Castle Explorer
- March 31, 2017
- MightyCodeDragon
Get on Steam"Castle Explorer" is a physics-based puzzle game where players navigate through a series of medieval castles by manipulating the environment to reach the exit. Players can rotate and move rooms, create paths by destroying obstacles, and collect hidden treasures along the way. With over 50 levels and increasing difficulty, Castle Explorer offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of puzzle games.
Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and offers addictive fun, especially for fans of the original Dungeon Quest board game.
- It provides a good multiplayer experience, allowing for laughter and enjoyment among friends as they navigate the challenges together.
- The developers are active and responsive to feedback, which enhances the overall experience and potential for future improvements.
- The game heavily relies on RNG, which can lead to frustrating experiences where players feel they have little control over their fate.
- Some players find the difficulty level to be excessively punishing, with unfair events that can lead to instant death without any chance to strategize.
- The game lacks depth in terms of strategy and progression, making it feel repetitive and limiting player agency.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a solid concept and good mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of polish and depth. While the controls are intuitive and the sound design enhances the experience, overall execution feels incomplete and could benefit from further refinement.
“It's a really cool concept and has very good mechanics, but needs to be improved a bit!”
“Great sound and the controls are obvious, but they forgot the gameplay.”
“Production value is middling; it certainly lacks polish in places but succeeds in setting the mood and conveys gameplay information fairly well.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as simplistic and derivative, closely mirroring the old Dungeon Quest board game with minimal changes. While some players find it easy to learn and enjoyable, others criticize it for lacking excitement and having frustrating mechanics, particularly regarding random number generation that can lead to unbalanced gameplay experiences.
“The story is a simple but fun game that's easy to learn, especially for those familiar with the old Dungeon Quest board game, or any of the more recent versions, which this is essentially an exact copy of, just with names changed and a few tweaks.”
“It's a mediocre clone of the Dungeon Quest board game, but somehow it sucks the fun out of it. The random number generation seems appalling; I had a torch blow out and in 12 turns it didn't roll for me to relight it. I understand it's based on luck, but that just seems broken, especially when CPU players 9 times out of 10 were getting good rolls.”
“The story lacks depth and originality, making it feel like a rehash of better games without adding anything new or engaging.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding, particularly through "card-farming," is a significant aspect of the game, primarily designed for multiplayer experiences. While single-player gameplay can feel less engaging, the motivation to gather treasure and progress is enhanced when playing with friends, adding depth and longevity to the grinding experience.
“Grinding feels like an endless loop of repetitive tasks that drain the fun out of the game.”
“The grind is so tedious that it often overshadows the actual gameplay, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the story or the mechanics.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting that they have not encountered any bugs or glitches during their experience.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning artwork, showcasing impressive visual design that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The artwork is amazing.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
