Castle Cats - Idle Hero RPG
Collect over 200 different feline heroes and embark on epic quests
Reviews
- story1,025 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its charm and creativity, featuring engaging characters and a whimsical plot that keeps players invested. However, some users report issues with repetitive quests, bugs that hinder progress, and a lack of meaningful interaction with the main character, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many players find the storyline enjoyable and appreciate the cute art style and humor woven throughout the quests.
“The story is fun, the characters are unique, and the art style is super cute!”
“I love the story, love the cat designs, love the events.”
“The storyline is adorable and there is so much you can do.”
“The story is subpar, and I mainly skip through the text for it.”
“It was entertaining at the start, but after the big part is done, it's a slow-moving process that really doesn't have any story to it.”
“The quests keep on making me come for more, I love it!!”
- monetization391 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel overwhelmed by the number of forced ads that disrupt gameplay. In-app purchases are generally seen as optional, but there are complaints about the increasing pressure to engage with ads and the impact on overall enjoyment.
“I love that Castle Cats doesn't depend upon in-app purchases, and when it does, it sometimes goes towards charity.”
“A very good way to spend time with no microtransactions needed to progress.”
“This game is amazing; there are no ads popping up, it's so good, the best game I ever played in my life.”
“The ads have gotten so bad to the point where I can't even watch them for the x2 boost during events.”
“My biggest issue is just the ads and the microtransactions; the game is just full of them now and just keeps getting thrown in your face, the game was way better when it didn't feel like a cash grab.”
“I'm not one to complain about ads really, but the crashing is kinda annoying.”
- graphics282 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the cute art style, beautiful character designs, and overall visual appeal. While some players reported occasional glitches and lag, the majority found the graphics to be immersive and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its charm and enjoyment.
“The graphics are amazing and really eye-catching!”
“The art style is fantastic and all of the potential new kitties keep me coming back for more.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the cats are so cute.”
“After the initial start screen, the graphics on the main game would freeze or flash rapidly.”
“Love the art style but a little laggy when starting and too many loading screens.”
“Please do a quick response.. also the graphics on it please upgrade it much more valuable to play..”
- gameplay134 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this mobile game is praised for its unique blend of idle mechanics and active engagement, offering a fun and relaxing experience with simple yet engaging controls. While many players appreciate the cute graphics and character designs, some note that the gameplay can become repetitive and may lack variety over time. Overall, the game is well-received for its enjoyable mechanics and charming aesthetics, despite some concerns about pacing and depth.
“Amazing game that combines idle gameplay with on-demand active gameplay unlike any other mobile game I have ever played before.”
“The gameplay is a mix of tapping, idle, and needing to refill your energy, playing two different types of games (maybe more in the future?).”
“The gameplay is smooth, the characters are adorable, the plot is exciting, and it's very fun!”
“The gameplay is a little repetitive, and the controls can be tappy at times, but the story is very intriguing.”
“This was somewhat short-lived though, as the shallow mechanics and lack of contextual mission content surrounding the story becomes very hard to ignore.”
“But its one fatal flaw is its core mechanic of waiting minutes or hours for quests, which makes the game experience truly forgettable.”
- humor75 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny storylines, adorable characters, and amusing dialogue. Many reviews mention the comedic elements, such as quirky character designs and humorous quests, which contribute to an engaging and entertaining experience. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with cute graphics and enjoyable gameplay, making it a favorite among cat lovers.
“I've had this game for a really long time (a few years), and it has always brought me joy, with the funny plotline, the great art, and unique character design.”
“The storyline is funny and engaging.”
“Awesome to have a game for cat lovers that isn't just waiting for cute cats to come around, this game combines adventure, humor, adorable and exciting designs of the cats, and is just too fun to put down!!”
- stability50 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews from users. While some players report a smooth experience with minimal glitches and crashes, others frequently encounter freezing issues, especially during loading screens and daily rewards collection. Overall, the game's stability appears to vary significantly depending on the device and recent updates, with many players expressing frustration over persistent bugs.
“It's a really good app with no glitches or anything.”
