Castle Clash: World Ruler
- October 22, 2013
- IGG.COM
- 450h median play time
"Castle Clash: World Ruler" is a strategy game with stunning graphics, hilarious characters, and epic battles. However, it can be very grinding with annoying ads and is plagued by bugs. Despite this, players can enjoy competing in server-wide championships and taking part in the fantastic game mechanics and engaging storyline. Overall, a solid strategy game with some areas for improvement.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of heroes and unique abilities, making it fun and engaging.
- There are many events and rewards available for players, both F2P and P2P.
- The graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, providing a good user experience.
- The game has become heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for F2P players to compete.
- Frequent updates require large downloads, consuming significant storage space.
- Customer support is unresponsive and often provides generic replies without resolving issues.
- graphics504 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and colorful art style, while others criticize the outdated visuals and performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices. Some users express a desire for improved graphics and smoother gameplay, noting that the current quality feels stale compared to competitors like Clash of Clans. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and engaging, a significant number of players feel that enhancements are necessary for a better gaming experience.
“Their graphics are really cute and nice though.”
“The graphics are awesome.”
“I love this game, it's simple, upgrades are quick and the graphics are adorable.”
“Same stale graphics from 10 years ago.”
“The graphics are bad; it is hard to see.”
“This game is trash; it's copying Clash of Clans and the graphics are horrible.”
- monetization204 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 74 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive ads and aggressive in-app purchase prompts. While some users appreciate the option to progress without spending money, others feel that the game increasingly favors pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult to compete without financial investment. Overall, the consensus suggests a shift towards a cash grab mentality, with excessive advertising and microtransactions detracting from the gaming experience.
“They've continually added new content to keep it interesting, and seem to have found the perfect balance in the in-game purchases that you do not feel hamstrung if you don't spend money but are rewarded if you do.”
“There is little to no ads in this game, and it doesn't force you to watch them.”
“The rewards are nice and in-game purchases are affordable!”
“This game went from an awesome platform to a cash grab a while back and I turned a blind eye.”
“The game itself is just a blatant cash grab.”
“Game used to be fun, is now a cash grab pay to win game. Top hero Skeletica currently costs $800.00 to buy through $99.99 packs.”
- gameplay176 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its mechanics and ease of understanding, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on pay-to-win elements and repetitive in nature. Frequent updates tend to focus on adding new heroes rather than enhancing gameplay, leading to a sense of stagnation and frustration among players. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and a quirky art style, the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-play experiences remains a significant concern.
“The gameplay is easy to understand but can also be fairly deep if you want to play that way.”
“Gameplay is really smooth and the community is really nice.”
“I really love the game... I haven't played much yet but it is very fun and challenging. I would recommend this amazing game for anyone; the gameplay is just awesome and the graphics are amazing.”
“The gameplay is decent, the art is quirky, but like any other mobile game, don't keep your hopes up for the end game.”
“After the latest update, I'm having gameplay issues, getting a 'you lost' even though I basically destroyed almost all buildings in raids and experiencing mysterious disconnections while playing, costing resources in terms of spells and heroes' resurrection time after logging in.”
“It's a pay-to-win game; the only way to get one of those new heroes is to either grind or purchase them.”
- stability63 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing and crashing. While some players have experienced smooth performance and appreciate the regular updates aimed at fixing issues, others express frustration over persistent problems and slow customer support. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but plagued by stability issues that detract from the experience.
“The game is a little bit buggy but fun to play; I would love an improved version.”
“Customer service is terrible, bugs and glitches reported by the community take months or in some cases years to be fixed. There is no community interaction between developers and the player base, just to name a few problems.”
“This game is really bad. It always glitches on my phone, but my PUBG Mobile doesn't glitch like that.”
“I want to rate your game zero stars. The update screwed up the app and my phone. I'm literally considering suing you guys for releasing a buggy and damaging game.”
- story62 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as lacking depth and clarity, leaving many players confused about the motivations behind their quests and battles. While some appreciate the graphics and the variety of missions, others feel that the narrative could be significantly improved to enhance the overall experience. Overall, players express a desire for a more engaging storyline that complements the gameplay.
“I am incredibly happy with the graphics, storyline, and the incredible variety.”
“An awesome game, I love the story behind it, and the story is present throughout the entire game!”
“Pretty fun game with awesome graphics and storyline.”
“Why do they need to defend the village in the first place? It took me some time to figure out the story behind the game.”
“Game isn't fun anymore; just adding new heroes... need to change up the storyline and add different styles of battle.”
“Worst possible game with no strategy or story.”
