Castle of Venia

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Castle of Venia is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Classic Game Software and was released on August 22, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Castle of Venia, a platform with a classic flavor of the 90s, relive a cult, inspired by the legendary Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts and Castlevania, Dress in the role of a mysterious hero who will end the tyranny of the powerful demon Venia.

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Single-Player

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26%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic art style that pays homage to classic titles like Castlevania.
Some players find the game enjoyable if approached with the mindset of old-school arcade gameplay.
The graphics are visually appealing and evoke a retro aesthetic.

The controls are frustrating, as players cannot attack while moving or jumping, leading to awkward gameplay.
The gameplay is repetitive and tedious, requiring players to defeat every enemy to progress.
The game lacks options for customization, including the inability to disable the CRT filter.

gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its limited mechanics, featuring small levels and repetitive enemies, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the inability to attack while moving is seen as a significant flaw, rendering the game nearly unplayable for many users.
- “Gameplay is more limited than games like Ghosts and Goblins, as you jump around on small levels and brawl against a handful of samey enemies.”
- “The gameplay itself is horribly flawed in that, apparently, you cannot attack while moving.”
- “This is an unbelievably broken play mechanic, making the game practically unplayable.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a fixed resolution retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. Reviewers appreciate the unique artistic flair that adds a personal touch to the overall aesthetic.
- “The graphics are nice and nostalgic, so there's that at least.”
- “The art style is really something, a nice nod to the old Castlevania series with something new and personal.”
- “Graphics are fixed resolution, retro pixel.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it requires defeating every enemy before progressing to the next level, leading to a lack of challenge and an overall monotonous experience.
- “This game isn't much on challenge, but it's high on tediousness.”
- “You have to kill every enemy before entering the next level, which is tedious.”
music
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The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing dissatisfaction and describing it as lacking quality.
- “The music sucks.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for its simplicity and lack of depth, leaving players wanting more in terms of character development and plot complexity.