Castle of Heart

Castle of Heart is a retro fantasy arcade-platformer challenge on the Nintendo Switch!

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Castle of Heart is a medieval action platformer by 7 Levels.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 3 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Great visuals and detailed graphics enhance the overall experience.
Fun classic-inspired gameplay with an interesting twist on mechanics.
Some replay value for those looking to complete the game 100% and find all collectibles.

Sloppy and frustrating gameplay with tedious stage designs.
Combat feels unsatisfying and lacks variety, with only one effective sub-weapon.
The game can feel too linear and repetitive, leading to potential player frustration.

gameplay
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed titles presents a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the fun, classic-inspired mechanics, great visuals, and balanced combat, others criticize it for being frustrating with tedious stage designs and a lack of character progression. Overall, there are notable strengths in level design and engaging gameplay hooks, but some minor annoyances detract from the experience.
- “Fun classic-inspired gameplay, great visuals, interesting gameplay hook.”
- “Combat is a blast, balanced mechanics, varied level design, pleasing graphics.”
- “Great level design and graphics, fun challenging twist on gameplay, plenty of opportunities to combat dwindling health, simple combat mechanics.”
- “Sloppy and highly frustrating gameplay, complete with tedious stage designs, wholly unsatisfying combat, and no character progression at all.”
- “Castle of Heart is a pleasing concept at its core, but is held back by a few minor annoyances in the gameplay department.”
graphics
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their detail and visual appeal, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of great visuals with engaging gameplay mechanics, contributing to a fun and immersive environment. The level design is noted as both varied and visually pleasing, further enriching the gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are pretty detailed; finding all the collectibles can be fun.”
- “Fun classic inspired gameplay, great visuals, interesting gameplay hook.”
- “Great level design and graphics, fun challenging twist on gameplay, plenty of opportunities to combat dwindling health, simple combat mechanics.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, citing sloppy gameplay, uninspired stage designs, and a lack of meaningful character progression, which collectively diminish the overall experience.
- “Sloppy and highly frustrating gameplay complete with tedious stage designs, wholly unsatisfying combat, and no character progression at all.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “Leveling up takes far too long, and the rewards for grinding just aren't worth the effort.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game offers some replay value for players interested in exploring its content further, and it is reasonably priced, making it an appealing option for those seeking additional playthroughs. Overall, there are no significant issues that detract from the experience.
- “Not a bug in sight, some replay value for those looking for it, reasonably priced.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story follows a classic "slay the bad guy and save the girl" narrative, which effectively complements the game's setting of knights and monsters, creating a familiar yet engaging experience.
- “The story is your run-of-the-mill 'slay the bad guy and save the girl' plot, which feels overly familiar and uninspired.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage, making it difficult to care about the characters or their fates.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise or excitement throughout the story.”