Castle War: Idle Island

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Castle War: Idle Island is a single player strategy game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Castle War: Idle Island is a single-player strategy game where you build unique castles and engage in PvP battles against other players. While the gameplay focuses on castle customization and strategic combat, some players may find the frequent ads disruptive. Overall, it offers an engaging mix of building and competitive elements for strategy fans.

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Strategy

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

monetization25 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay mechanic that is easy to learn but difficult to master.
The art style is colorful and appealing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
There is potential for strategic gameplay and customization, making it a good time killer.

The game suffers from excessive ads and a pay-to-win model, making progress feel unfair and frustrating.
Many players experience bugs and crashes, particularly during the tutorial, which hampers the initial experience.
The lack of new content and updates leads to a repetitive gameplay experience, diminishing long-term engagement.

monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which can disrupt gameplay and slow progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the mandatory ads excessive and detrimental to the overall experience. Despite these concerns, a few players note that the game remains enjoyable, albeit hindered by its monetization approach.
- “The store doesn't contain crazy microtransactions, just gems that speed things up.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
- “The game offers plenty of ways to earn in-game currency without spending real money.”
- “I fear it becoming an awful cash grab.”
- “Too many ads.”
- “Fun game destroyed by popup ads.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Gameplay is initially enjoyable but becomes repetitive after completing the limited special missions. Players have reported issues with targeting mechanics and bugs that hinder the experience, while some find the game fun and easy to learn despite these flaws. Overall, the gameplay offers potential but suffers from inconsistencies and a lack of depth.
- “At first, I loved the gameplay.”
- “It's a really fun game. I like the mechanics; it's pretty simple, so it's easy to learn.”
- “It's a bit buggy at first (due to being a new release) and this can be a bit frustrating, but bear with the game and patience; once you get through the tutorial, the gameplay is definitely worth the wait.”
- “After special missions are done (only 3 in the game), standard gameplay is boring and repetitive.”
- “There's games that do what this company was trying to do without the ads and with better overall gameplay.”
- “The mechanics still make no sense.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the new game have received negative feedback, with many users feeling that they are a downgrade from the original Siege Castle. The cartoonish art style is perceived as cheesy and less appealing compared to the more realistic visuals of its predecessor, leading to disappointment among fans of the original. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics do not meet expectations and detract from the game's appeal.
- “It's a fun little rampart style game.”
- “Like a lot of the users, I was taken aback by the cartoon graphics, which seem cheesy compared to the realism of siege castles.”
- “So this is a new version... the art style change from what I see at the start is sad; I was hoping the other one would continue to get updated and improved.”
- “After playing the original Siege Castle, this is just a straight copy of the same game with different graphics, which are even worse than the original.”
- “Like a lot of users, I was taken aback by the cartoon graphics, which seem cheesy compared to the realism of Siege Castles.”
- “Graphics are much lamer than the Siege Castles version.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, including frequent freezes during the opening sequence and throughout gameplay, particularly in the tutorial. While players find the game enjoyable once they push through these initial bugs, the overall experience is marred by frustrating glitches that need to be addressed.
- “Freezes during the opening sequence every single time.”
- “It looks good for the game but freezes up and then takes you back to the beginning of the tutorial. Hope you can work out the bugs.”
- “Game freezes and I can't continue.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the early stages of the game to be somewhat slow and grindy, but appreciate the art style and the personalization options available. Additionally, they enjoy the ability to earn in-game currency through various tasks.
- “The game starts off a little slow-paced and feels quite grindy, but overall, I love the art style and the personalization features. You can earn in-game currency through various tasks.”
- “Grinding becomes tedious after a while, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding can really detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability, with players able to engage without spending money and continually facing new challenges even after mastering the meta. However, issues such as sparse rewards, slow progression, and a chaotic market may detract from the overall experience.
- “This game offers tons of replayability, keeping you engaged long after your first playthrough.”
- “It's entirely possible to play without paying, which adds to the replay value as you can explore different strategies without financial pressure.”
- “Just when you think you've mastered the game's meta, a new challenger emerges, ensuring that there's always something fresh to experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's performance is solid, but it lacks originality in its design.
- “The game runs smoothly and efficiently, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even in demanding scenarios.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is minimal, with only three special missions that fail to provide engaging content, leading to a repetitive and uninspired gameplay experience. Players express disappointment over the lack of updates and additional modes, contributing to a perception of the game as stagnant and lacking long-term appeal.
- “After special missions are done (only 3 in the game), standard gameplay is boring and repetitive.”
- “There is no story or other play mode apart from a limited PvP. The developers do not update with new content, making it essentially a dead game with no long-term attraction.”

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Castle War: Idle Island is a strategy game.

Castle War: Idle Island is available on Phone and Tablet.

Castle War: Idle Island was developed by Plug In Digital.

Castle War: Idle Island has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its monetization.

Castle War: Idle Island is a single player game.

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