Castle Doombad: Free To Slay

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Castle Doombad: Free To Slay is a single player strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

Castle Doombad: Free To Slay is a single-player strategy game where you defend your tower to prove you're the ultimate villain. Players set traps and strategize to stop invading heroes from reaching the treasure. Despite its fun concept, the game suffers from frequent annoying ads and numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay.

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Strategy

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 431 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game successfully revives childhood nostalgia while introducing new content and improvements, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
The unique tower defense mechanics, including a variety of traps and the roguelike mode, provide a fresh and engaging gameplay experience.
The developers are actively updating the game, addressing bugs, and adding new features, which shows their commitment to enhancing player experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with invincible heroes and freezing screens, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players have reported frustrating changes in game balance, such as increased costs for upgrades and a punishing difficulty in the roguelike mode.
There are complaints about the game's monetization strategy, with some feeling that it leans too heavily on microtransactions and in-game purchases.

stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as freezing screens and unresponsive controls. While some players appreciate the game's entertainment value, the overwhelming presence of technical issues has led to frustration and negative experiences. Despite recent patches addressing some problems, many still find the game too buggy to enjoy fully.
- “There were constant glitches, and it was literally unplayable.”
- “The game is very fun but the glitches and pausing has got to stop.”
- “0 stars. I have a good phone that runs Call of Duty perfectly, but every time I try to play this game it freezes my phone. That's after I turn my phone off and on, and I've even updated this game and uninstalled it and reinstalled it, so 0 stars... uninstall immediately.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is generally praised for its humor, intuitive mechanics, and enjoyable level design, making it easy to pick up and play. However, players have reported various bugs and imbalances that can detract from the experience, particularly with trap placement and enemy behavior. Despite these issues, many find the gameplay creative and challenging, with improvements noted over previous versions, though some feel that the addition of ads and microtransactions could impact overall enjoyment.
- “Came for the humor, stayed for the mechanics and level design.”
- “Excellent game, fun concept and intuitive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay still feels super creative and entertaining, and I love how it’s challenging but not frustrating.”
- “Unfortunately, the current plethora of bugs in all regards - audio, gameplay, visual, and even some missing dialogues - and imbalances makes the experience dwindle a fair bit.”
- “One thing I notice is when you place traps, after you select a trap and tap on the placement area, it doesn't place directly but bugs out to make it seem like I'm dragging it. It only floats at the location without placing, even though my finger has left the screen. This made the gameplay a bit annoying when things aren't placed in time; if possible, please optimize this.”
- “Enemies walk through windows onto an empty space, doomkin take 5 seconds to realize an enemy is on a floor, and most traps have some kind of janky mechanic that makes them weird to use.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the minimal ads and the option to support developers through watching ads, while others express frustration over frequent interruptions and the prevalence of microtransactions. Many users desire a more straightforward payment model to eliminate ads entirely, but some acknowledge the necessity of monetization for ongoing updates and game support. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay experience remains a contentious point among players.
- “It has no ads but still offers deals, which I understand are used for updates and the developers' survival.”
- “The original version is so much better; this one has microtransactions everywhere.”
- “I was hoping for a $3 option with no more ads, but got greeted with a freemium $8 short-time offer and always asking for more.”
- “The original one is so much better; this one has microtransactions everywhere.”
- “2 minutes of non-skippable ads, are you kidding???”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying the comedic elements of the characters, such as the quirky heroes and their amusing abilities. The game's lighthearted tone is complemented by funny cosmetics and memorable moments, like the chaotic "treasure exploding" glitch, which some players found entertaining enough to suggest incorporating as a feature. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience, making it both fun and engaging.
- “Came for the humor, stayed for the mechanics and level design.”
- “Anyone who hasn't played this needs to; it's fun and hilarious with the heroes. I vividly remember the Master Chief hero, and Superman was insane to deal with.”
