Between Two Castles

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Between Two Castles is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Daisu Games and was released on November 15, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Between Two Castles brings the delightful experience of the original board game to your computer! Build castles, make strategies and play online with your friends!

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Strategy

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26%

Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game offers a unique cooperative yet competitive gameplay experience, where players build two castles together.
The digital version allows players to see their scores in real-time, enhancing the strategic aspect of the game.
The artwork and design of the tiles are visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
The tutorial is poorly designed, failing to adequately explain the rules and scoring, leading to confusion for new players.
The AI is often uncooperative and makes poor decisions, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
56%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and visual appeal, while others criticize issues such as blurriness, low resolution, and distracting glitches. Despite some attractive elements, many users find the overall graphical quality lacking and inconsistent, leading to frustration with performance and clarity. Additionally, there are reports of high GPU usage that seem unwarranted for the game's graphical demands.
- “There were some small glitches like text skipping, but at least the art style looks good and the room tiles are bright and clear.”
- “Graphics are quite attractive.”
- “The graphics look very good.”
- “Wtf is wrong with the graphics, why is it so blurry?”
- “Cannot recommend this game due to its non-intuitive UI and lackluster visuals.”
- “Graphically it is poor; I won't say tragic, but it's certainly not good.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
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The gameplay of the digital adaptation has been met with mixed reviews; while some players find the core mechanics fun and intuitive, many criticize the lack of clear explanations and a comprehensive tutorial, which can hinder the overall experience. Players noted that understanding the game often requires consulting the original board game manual, and while the mechanics are solid, the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth without multiple players. Overall, the game offers quick sessions and competitive elements, but it may not justify its retail price for everyone.
- “The game has solid mechanics, and I theoretically like the idea of cooperating while competing with your neighbors.”
- “It could stand to have a 'quick reference card' for room bonus options, but otherwise the basic gameplay is relatively intuitive.”
- “It has fun gameplay and has a reasonable price for the digital version.”
- “The rules are somewhat poorly explained, a few mechanics don't seem to work as intended (or, again, are poorly explained), and this is certainly not worth the retail price.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
- “I needed to find the board game rules to understand the mechanics.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly during the tutorial and online play. Users have noted distracting visuals and a poor interface that further detracts from the experience. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to significant frustration among players, impacting their ability to enjoy the gameplay.
- “First off, the tutorial and install are both still buggy.”
- “It's fairly buggy, either crashing or freezing multiple times in the hour we were playing it.”
- “The online is a buggy mess, keeps dropping, failing to connect to rooms, and then the game restarts.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game is generally described as unremarkable, with some users finding it repetitive and occasionally annoying, while others appreciate its fit within the game's style. There are reports of technical issues, such as abrupt transitions between tracks, but overall, the soundtrack is not considered a significant enhancement to the gameplay experience.
- “Pros: the music is nice, uses original rules and has a cute style.”
- “The music fits right in the game.”
- “The music is unremarkable but not unpleasant.”
- “For a $4-$13 game (in most regions), the music fails to enhance the playing experience, and the amateur UI/UX along with the visuals could be better.”
- “The background music is repetitive.”
- “The music sometimes behaves oddly, and leaving the tutorial to the main menu causes the music to abruptly stop and switch to a new track.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a tutorial rather than a compelling narrative, with users noting a lack of purpose and depth. While it features a pop-up storybook aesthetic, it fails to engage players with a meaningful storyline.
- “It would be great to follow the story while learning all the rules.”
- “No story purpose, etc.”
- “The game has the appearance of a pop-up storybook.”
- “Create a story = tutorial.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to learn the mechanics without comprehensive guidance. Many feel that the level of grinding needed is excessive, likening it to needing a second life to fully engage with the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It is very tedious to learn how to play, and it doesn't provide a complete manual of everything.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears during pivotal realizations about the stakes involved in the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a unique blend of cooperation and competition, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.
- “It's an interesting cooperative yet competitive atmosphere that makes this game really engaging and fun.”