Archery Bastions: Castle War

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 7,928 reviews
  • monetization
  • gameplay
  • humor
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"Archery Bastions: Castle War" is a shooter game with beautiful gameplay and splendid graphics, but be prepared for grinding and annoying ads. In this hilarious game, you shoot your bow at a castle, attempting to destroy stickman archers with arrows. However, expect some bugs along the the way. The game's description, "Shoot your bow at the castle! Destroy stickmen - archers with arrows!" accurately sums up the main objective and gameplay mechanics.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 7,928 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
monetization1,215 negative mentions
  • Fun gameplay with a simple concept that is easy to pick up and play.
  • Great graphics and satisfying physics make for an enjoyable experience.
  • Good for passing time and can be played offline.
  • Excessive ads after every level, making it frustrating to play.
  • Players are unable to upgrade their castle and army after reaching certain levels, leading to a lack of progression.
  • Many users report bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing and unresponsive upgrade options.
  • monetization1,342 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch ads after every level, with some ads lasting up to a minute, which detracts from the overall gaming experience. Even those who paid for an ad-free version still encounter ads, leading to feelings of frustration and disappointment regarding the game's monetization practices.

    • β€œI paid $2.99 plus taxes for no ads.”
    • β€œI love the game, 10/10, but when I first downloaded it, I paid for no ads, and for a little while there wasn't any, but now after every single game there's an ad, and I hate it and am about to the point where I'm gonna delete the game.”
    • β€œThis is a very good game, I can feel better😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 there is no ads compared to other gamesπŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°β€
    • β€œThe frequency of ads is absolutely insane and makes the game unplayable.”
    • β€œYou spend more time watching ads than playing the game, and when you finally get the x to close the ad, clicking it brings up another pop-up telling you to install.”
    • β€œI paid to remove ads, but I feel that there's not enough content for what it costs.”
  • gameplay84 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as fun, satisfying, and well-designed, with enjoyable mechanics and physics. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and creating a frustrating imbalance between playing and watching advertisements. Many users express disappointment over the repetitive nature of the game and the limited progression, suggesting that while the core gameplay is solid, the ad-centric model undermines its potential.

    • β€œThe gameplay is fun, addictive, and satisfying.”
    • β€œGameplay is very satisfying and fun, if you're good at aiming.”
    • β€œGood graphics and mechanics, controls are easy and intuitive.”
    • β€œAgain this is one of those forced ad games where there's more ads than gameplay.”
    • β€œToo many long advertisements and comparatively, very little gameplay.”
    • β€œMore ads than actual gameplay.”
  • humor43 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious ragdoll physics, amusing sound effects, and the comedic screams of characters. While the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, many users express frustration with the prevalence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is characterized as extremely funny and entertaining, despite some gameplay interruptions.

    • β€œAmazing breaking physics and hilarious ragdoll physics!”
    • β€œCompletely hilarious, and fun!”
    • β€œThis game is hilarious and fun to play.”
  • graphics42 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "nice," "great," and "mind-blowing," while others criticize them for being outdated or laggy, reminiscent of the 1990s. Many users express a desire for improvements, particularly in performance and quality, especially on lower-end devices. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others feel they detract from the overall experience due to technical issues.

    • β€œGood graphics, smooth gameplay, and fun physics.”
    • β€œThe graphics are terrific.”
    • β€œAmazing game, really enjoyable, graphics are great, great war game.”
    • β€œGraphics remind me of the 1990s, not 2022.”
    • β€œGraphics are not up to the mark!!”
    • β€œVery bad graphics, very lowest game.”
  • stability38 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, glitches, and problems with ad rewards, which detract from the overall experience. Players report that the game often becomes unplayable at higher levels, with many experiencing lost progress and unresponsive upgrade buttons. While the concept is enjoyable, the persistent bugs and lack of updates have led to frustration among users, with many recommending against playing until these issues are resolved.

    • β€œNot buggy.”
    • β€œAwesome game, no glitches or lag.”
    • β€œThe game runs smoothly without any issues.”
    • β€œApp freezes after reaching higher level and stays in loading mode.”
    • β€œGame is a wonderful concept and very fun but there are way too many ads and when you try to watch ads to get coins the game glitches and doesn't reward you.”
    • β€œFun but it freezes all the time and makes you restart the app and lose progress.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is described as lacking depth and progression, with many players feeling that it prioritizes ads over narrative development. While some appreciate the beautiful plot and engaging moments, others criticize the simplistic AI and the absence of meaningful missions, making it more suitable for casual gamers rather than those seeking a rich storyline. Overall, the experience is marred by excessive advertisements that disrupt gameplay.

    • β€œThe plot is beautiful and had me gripping my seat for the full length of the runtime every time, like Doctor Strange fighting the universe.”
    • β€œThis game is good for someone who is more interested in casual gameplay and not a storyline.”
    • β€œNo progression, no story, extremely basic AI.”
    • β€œIf you want a game that legitimately has an ad after every single mission, this is the game for you.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the medieval and Celtic themes, while others express frustration over issues like music cutting off after ads and the use of a copied soundtrack from another game without credit. Additionally, there are requests for more intense music during boss levels to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, while the sound effects and music are appreciated by many, technical issues and originality concerns detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • β€œI like the music and the sound effects are hilarious.”
    • β€œI like the strategy; it helps my learning abilities. Very therapeutic, I love the Celtic music. πŸ˜‰β€
    • β€œThe game is nice, very addicting; I love the music. πŸŽ΅β€
    • β€œThe only reason I gave one star is because they copied the soundtrack from another game and didn't even give them credits for that.”
    • β€œThis soundtrack is copied from a game called 'Steel and Flesh' by Virtual Studio Games!”
    • β€œI don't mind the ads, but when they cut off my music and it doesn't come back when the ad is over, I get annoyed and uninstall the game.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, especially after a certain point, with many noting that it becomes boring after 15-30 minutes due to limited gameplay variation and rising costs. While some still enjoy the game despite its grindy nature, others feel it detracts significantly from the overall experience.

    • β€œBut it gets tedious after a while without much variation.”
    • β€œThe costs in the game rise, but it becomes tedious and boring after several levels.”
    • β€œBut it gets boring after a good 15-30 minutes as there is limited gameplay, starts looping the forts and becomes tedious.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users experiencing terrible performance and issues with ad rewards, while others report smooth gaming experiences. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a significant concern for many players.

    • β€œSmooth gaming performance”
    • β€œThe optimization really enhances the overall experience.”
    • β€œI appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end hardware.”
    • β€œAbsolutely terrible performance as though it's running far more than just the game, and half the time when you watch an ad for the bonus content, it does not give you the reward.”
    • β€œHorribly unoptimized.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's variety, noting that it offers sufficient elements to encourage replayability.

    • β€œThere's enough variety to keep the replay value high.”
    • β€œThe game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
    • β€œWith different character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
    • β€œThe game offers enough variety for replay value.”
    • β€œAfter completing the main story, there isn't much incentive to play again.”
    • β€œWhile the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of new content makes replaying feel tedious.”
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