realm, promising environments loaded with unexpected surprises.
On first glance, Twisted Tower leaves a lasting impression, and you can judge for yourself whether it holds promise right now.
The demo of Twisted Tower is currently up on Steam. Check out its Steam page for more insights. Plus, if you’re on the lookout for more brain-teasing games, our recommendations for the best puzzle games and zombie titles should have you covered.
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