CASTILLO: The Nine Circles

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CASTILLO: The Nine Circles is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Jackson Clayton and was released on October 16, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"CASTILLO: The Nine Circles" is a retro FPS Collectathon that combines exploration from 90's platformers with fast-paced shooting action. Traverse through 9 diverse worlds, each inspired by Dante's Inferno, to collect power shards and unlock new abilities. Battle unique monsters and build up combos for speed boosts while discovering secrets and meeting unforgettable characters in this thrilling time-travel adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music6 positive mentions

The game features fun and creative gameplay with a good sense of humor, offering a mix of exploration, unique challenges, and mini-games that reference classic titles.
The visuals are quirky and charming, reminiscent of retro games, and the movement mechanics are satisfying, making it enjoyable to traverse the expansive and interconnected levels.
The developers are responsive to feedback, quickly fixing bugs and continuously updating the game, which enhances the overall experience.

The audio quality is inconsistent, with low music and voice line quality, and issues such as music cutting out during gameplay and painfully loud sound effects.
There are several design flaws, including oversized hit triggers for objects, janky animations, and frustrating enemy respawn mechanics that can lead to unfair situations.
Some gameplay elements, like certain bosses and mini-games, can be overly challenging or annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally enjoyable and well-received, with some players praising its charm and quality. However, there are significant issues with audio quality, including low volume, music cutting out during intense gameplay, and complete absence in certain sections, such as the gokart minigame. Overall, while the music adds to the experience, technical shortcomings detract from its potential impact.
- “And, despite complaining about audio quality, I found a lot of the music to be very enjoyable as well.”
- “The movement and music is what does it for me.”
- “The music is great and the sprites are cute too, especially the ghosties.”
- “Very low music and voice line audio quality.”
- “Music cutting out when many sounds play at once, like when clearing multiple goop puddles with one shot.”
- “Music entirely absent at times, like during the gokart minigame.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature quirky and charming visuals reminiscent of trippy blacklight posters, offering a unique art style that stands out compared to its predecessor. While not cutting-edge, the graphics are functional and complement the game's humorous tone and vertical level design.
- “The game has a good sense of humor, and the visuals, while not exactly cutting edge, are quirky, charming, and perfectly functional.”
- “The art style is something unique for me as well.”
- “Much more graphical than the last entry in the series.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding the jokes to be quite funny and the story engaging.
- “The jokes are pretty funny and the story is very interesting.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and complemented by humorous jokes, making it an enjoyable experience for players.
- “The jokes are pretty funny and the story is very interesting.”