- grinding47 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring months of effort to achieve meaningful progress, especially for free-to-play players. Many users express frustration over the pay-to-win mechanics, where spending money can significantly reduce the grinding time needed to obtain resources and powerful heroes, leading to a disparity between paying and non-paying players. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the grinding process, appreciating the challenge it presents, though they acknowledge that the rewards often do not justify the effort.
“This game is so grindy and extremely pay-to-win that every new hero update makes your newest hero suck.”
“It takes at least a good 2 or 3 months of grinding just to get the max gold cap.”
“After spending close to $5,000 playing this game over the last few years, it has become tedious and boring. There's actually no way to win spending that kind of money and not even being in the top 5000 is unacceptable to me. I'm sorry, Castle Clash, you were a great game but now the developers are money hungry.”
- humor28 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being unoriginal and riddled with paywalls. Many reviews highlight the irony of the game's mechanics and the absurdity of certain situations, contributing to a lighthearted experience for some, while others express frustration over the game's monetization strategies and balance issues. Overall, the humor resonates differently among players, with a notable divide between those who appreciate its comedic elements and those who find it lacking.
“It's actually funny because people are calling it a rip-off of Clash of Clans, but Castle Clash was released a lot sooner than Clash of Clans.”
“It's so fun and funny I'm not sure I can take in the laughter! Hahaha, it is so funny and educational, and I can change my character!”
“The game is very funny to play, but I wish I was rich in gems.”
“There are so many paywalls it's not funny.”
“It has gone so far downhill it's not funny.”
“This is literally the worst game I have ever played. It's not fun, and it doesn't even deserve a one-star rating. I just didn't like it; it's the worst game. I repeat, don't play this game. This should be deleted. This game is so boring and unfunny, and there's nothing to do. It says to run for 30 seconds, but I stayed longer and it still didn't work. I hate this game.”
- optimization24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and attractive graphics, many others experience significant lag and low frame rates, particularly on lower-end devices. Frequent updates have led to performance issues, with some users suggesting that the game requires further optimization to enhance the experience. Despite these concerns, there are also positive remarks about the game's fun factor and lack of bugs.
“The game runs smoothly and is very fun to play; at no time was I bored as there was always something to do that can help you in the game or just for fun.”
“Great game, runs smoothly, and is easy to get lost in the hours.”
“Its a good all-round game; some things need some tweaks, but most of it runs smoothly. Well done, guys!”
“I have downloaded this game on multiple devices, and its performance has been consistently slow and clunky, especially during big events.”
“Lagging really bad after the new update; it looks like the game is stuttering.”
“It's a good game, but it's just poorly optimized for my low-end device.”
- music19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and irritating, often describing it as "abysmal" and not enhancing the gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the soundtrack as enjoyable or relaxing, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, particularly in conjunction with the game's graphics and mechanics. Additionally, players express frustration over the inability to customize audio settings, further detracting from their enjoyment.
“The app is easy to understand even as a first-time user, nice song too but it's not like real action games that you control the fighters.”
“I like its relaxing, the music is fun but you have to be hardworking.”
“Love the game so much, I jam out to my music and play a lot of hours of the day I'm not at work.”
“The music and sound are zzzz.”
“So now I must continuously listen to that irritating music?!?!?!”
“Poor graphics clubbed with abysmal music.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a wide range of emotions regarding the game, from nostalgia and joy to frustration and disappointment. Many reminisce about their childhood experiences, feeling a deep emotional connection, while others lament technical issues that detract from their enjoyment. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, both positive and negative, highlighting its impact on players' emotional experiences.
“I used to play this as a kid and seeing it now, I cried.”
“The game is amazing, the only game I've ever played that made me feel comfortable spending my money.”
“Emotional rollercoaster of dragons, weapons, cliffs, watching ads for money to upgrade, falling asleep as I was watching ads, then waking up with more money to upgrade. All in all, it's a great game; totally recommend.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its engaging play style and diverse activities that keep them occupied during downtime, enhancing overall enjoyment and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“I have played this game before, and I like the play style more than most games like it because there are a variety of aspects that allow you to stay busy during your building wait times, making the game more replayable.”
“Then the game would be more replayable.”
“I have played this game before and I like the play style more than most games like it because there are a variety of aspects that allow you to stay busy during your building wait times, making the game more replayable.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive design and the variety of gameplay areas that enhance the experience. Frequent updates and rich rewards for achievements contribute to a dynamic and engaging progression system, making character growth feel rewarding and immersive.
“The animation and game style are impressive, with frequent updates and new additions. The rich rewards for achievements, like gems, enhance the experience, and the character design is simply amazing!”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form unique identities and evolve their gameplay style.”
“I love how the characters grow throughout the game, with meaningful choices that impact their development and relationships.”