“There are not many ads at all, no glitches, and it runs smoothly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“No glitches or bugs, and so addicting!”
“If we Android players are not reimbursed for what we've lost out on, I think I'm done with this buggy game.”
“The app is fun, but it glitches my phone out way too much and it won't let me watch ads for free recruits.”
“It's a good game, but the lag is too bad and not only does it mess with the game, but it glitches and lags my whole tablet.”
- music38 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and fittingness, enhancing the overall experience with enjoyable soundtracks and themes. However, players have reported various issues, including bugs that cause the music to malfunction or play unexpectedly, as well as requests for features like a music library. Despite these concerns, the soundtrack remains a highlight for many, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
“It's a fun little game with fitting music and visuals.”
“The music is great and updated.”
“Amazing music and art!”
“I have turned off the sound and music in settings for the game, but every time I open the game, even though the music is off in settings, it still plays.”
“This hasn't happened in previous events, so please fix it ASAP. The music is also quieter than usual, so it might also have to do with an increase in volume.”
“The only reason I rate it 4 stars is because the game started lagging, and I think it might contain a bug that causes the music to turn off by itself.”
- grinding21 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While many appreciate the progression and upgrades that come from grinding, some feel it can become tedious, especially with certain quests and events. However, the grind is often described as enjoyable and rewarding, with options to earn premium currency without excessive reliance on in-app purchases or ads.
“There's a fair bit of level grinding, especially at first, but over time you can upgrade quest and energy capacity.”
“Different options for daily quests were taken away and daily quests were made more tedious and time consuming to complete.”
“Use to be a relaxing game, now it just has too much grinding.”
- character development15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its unique and adorable designs, which enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the creativity and charm of the characters, some express disappointment in the depth of character development, suggesting it could be improved. The game's art style and animations are frequently highlighted as standout features that bring the characters to life.
“I love the art, story, and the character designs; it just gives characters life!”
“The stories are very fun, and every single character design is just neatly done; I just love it! 🥰”
“The character design for the heroes is amazing.”
“Well, maybe Howard is an exception on the character design... the only problem I have is that you have to have a Facebook account to get friends and alliances.”
“First things first: poor character development killed the cat.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional connections to the game, often feeling a deep sense of loss when progress is erased, which can lead to tears. The game's wholesome nature and the ability to immerse oneself in a cat-themed experience resonate positively, making it a beloved choice for cat lovers. Overall, the emotional engagement is highlighted as a significant aspect of the gameplay experience.
“So I cried because I had been so close to getting chroma, and I was already very far in the game. I also spent money on this game, only to have everything erased.”
“I have played lots of games, mostly cat games, and only this one made me feel like I am in the game. 😊😗😊 I also love cats like crazy! 🐱😘🐱😍🐱😘🐱”
“This game is wholesome.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the game's smooth performance and minimal ads, highlighting its enjoyable design and engaging content. However, some users report optimization issues on specific devices, leading to performance problems such as hanging and crashes.
“The outfits are cute, the cats are adorable, and the designs are flawless. I love the battles and mini-games. Honestly, I just love looking at how cute the cats are, and I would definitely give five stars as it is a nice game to have on my phone when I'm bored. During lockdown, it's great! There are not many ads at all, no glitches, and it runs smoothly. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“The cats are adorable, everything runs smoothly, and there are well-thought-out quests with nice dialogue.”
“This is a great game! You can customize your guild leader, and everything runs smoothly on my device.”
“This is a great game; you can customize your guild leader, but I have to mention that this game is not optimized for my device. It doesn't work properly and frequently hangs. Please fix this; I'm tired of this.”
“The game has potential, but the optimization is terrible. It lags constantly, making it nearly unplayable on my device.”
“I love the concept of the game, but the optimization issues are frustrating. It crashes often and takes forever to load.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the replayability of the game is considered low, players appreciate the clever writing that provides entertainment and humor, encouraging occasional returns to the game over the years.
“To be honest, I've been playing off and on for years, and although the replay value is low, the writing is pretty clever and gives me a laugh.”