Castle Battles
- December 16, 2016
- Light Arc Studio Ltd
Get on Steam"Castle Battles" is a real-time strategy game where players build and defend their castles, while also attacking enemy strongholds. Resources are gathered through the game's medieval setting, including farming and mining. Players can upgrade their castles, troops, and technology to gain an advantage in battle and turn the tide of war.
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Reviews
- The game features an incredible soundtrack and charming voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a unique and visually appealing world, with a fun and humorous storyline that keeps players engaged.
- Gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, making it accessible for casual gamers while still providing a satisfying experience.
- The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with random unit damage that can lead to frustrating outcomes in battles.
- AI behavior is often poor, leading to unchallenging and predictable gameplay that can detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of unique factions and limited replayability may leave some players feeling that the game lacks depth.
- story18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its humor and engaging characters, with many players appreciating its quirky and pun-filled narrative. While the overall storyline is captivating and well-supported by impressive visuals and voice acting, some reviewers felt that the finale could have been more developed. Overall, it is considered a fun and entertaining experience worth trying.
“The story just gets more and more captivating the further into the game you go, and the visuals, music, and voice work are all extremely impressive!”
“Hilarious story and characters, enthralling music, smooth controls, and a simple yet enjoyable concept.”
“The story and voice acting are engaging and hilarious, and the gameplay makes it super easy to just pick up and play.”
“When your first opponent is called the clearly evil empire, you know what sort of story to expect.”
“In summary: worth trying, a decent story and time waster.”
“I'm afraid I can't comment too much on the story, as I'm only roughly halfway through the game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple yet enjoyable, reminiscent of classic RTS games, with a focus on terrain and semi-intelligent enemies. While it offers a fun and engaging experience with easy mechanics and a humorous story, some players feel it lacks depth and variety, with limited changes in mechanics or unit types over time. Overall, it is accessible for casual play but may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging or complex experience.
“And of course the gameplay, as simple as it is, is just so gosh darn fun. I am very happy to have found this game when I did; it's everything I could ask for and more.”
“As a long-time RTS fan, Castle Battles hits the spot with simplistic but satisfying gameplay.”
“The story and voice acting are engaging and hilarious, and the gameplay makes it super easy to just pick up and play.”
“The lack of any mechanics changes (since the very first map) or even new unit types or special abilities (after closing in on two hours of play) told me that they were unlikely to be there at all.”
“The game, mechanically, is an underdeveloped Galcon/Eufloria wannabe that might be worth half the price if you enjoyed the comic book feel of it.”
“Gameplay feels similar to Creeper World where it's more the terrain you're fighting against and the enemies are semi-intelligent 'slime' that flows around the screen.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible quality and unique feel, enhancing the overall experience with captivating soundtracks that complement the charming visuals and engaging story. Players find the music to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and immersion. Overall, the soundtrack is described as stellar, even for a small production.
“Fun charming little game, excellent music with such a unique feel.”
“The story just gets more and more captivating the further into the game you go, and the visuals, music, and voice-work are all extremely impressive!”
“For such a small production, the music is absolutely stellar.”
“The story just gets more and more captivating the further into the game you go, and the visuals, music, and voice work are all extremely impressive!”
“Hilarious story and characters, enthralling music, smooth controls, and a simple yet enjoyable concept.”
“From the title screen and all through the campaign, I was engrossed in the soundtrack.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humorous story, filled with puns and quirky characters that enhance the overall experience. Players find the engaging voice acting and easy-to-learn mechanics contribute to its comedic appeal, making it enjoyable and accessible. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds significant value to the gameplay.
“A decent game, easy mechanics to learn, a funny story with plenty of puns, worth it for the story.”
“Hilarious story and characters, enthralling music, smooth controls, and a simple yet enjoyable concept.”
“The story and voice acting are engaging and hilarious, and the gameplay makes it super easy to just pick up and play.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and impressive detail, particularly in the castles and units, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While the visuals, music, and voice work enhance the game's captivating story, some players express a desire for options to adjust certain effects, like blur, for comfort. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, despite some balance issues in gameplay.
“The story just gets more and more captivating the further into the game you go, and the visuals, music, and voice work are all extremely impressive!”
“While a very basic type of RTS, it is still lots of fun, doesn't take itself seriously, and has good visuals.”
“The visuals are also very well done, and I love the detail in all the castles and units, although I wish there was an in-game option to tone down the blur effects (I have sensitive eyes).”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game has low replayability, primarily offering only difficulty adjustments as a reason to replay, with some finding even the free game mode unengaging.
“There is zero replayability outside of difficulty settings; even the free game mode is incredibly boring.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
