Castan

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Castan is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Glass Nomad Games and was released on May 28, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Explore an open post-apocalyptic city, delving into buildings and businesses where mutated creatures run rampant, few survivors still operate in reclaimed buildings. Working to pay the mafia will be no easy task, as diving into the dangerous contaminated World to make a profit is a death sentence.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Unique survival game with a simple shoot-and-loot loop that some players find entertaining for a short time.
The atmosphere, visuals, and sound design are praised for creating a peaceful yet creepy contrast.
The game is free and offers a risk-free experience that shows potential for future development and improvements.

Gameplay is shallow, sluggish, and quickly becomes boring due to limited content, few weapons, and only two enemy types.
Numerous bugs and technical issues, including poor optimization, inconsistent hitboxes, ammo glitches, stuck UI elements, and rough movement controls.
Lack of polish, depth, and meaningful story development leaves the game feeling unfinished and not worth the time for many players.

stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has several bugs, particularly with the pickup system and NPC interactions, which can affect the overall experience. However, these glitches are generally not game-breaking, allowing players to enjoy its unique survival elements despite some stability issues.
- “The gameplay got boring so quickly, the game's story had very good potential too but... the buggy pickup system and boring NPC dialogues just didn’t sit well with me.”
- “Short and somewhat buggy, but an overall unique take on the survival genre.”
- “The only thing I would complain about is that it's certainly buggy, but fortunately they didn't really prevent me from playing it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and unengaging, with a lack of variety beyond shooting, which feels unsatisfying due to enemies' poor responses. Technical issues like a buggy pickup system and ineffective mechanics further detract from the experience, leading to frustration.
- “The gameplay got boring so quickly; the game's story had very good potential, but the buggy pickup system and boring NPC dialogues made it unenjoyable.”
- “Shooting—the only mechanic in the game—feels quite bad because enemies tank bullets and don't respond to getting hit.”
- “It has a simple loop and few mechanics, but those mechanics don't consistently function as expected, which was too frustrating for me.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their stunning visuals and appealing design, though optimization issues cause inconsistent frame rates, resulting in performance that can feel closer to mobile gaming quality. Overall, the visuals are well-received despite technical hiccups.
- “Loved the gameplay loop, stunning visuals, and beautiful sound design, well done Glass Nomad :)”
- “I'm a noob but nice game and nice graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story shows good potential but is let down by technical issues like a buggy pickup system and unengaging NPC dialogue, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay got boring so quickly, the game's story had very good potential too but the buggy pickup system and boring NPC dialogues just didn't sit well with me.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious and repetitive, quickly leading to player fatigue as they continuously farm and hunt similar creatures.
- “After killing enough armadillos and processing them into canned meat to send back to my family, I decided to start farming toads to hunt.”
- “The game gets tedious fast.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its peaceful music and immersive sunlight and ambience, creating a striking contrast with the game's objectives and enemies, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere of the game is great, with peaceful music and sunlight creating a cool ambience that contrasts well with the game's objectives and enemies.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game effectively creates a peaceful and atmospheric ambiance that contrasts with the game's challenging objectives and enemies, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere of the game is great, with peaceful music and the sunlight and ambience creating a cool contrast with the aim of the game and the enemies.”