Castle Raid!

About

"Castle Raid!" is an arcade-style game that combines clash and conquest gameplay. The game can be hilarious, but it is also plagued with bugs and annoying ads. Overall, the game provides a frenzied experience of trying to defend your castle while attacking your opponent's, but it is important to be prepared for its shortcomings.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,705 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization2.7k negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.
The gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it easy to pick up and play.
The graphics are cute and appealing, adding to the overall charm of the game.

There are far too many ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
The levels become repetitive quickly, lacking variety and challenge.
The game frequently crashes or lags, leading to a poor user experience.

monetization
2,751 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many players report that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game, with ads appearing after nearly every action, including level completions and upgrades. Even those who paid for an ad-free experience still encounter ads, leading to claims of deceptive practices and a general sentiment that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience.
- “While the game itself is fine enough, the ad monetization is a little much.”
- “If you don't mind the ads, play it, just do not buy the 'no ads' version.”
- “I absolutely love this game but I paid for the no ads and I still have ads!”
- “The worst part is that I enjoy the concept of this game, but the amount of ads makes it completely unplayable.”
- “You will have to watch ads unnecessarily to upgrade.”
- “Paid for the premium game because after every level you have to deal with ads but when you buy it you still have ads after each level.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
68%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and initially fun, but it quickly becomes repetitive and is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, often resulting in players spending more time watching advertisements than actually playing. While some users appreciate the new mechanics and addictive leaderboard features, the constant interruptions from ads significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and boredom. Overall, the game is seen as an ad-driven experience rather than a fulfilling gameplay adventure.
- “The gameplay mechanics are satisfying, and the leaderboard score is addicting. I like the occasional boss levels too.”
- “The gameplay is simple fun that is enjoyable.”
- “Its a game that does exactly what's advertised; it's a simple game with simple gameplay, but it does it very well.”
- “It's just a series of ads occasionally interrupted by a few seconds of gameplay.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than gameplay.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
stability
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly at higher levels. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, stating that it often requires restarting the app or even the device to continue playing. While the game is enjoyable, the overwhelming number of bugs and ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that major improvements are needed for stability.
- “Runs great, fun so far.”
- “Not to mention 1 in 5 battles glitches and 1 person gets stuck and it's a waste of time.”
- “Extremely buggy, I finish a level and the game crashes, I start a level and there are no soldiers, I have to constantly close and open the app to start a new level.”
- “It's horrible, completely useless and horrible. It kicked me out multiple times and you can't even play in peace without an ad interrupting after 1 round, especially when the ad freezes and has me waiting for 5 minutes for it to load.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in this game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and enjoyable, often describing it as a "funny time killer." Players appreciate the cute and quirky elements, as well as the amusing animations, although some express frustration with frequent ads. Overall, the game is characterized by its lighthearted and entertaining approach, appealing to those with a playful sense of humor.
- “A funny time killer and probably the best Voodoo game.”
- “This game is absolutely hilarious and fun!”
- “This game is actually kinda fun, pretty simple but fun and funny if you have a weird and demented sense of humor lol.”
- “Not funny because there is too much public advertising.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
46%
35%
The graphics of the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, basic, or even ugly, particularly after recent updates. While some appreciate the cute and simple design, the overall consensus highlights issues with stability, quality, and excessive advertisements that detract from the visual experience. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to perform well on devices, further compounding their dissatisfaction with the graphics.
- “The graphics are good, the gameplay is fun at first.”
- “Cute graphics of little humans running and fighting each other in a non-violent way.”
- “Very nice and satisfying game; they miss a main objective with the game and maybe work on graphics and the game could be big.”
- “This last update (December 2022) has turned the game into an ugly game with terrible graphics.”
- “Considering the very poor graphics and game functions and features, this game cannot even sustain on a 6GB RAM phone.”
- “Bad graphics quality... I want to give zero stars if that option is available.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as minimal or lacking, with users noting that the plot is simplistic and repetitive. While some players find it enjoyable for casual play, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, leading to frustration and a desire for longer missions. Overall, the narrative is not a strong point, overshadowed by the ad interruptions.
- “It's enjoyable; I don't mind the same storyline, but I hope the creator can make every stage a little bit longer. Thank you.”
- “Has a good plot and it's fun [without Wi-Fi].”
- “The story is virtually non-existent; there is none.”
- “The third mission was completely messed up; the game hasn't received much love from the developers, sorry to say.”
- “The game itself is good, especially for killing time, but with all the ads... a minimum of 4 ads per game... it's too much and destroys the experience.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over its repetitive nature and the inability to fully mute it. Many players are annoyed by ads that interrupt the music, leading to a poor overall experience. Overall, the music is considered a significant drawback, with calls for improvement and better controls.
- “Please change your background music, please.”
- “Wish there was a separate off switch for the music!”
- “Oh and I noticed that if you mute the game, the music starts playing again when you visit your castle and you have to unmute and mute again to get it to stop.”
- “Music randomly plays even though I turned it off.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as excessive battery drain, frequent glitches, and stuttering gameplay. Additionally, the presence of intrusive ads, even in offline mode, detracts from the overall experience, leading to a frustrating and repetitive gaming environment.
- “Horribly optimized (drained 10% battery in 10 minutes), loaded with ads even in airplane mode, and repetitive/boring gameplay.”
- “Destroyed my tablet after glitching, pausing, and stuttering.”
- “Not perfect performance and 2-5 seconds ads and stop screen.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many noting that while it starts off enjoyable, it quickly devolves into a monotonous cycle of similar levels and excessive ad interruptions. This leads to a frustrating experience that detracts from the initial appeal of the game.
- “Initially a good game but quickly becomes repetitive and tedious.”
- “This game is good for the first few levels, then starts a tedious and repetitive cycle.”
- “It's okay but then you'll realize it's the same exact levels over and over again, which becomes tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized as cute and casual, but it offers minimal replayability, suggesting that players may not find much incentive to return after completing it.
- “It's a cute, casual game with very little replayability.”