Castle Story

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Castle Story is a single player management game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by TeamLava and was released on September 21, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Castle Story" is a free-to-play game where players build their own kingdom filled with fantasy buildings, heroes, and animals. Explore the surrounding forest, battle monsters, and craft various items to grow and decorate your kingdom, with the option to invite friends to help. The game offers free updates, introducing new characters, buildings, and features to discover. It is an online-only experience.

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Single-Player

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,378 reviews

story133 positive mentions

stability266 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging storyline with cute graphics.
Players enjoy the relaxing gameplay and the ability to build their own kingdom.
The game offers a variety of quests and challenges that keep players entertained.

The game crashes frequently, especially when trying to build or place items, leading to lost progress.
Players are frustrated with the energy system, which limits gameplay and requires waiting or spending money to continue.
Customer support is unresponsive, and issues with lost gems or progress are not adequately addressed.

story
750 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
79%
3%
The story aspect of "Castle Story" is generally appreciated for its engaging and whimsical narrative, featuring quirky characters and a variety of quests that keep players invested. However, many users express frustration over the game's reliance on microtransactions, with numerous quests requiring gems that can only be acquired through real money purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending. Additionally, players report issues with game performance, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the storyline.
- “I love the storyline and the mini games that go with it.”
- “I really enjoy castle story and their storylines.”
- “The storyline is what draws you in.”
- “The quests are unorganized, take time to load the game, and lag when you visit neighbors.”
- “The quest lines are too complicated and time-consuming for me now.”
- “It's not like people have loads of time to play these games 24/7; so never having enough energy to collect all my animals, crops, flowers, buildings, fight monsters, grow and then cut down trees, crush rocks, make products, upgrade buildings, advance the story, and then complete the new quests with even more unattainable requirements with unrealistic time limits is absolutely frustrating, irritating, and aggravating!”
stability
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and long loading times. Players often experience loss of progress and items due to these glitches, particularly when attempting to build or purchase royal items. Despite its enjoyable gameplay, the persistent technical issues have led many to find the game increasingly unplayable.
- “No glitches so far.”
- “I love this game, runs great; these guys have cool games I play quite a few.”
- “Great game, no glitches yet.”
- “The game has a hard time loading or even letting you visit fellow players and sometimes freezes.”
- “It takes 2-4 minutes just to open, freezes a lot, and sometimes just crashes.”
- “Every time I try to build something to get royal points, the game freezes and crashes.”
graphics
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty, cuteness, and artistic style. However, several users report issues such as lag, glitches, and slow loading times that detract from the experience. While some find the graphics engaging and enjoyable, others express frustration over technical problems that hinder gameplay.
- “Great graphics and addictive to play.”
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “Beautiful graphics, fun story line, and it wasn't like other similar games that are very boring or where you get stuck.”
- “The graphics haven't changed one bit since the last time I played.”
- “The game has horrible graphics.”
- “This app just takes forever to load and the graphics are a little dated.”
monetization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
27%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism due to an overwhelming number of ads, including frequent pop-ups for other games, which disrupt gameplay and frustrate users. Many players express dissatisfaction with the in-app purchase system, citing high costs for gems and items, as well as issues with transactions not being processed correctly. While some appreciate the option for in-app purchases, the general consensus is that the ad overload detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.
- “Offers in-app purchases that really give you your money's worth.”
- “So much fun and doesn't require in-game purchases to advance.”
- “I like the fact I don't have to make in-app purchases in order to move forward and your energy to do tasks replenishes quickly.”
- “You don't have enough energy to perform all the necessary actions, you can't stack crafting items, objectives are dependent on rare events and the game just bombards you with developer ads.”
- “Come on guys at Storm8, I know a lot of these games are just a cash grab for you, but this is probably the most obvious.”