- “The evil guy is hilarious.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the mechanics and new content added to the original game. However, numerous bugs and issues with quest tracking detract from the experience, as players report completing missions without fulfilling the necessary conditions. Additionally, the pacing feels sluggish due to clunky enemy behavior and a drawn-out tutorial.
- “Great game, it has all the same mechanics as the original game with some added features such as quests and new traps. The endless mode got a complete rework and plays a little like a roguelike. Although some things have changed from the old version, progression is slower, which I feel is fine since in the old version you were maxed out well before you finished the game.”
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys, making each quest feel meaningful.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, with twists and turns that keep you on your toes and eager to see what happens next.”
- “My only issue I've encountered is that some missions are being completed before I finished the conditions, like placing 6 generators at once or slaying 5 hunk soldiers when I haven't defeated one in the level.”
- “However, the way the enemies run is clunky and they are so slow, dragging the game out. The tutorial can all be summed up in one mission, but they drag it through multiple, and it feels sluggish.”
- “3rd quest slot is still bugged; the quest I completed rewarded me with an item I already had equipped.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for being energetic and engaging, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the experience. However, some users expressed dissatisfaction with certain elements, such as the addition of a random guitar, and a desire for a way to listen to the main catchy song outside of gameplay.
- “If I have to substitute an OP boulder of doom for an amazing new world with great music, great new enemies, and an awesome, original world gimmick, so be it!”
- “There's lots of ways to harass those heroes and the music is really rockin'!”
- “Edit - the random guitar you added to the music is bad!”
- “I just wish there was a way you could listen to the main song in the actual game.”
- “Not the background music, but the song that you would get while playing is catchy.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game are praised for their good quality, featuring a great art style and design that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the cartoony aesthetic and the variety of graphic settings available, contributing to a visually appealing tower defense game. Additionally, the sound effects complement the graphics well, further enriching the gameplay.
- “Great art style, designs, and sound effects.”
- “I also love the cartoony aesthetic.”
- “A decent tower defense game with unique graphics.”
- “A decent tower defense game with individual graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, players find the game's replayability to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the variety offered by different loadouts and the new roguevenge mode, others feel that the game lacks sufficient content to encourage repeated play. The potential for future updates may enhance replayability further.
- “My favorite part has been the replayability offered by the large trap selection. Going back to old levels to see if I can beat them with different loadouts has been a lot of fun.”
- “Additionally, the new roguevenge mode is quite fun and replayable, and on top of that, it gives great rewards!”
- “I genuinely enjoy the game and hope the developers continue to update and improve it in the future, as it does lack a bit of content for replayability.”
- “My favorite part has been the replayability offered by the large trap selection; going back to old levels to see if I can beat them with different loadouts has been a lot of fun.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players report significant optimization issues, particularly when connected to the internet, leading to unplayable performance and lag during intense gameplay with multiple characters on screen. Additionally, a persistent bug causing an annoying sound further detracts from the experience, highlighting the need for improved optimization.
- “The game lags when there are too many heroes on the screen; please optimize it for better performance.”
- “Game performance becomes nearly unplayable with an internet connection, and sometimes even without it due to many overactive actions; otherwise, it's a great game.”
- “Game performance becomes nearly unplayable when I have an internet connection, and sometimes even without it due to many overactive actions; otherwise, it's a great game.”
- “There's a bug that causes an annoying sound that won't stop, and please optimize the game because it lags when there are so many heroes on the screen.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it allows for repeated playthroughs of levels with varying strategies and traps, enhancing the overall enjoyment. This feature contributes to the game's appeal as a quality mobile experience, distinguishing it from typical ad-heavy titles.

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Castle Doombad: Free To Slay is a strategy game.

Castle Doombad: Free To Slay is available on Phone and Tablet.

Castle Doombad: Free To Slay was developed by Grumpyface.

Castle Doombad: Free To Slay has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Castle Doombad: Free To Slay is a single player game.

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