'These games can allow players to express themselves socially through play, and get to know each other by interacting in the game. 'Local multiplayer is just a great way to bring people together,' Thorson told PlayStation.Blog. If you could comprise an FAQ for TowerFall Ascension and its creator, the question most likely to be at the top of the list is, 'Hey, Matt Thorson, why no online multiplayer?' The answer, according to Thorson, is that local multiplayer is simply a more personal experience.