Castle Chaos

About

"Castle Chaos" is a local multiplayer game for 1-4 players, inspired by the classic "Rampart." Build and customize your castles with randomized maps, then defend them by shooting cannons at opponents' structures. Play as humans or AI, with various settings and power-ups to diversify gameplay. Enjoy the chaos with friends on gamepad, keyboard, or shared keyboard.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay, especially enjoyable in local multiplayer with friends.
Captures the nostalgic essence of the original Rampart while offering some new twists.
Decent AI and game settings that allow for a quick and engaging gaming experience.

Controls are unintuitive and lack remapping options, making gameplay frustrating.
The game has been abandoned by developers, with promised features like online multiplayer and updates never delivered.
Limited content with only one map and no mouse support, resulting in low replayability.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is reminiscent of Rampart, appealing to fans of the original, but it is hindered by limited controller support, unintuitive mechanics, and vague instructions. Reviewers suggest enhancing the experience with more dynamic elements and expanding beyond its linear structure, while noting that many gameplay features can be adjusted from the main menu.
- “Most of the gameplay elements are easily adjustable from the main menu.”
- “The gameplay is just like Rampart, which is a game I love.”
- “Add some flashiness and excitement to go with the core gameplay!”
- “Has potential as a local multiplayer port of Rampart, but unfortunately suffers from lack of full controller support, unintuitive gameplay, and vague instructions.”
- “Devs, please take into consideration expanding your game into something that doesn't have completely linear gameplay.”
- “Add some flashiness, some excitement to go with the core gameplay!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being underwhelming and not meeting the standards set by games from 25 years ago, suggesting a need for a comprehensive rework to enhance visual and audio quality.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, bringing the game world to life.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every environment feel unique.”
- “The visual effects are breathtaking, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The graphics need a complete overhaul.”
- “It should be easily possible to meet or exceed the graphics and sound of a game that is 25 years old.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers very limited replayability for solo players, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit the experience.
- “Very limited replayability as a solo player.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game features catchy theme music that complements the original score well, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The catchy theme music is a perfect complement to the original.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “Each track perfectly matches the mood of the game, making every moment feel more intense.”