CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors
- March 25, 2022
- Jackson Clayton
Get on Steam"CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors" is a first-person shooter that combines the hectic shooting of retro FPS games with the enjoyable exploration of 90s collect-a-thons. Battle through hordes of monsters across multiple apocalyptic dimensions, and collect crystal shards to unlock new areas in Dracula's castle. With over 100 levels, 13 worlds, and 11 unique weapons, prepare for an action-packed journey through a spooky and immersive story.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique graphical style and creative story, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and fun, with a good mix of retro FPS elements and collect-a-thon mechanics, providing a variety of themed worlds and enemy types.
- The developer is responsive to issues, quickly fixing bugs and implementing player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, taking around 4 hours to complete, which some players feel does not justify the price compared to similar titles.
- There are still some bugs and audio issues present, indicating that the game may not be fully polished yet.
- The sound design can be inconsistent, with some players noting muffled audio and a lack of balance between music and sound effects.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Castillo: Shattered Mirrors" are described as unique and fun, featuring a blend of retro FPS and voxel-based styles that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like Super Mario 64. While the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, many players appreciate it as a refreshing change that complements the game's overall design.
“Castillo: Shattered Mirrors is an awesome mix of a retro FPS, voxel-based graphics, and a level progression reminiscent of Super Mario 64.”
“I really like the graphical style.”
“The graphics might not be for everyone, but I found them a nice change of pace and worked well for the aesthetic the dev was going for.”
“The game is a bit like Doom with catacomb abyss visuals and a 'collect a bunch of things' to unlock more levels in a Mario 64 fashion.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-executed, featuring levels filled with numerous items to discover and a steady introduction of new elements. While some players find the experience relatively short, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is satisfactory.
“Levels are chock full of stuff to find, and the gameplay keeps throwing new challenges at me.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game works well.”
“It's one of those things where I wish there was an 'okay' option between recommend or not; it's a fairly short play, but the gameplay is overall fine.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its creativity, featuring a diverse array of themed worlds, each with its own unique environmental mini-story that enhances the overall experience.
“The story is creative.”
“I enjoyed the variety of themed worlds and how each one has its own environmental mini-story.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack has been praised as one of the best in recent memory, featuring a diverse range of genres from metal to synthwave that players find catchy and enjoyable. However, some users noted an initial issue with the music volume being too loud compared to other audio elements, which the developers addressed with a subsequent patch.
“Not to mention it has one of the best soundtracks I've heard recently, from metal to synthwave; everything is catchy and enjoyable.”
“I mentioned a lack of a music volume option in the discussions, as it was way too loud in comparison to the rest of the audio, and the dev patched it in shortly afterwards.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its level editor, which can foster a vibrant community, and a campaign system that allows players to make strategic choices about weapons, enhancing the uniqueness of each playthrough.
“The game also includes a level editor which can add endless replayability if the community is strong.”
“It's still fun, it's unique, and has some replayability in the campaign with the 'choose your next weapon' system that locks you out of the weapon you didn't choose.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game currently has some bugs, but the developer is quick to address and resolve any issues that arise.
“The game is not quite bug-free yet, but the creator is quick to respond to any issues that arise.”
