Castle Dark

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Castle Dark is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Wolfs Moon Studios and was released on December 24, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

As a dark force moves through the land Prince Brand Warcford must track it down and attempt to stop it. You must follow the evil throughout the world by raft and ship to discover why it is here and what it wants. Play as the hero and attempt to save your Kingdom ...or what is left of it. Enjoy the use of ancient weapons, powerful spells and magical equipment to outfit yourself on your journ…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and fresh take on the classic 16-BIT RPG style, making it enjoyable for both new and nostalgic players.
The developer, Shane, consistently delivers high-quality games with innovative mechanics and engaging gameplay.
There is a wealth of content to explore, including crafting, fishing, and various quests, ensuring players won't get bored.

The keyboard controls can be challenging to get used to, and some players may find them frustrating, especially without the option to rebind keys.
The game features an anticlimactic ending that may leave some players feeling unsatisfied.
Certain item drop rates are very low, which can hinder players from fully experiencing the game and accessing secret areas.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered bare-bones, providing just enough intrigue to maintain interest, but lacks depth or complexity. While some players found it enjoyable, it doesn't stand out as particularly memorable. Overall, it serves its purpose within the gameplay experience, especially for the price.
- “All in all, for $20 I got about 21 hours of fun which I enjoyed (25-40 hours if you want to grind the secret area for more levels and stuff). The story was bare-bones, had enough to keep me interested but nothing to write home about.”
- “Great storyline.”
- “The story was bare-bones, had enough to keep me interested but nothing to write home about.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players who enjoy grinding and leveling up will find this game highly engaging, as it offers ample opportunities to battle enemies and enhance their characters.
- “The grinding in this game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just became tedious and repetitive.”
- “The constant need to grind for levels makes the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics that feel both familiar and refreshing, effectively revitalizing the genre. Action and hack-and-slash fans will particularly enjoy the unique approach that sets this game apart from others.
- “Every time a new game comes out, the mechanics all feel familiar yet fresh, and with this one, it turned the entire scene upside down!”
- “If you are an action or hack and slash fan, you would enjoy this unique way of gameplay.”
- “If you are an action or hack and slash fan, you would like this unique way of gameplay.”