Castle Grimholt

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Castle Grimholt is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by False Crow Studios Ltd and was released on November 16, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Explore a forsaken castle filled with secrets and defeat powerful enemies in this dark fantasy boss rush game.

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features charming aesthetics and strong visuals, making it visually appealing.
The music and soundtracks are decent, enhancing the overall experience.
It is fun to play and filled with secrets, encouraging replayability.

The gameplay is slow and clunky, with frustrating movement and attack speeds.
The game is very short, taking less than an hour to complete, which raises concerns about its value for money.
There is a lack of content outside of boss fights, with minimal story and repetitive mechanics.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their strong visuals and charming aesthetics, with many reviewers highlighting their beauty and immersive quality. However, some critiques note that the impressive graphics are overshadowed by poor gameplay, leaving little else to engage players. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, they are not enough to compensate for the game's shortcomings in other areas.
- “The graphics are good as is the music.”
- “This game is awesome, graphics are gorgeous.”
- “It's charming aesthetics, decent OSTs, and incredibly simple combat make for a pure, immersive, and challenging gaming experience that I only wish didn't come to an end so soon!”
- “There is just nothing here outside of the visuals to care about.”
- “Very strong visuals and concept, but extremely poor gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and fitting, while others describe it as merely "okay." Overall, while the music complements the pixel art and graphics, it does not stand out as a highlight of the experience.
- “On a positive note, the pixel art and music were decent.”
- “The graphics are good as is the music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for its clunky mechanics, lack of content, and inability to customize key bindings, leading to a generally poor experience despite strong visuals and an interesting concept. Overall, these issues significantly detract from the game's potential and merit.
- “However, the clunky mechanics, inability to edit key bindings, and an overall lack of content leave me feeling that even those conditions wouldn't merit a recommendation.”
- “Very strong visuals and concept, but extremely poor gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial or engaging story, with multiple users noting the absence of a meaningful narrative.
- “There is no real story.”
- “There is no real story.”