Castle War

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Castle War is a single player casual strategy game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Castle War is a single-player 4X game where you rebuild a castle, recruit heroes, and lead epic battles. It offers good gameplay and fantastic visuals that immerse players in strategic conquest. However, the experience can be disturbed by frequent ads.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization65 negative mentions

The game has engaging gameplay mechanics that can be fun for casual players.
Graphics and art style are appealing, providing a visually enjoyable experience.
The game offers a decent amount of free rewards without overwhelming ads.

The game is heavily monetized, with many features locked behind paywalls, making it pay-to-win.
Misleading advertising claims the game is single-player, but it quickly turns into a competitive multiplayer experience.
There are significant issues with customer support and game stability, including frequent crashes and unresponsive developers.

monetization
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
8%
80%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. Players report a heavy reliance on microtransactions and cash grab mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience that feels exploitative rather than enjoyable. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over genuine gameplay quality, making it a "pay-to-win" scenario for many.
- “While the core gameplay shows promise, the relentless push for microtransactions not offering any fun makes the experience frustrating and ultimately unfun.”
- “Very addictive game yet very fun to play although no ads, lots of popups to purchase items can be very pay to win.”
- “There's no ads, which is a plus, but it's definitely pay to win.”
- “The advertisements for this game are just flat out lies.”
- “There’s a complete lack of creativity, making it feel like a cash grab designed to show ads and generate revenue rather than provide any meaningful or enjoyable experience.”
- “The game is nothing like the ads, and you expect us to be ok with that?”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
70%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being monotonous, repetitive, and heavily reliant on microtransactions. While some appreciate the simplicity and graphics, others find the core mechanics dull and lacking innovation, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. Overall, the experience is marred by automation, bugs, and a push for pay-to-win elements, leading to frustration among players.
- “I like the gameplay of the village.”
- “Game runs smoothly, graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is easy to pick up.”
- “Simple gameplay, designs are detailed, loving it, keep up your great work, developers!”
- “The game exists solely as a cash grab, so if you choose to download and play, don't expect much more than limited gameplay and disgruntled players.”
- “The core gameplay loop is brainless and dull.”
- “Really shallow gameplay, brings absolutely nothing new to the table.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
30%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the appealing visuals and smooth performance, while others criticize the generic and low-budget animations, often attributing them to AI generation. Many users express frustration over the game's monetization strategy, which detracts from the overall experience despite the decent art style. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and well-executed, others feel they lack originality and depth.
- “Graphics are great, it's a nice chilling game where you just craft weapons and armours and upgrade your shop, been playing for a couple of hours and looks amazing so far!”
- “Game runs smoothly, graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is easy to pick up.”
- “I love the game, the graphics, everything! Great game developers did an awesome job.”
- “It's sloppy and makes you look cheap and shows you don't care about having a distinct, snappy art style that sets you apart from the rest.”
- “Generic graphics and low-budget animations.”
- “This game's art style (I don't know how much this is considered art) looks like it was made by AI.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting, while others criticize it for being too loud, repetitive, and lacking options to adjust the volume or turn it off. Many users express a desire for more varied and relaxed music, as well as additional sound effects to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack, it seems to detract from the gameplay for others.
- “Only thing I'd like is some less intense music, something more relaxed added to the mix :)”
- “Pretty good, straightforward, hella good music, although I wouldn't listen to it on repeat.”
- “I love the soundtrack, too.”
- “There is no option to turn down/off the music volume at the beginning.”
- “Forced to go through tutorial before you can change anything in settings, very loud obnoxious music.”
- “It's good the reason it's not a 5 star is because there's no settings to turn off the music.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and exploitative, with many players feeling it serves as a money grab rather than a rewarding experience. While some appreciate features like auto-teleport, the overall sentiment is that the grinding is excessive and often frustrating, especially with the poor odds in the gacha system.
- “Nothing more than a money grab; not much changes in the game other than more waiting and grinding, and the gotcha system for heroes is ridiculously bad—most of the time, 10 pulls won't even get you a hero.”
- “As much as I appreciate the auto-teleport to get away from farming, making me pay money to get back is insane and reflects bad game design.”
- “You have to pay to even be able to stand; grinding means nothing.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story is described as mediocre and sufficient for its purpose, but it is overshadowed by significant issues such as a pay-to-win model and a lack of updates, leading to repetitive gameplay. Players express frustration over the game's balance and the necessity of purchasing bundles to progress, resulting in a stagnant experience with many servers being inactive. Overall, the narrative is not the main draw, as the gameplay mechanics detract from the enjoyment.
- “The storyline is okay and enough.”
- “Do not waste your time on this game. This game is totally dead; the developer has abandoned it already. They're not providing any new updates anymore, so you have to do the same boring quests again and again. Only 32 servers are open till now, and most of the servers are completely dead.”
- “God awful game, same story with these types: pay-to-win and massive alliances make it impossible to progress.”
- “2 stars because if you're forced to create an alliance, there should be game AI to join your rallies like other games have. When others are not in an alliance, you can't rally or do quests. Dumb game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and lag issues, particularly after the latest update. Many players express frustration over the changes made to the game, claiming that it has become unplayable and that customer support is lacking. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a significant concern for the community.
- “Full of bugs and glitches and customer service doesn't exist.”
- “Very buggy and terrible support help from developers, don't waste your time.”
- “Was fun until the glitches started to keep my screen black.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that it begins on a strong comedic note and maintains its effectiveness throughout.
- “The game starts off with a hilarious premise that sets the tone for the entire experience.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations throughout the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance and impressive graphics, while also providing an accessible gameplay experience for new players.
- “The game runs smoothly, the graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is easy to pick up.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the character development is enhanced by stunning winter-themed landscapes and detailed designs, which contribute to an immersive experience. The enjoyable gameplay complements the visual appeal, making the characters feel more engaging during battles.
- “The stunning winter-themed landscapes and detailed character designs really set the mood for the epic battles ahead.”
- “It's fun and enjoyable while you're doing work or something else, and the character designs look good.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized by some users, with one stating that it significantly detracted from their overall experience.
- “The whole atmosphere ruined the game for me.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express significant frustration regarding the emotional toll caused by prolonged app maintenance and login issues, with one user humorously demanding compensation for their distress. This highlights the negative impact of technical problems on user experience and emotional well-being.