Archery Bastions: Castle War

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 12,991 reviews

gameplay47 positive mentions

monetization1.4k negative mentions

monetization
1,497 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
90%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many users report being bombarded with ads after every level, often feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. Even those who paid for an ad-free experience still encounter ads, leading to claims of deceptive practices and dissatisfaction with the overall gaming experience.
- “I paid $2.99 plus taxes for no ads.”
- “I've only played to level 2 but so far it's fun, challenging, and the best thing is that it offers no ads for only $2.99 or a better option for $4.99 with no ads, bombs, and extra stuff to help win the game.”
- “This is a very good game; I can feel better 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 there are no ads compared to other games 🥰🥰🥰🥰.”
- “The frequency of ads is absolutely insane and makes the game unplayable.”
- “You 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.”
- “I paid to remove ads because it was a cool game, but now feel a bit cheated.”
gameplay
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
43%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as fun, satisfying, and addictive, with solid mechanics and intuitive controls. However, many users express frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt the gaming experience, leading to a perception that there is more time spent watching ads than actually playing. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads and limited progression options significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is fun, addictive, and satisfying.”
- “Gameplay is very satisfying and fun, if you're good at aiming.”
- “Good graphics and mechanics, controls are easy and intuitive.”
- “Again this is one of those forced ad games where there's more ads than gameplay.”
- “Too many long advertisements and comparatively, very little gameplay.”
- “More ads than actual gameplay.”
humor
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious ragdoll physics, amusing sound effects, and the comedic screams of characters. Many find the gameplay entertaining and funny, although some express frustration with the prevalence of ads. Overall, the game is described as extremely funny and enjoyable, making it a standout aspect for players.
- “Amazing breaking physics and hilarious ragdoll physics!”
- “Completely hilarious, and fun!”
- “This game is hilarious and fun to play.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "awesome" and "terrific," while others criticize them for being outdated or laggy, particularly on lower-end devices. Many users appreciate the smooth gameplay and fun physics, but there are frequent calls for improvements in graphic quality and performance optimization. Overall, while the graphics are enjoyable for some, there is a consensus that enhancements are needed to elevate the gaming experience.
- “Good graphics, smooth gameplay, and fun physics.”
- “The graphics are terrific.”
- “Amazing game, really enjoyable, graphics are great, great war game.”
- “Graphics remind me of 1990's, not 2022.”
- “Graphics are not up to the mark!!”
- “Very bad graphics, very lowest game.”
stability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, glitches, and problems with ad rewards, which detract from the overall experience. Many players report that the game becomes unplayable at higher levels due to these bugs, particularly when enemy units reach the player's castle. While some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming consensus is that the stability problems severely hinder gameplay and progression.
- “Awesome game, no glitches and lagging.”
- “Not buggy.”
- “Awesome game, no glitches and lagging.”
- “App freezes after reaching higher level and stays in loading mode.”
- “Game freezes, screen blacks out, because of ads running across bottom. Do not recommend this game, too many glitches.”
- “Fun but it freezes all the time and makes you restart the app and lose progress.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the medieval and Celtic themes, while others express frustration over issues like the soundtrack abruptly stopping after ads and the alleged copying of music 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 are appreciated, technical glitches and originality concerns detract from the overall enjoyment of the music.
- “I like the music and the sound effects are hilarious.”
- “I love the music 🎵”
- “I love the Celtic music; it's very therapeutic.”
- “The only reason I gave one star is because they copied the soundtrack from another game and didn't even give them credits for that.”
- “This soundtrack is copied from a game called 'Steel and Flesh' by Virtual Studio Games!”
- “I 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.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story is described as beautiful and engaging, with moments that keep players on the edge of their seats, particularly during intense sequences reminiscent of "Doctor Strange." However, many users feel that the overall narrative is overshadowed by excessive advertisements and a lack of meaningful progression, making it more suitable for casual players rather than those seeking a deep storyline. Additionally, there are calls for more diverse missions and designs to enhance the experience.
- “The plot is beautiful and had me gripping my seat for the full length of the runtime every time, Doctor Strange fighting the universe.”
- “The plot is beautiful and had me gripping my seat for the full length of the runtime every time, Doctor Strange fighting the universe.”
- “This game is good for someone who is more interested in casual gameplay and not a storyline.”
- “No progression, no story, extremely basic AI.”
- “If you want a game that legitimately has an ad after every single mission, this is the game for you.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, especially after a certain point, leading to boredom and frustration. While some acknowledge the grind as a minor issue and still enjoy the game overall, many feel that it detracts from the experience, particularly as the difficulty increases and gameplay becomes less varied.
- “But it gets tedious after a while without much variation.”
- “The costs in the game rise, but it becomes tedious and boring after several levels.”
- “But it gets boring after a good 15-30 minutes as there is limited gameplay, starts looping the forts and becomes tedious.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting terrible performance and issues with ad rewards, while others experience smooth gaming performance. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent, leading to a divided player experience.
- “Smooth gaming performance”
- “Smooth gaming performance”
- “Absolutely 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.”
- “Horribly unoptimized.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Players appreciate the game's sufficient variety, which contributes positively to its replayability, encouraging them to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “There is enough variety to ensure high replay value.”
- “The game offers a diverse range of experiences that keep you coming back for more.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, the replayability is outstanding.”
- “There is enough variety for replay value.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in each playthrough, making it feel repetitive.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay.”