- “I am extremely aggravated with this game and since there is no way to contact the developers, I will let people know not to make any in-app purchases since there is no recourse if they mess up the transaction.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The gameplay is generally considered enjoyable and engaging, featuring good graphics and an intriguing storyline; however, players frequently report significant issues with lag, crashes, and long loading times that detract from the overall experience. Many users express frustration with the energy system, which limits gameplay progression and contributes to boredom. Despite its potential, the technical problems and lack of developer support have led some players to uninstall the game.
- “The graphics are adorable and the gameplay is consistent.”
- “I love the graphics, gameplay, and overall tone.”
- “The gameplay continues to be sufficiently interesting to keep things going, with some surprises along the way, too!”
- “The gameplay itself would give it a higher rating, but it's hard to enjoy playing a game when it doesn't run properly.”
- “Used to love this game, but now it takes way too long to load, and when it eventually gets to the gameplay, it's nerve-wrackingly slow.”
- “Game relies on a lot of energy to be used, which replenishes 1 energy per minute and doesn't hold capacity for lots of energy to match the gameplay.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and nostalgic quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users report significant technical issues, including the game freezing on a black screen while the music continues to play, which detracts from enjoyment and accessibility. Overall, while the music is well-received, the persistent bugs hinder players from fully engaging with the game.
- “Nostalgia... the artwork and music is so beautiful!”
- “Good writing, good graphics, good music, pacing is compelling.”
- “Nice music, challenging missions, great neighbors.”
- “And the battle music sequence needs to be much longer than a few seconds on repeat.”
- “I can hear the music in the background but the screen stays on the initial startup screen and will go no further.”
- “Will not load, storm8 comes up then music but then goes to a black screen and crashes!”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny characters, witty dialogue, and amusing storylines that enhance the overall experience. Many users find the humor to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment, despite some technical issues reported by others. Overall, the comedic elements are highlighted as a key aspect that makes the game entertaining and engaging.
- “Very funny characters and storyline.”
- “I like the cabbage tent arcade, and the funny dialogue.”
- “The enemy animals are hilarious!”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Overall, players express significant frustration with the game's optimization, citing persistent bugs, performance issues, and lag, particularly on newer devices. Many users report frequent crashes, black screens, and the need for repeated reinstallation to play, indicating that the game feels outdated and in need of a comprehensive update. While some players experience smooth performance, the majority call for improvements to enhance gameplay stability and satisfaction.
- “Hopefully further bug fixes and performance improvements are in their way.”
- “The processor and the RAM available for use by the game must be very key to the performance.”
- “This game has a good graphic design, runs smoothly, storyline is also great!”
- “Love this game, been playing for two years; however, your bug fixes and performance still don't work. Constantly cutting out, blank black screen, takes 5 attempts to reload, have to constantly uninstall and reinstall just to play. It sometimes says no internet when mine works fine. None of my other apps have a problem, just this one. It's so frustrating when you have limited time on events; otherwise, I would have rated 5 stars.”
- “I like this game, but it is so outdated and unoptimized. I honestly wish Storm8 would give this game a proper update instead of pushing out 'chain events'.”
- “Very unoptimized and laggy.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the energy system that limits their ability to farm and collect resources effectively. While the graphics and overall gameplay are praised, many users express frustration with the slow energy refill rate, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's educational elements and creative opportunities.
- “It's cute and not boring; there's no grinding for levels.”
- “I keep using all my energy on something (farming or collecting milk) and then suddenly it'll be as if I did nothing (I didn't collect any wheat or milk), but my energy is gone.”
- “Love the graphics, but it's very tedious waiting for energy to refill and it's way too expensive. I am going to remove it; there are other games and better ones.”
- “Lots of fun, but waiting for energy is tedious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a fun and wholesome experience, appealing to a wide audience. However, some express frustration over accidental gem losses due to unintentional touches, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is criticized for being lackluster, with a cute design overshadowed by a boring and generic story. Additionally, the presence of microtransactions detracts from the overall experience, leading some users to recommend against engaging with the game.
- “Character design is cute, I guess, but the story is boring and generic. It's full of microtransactions too; don't bother with it.”