Castle Warriors
- February 23, 2023
- Cluck Games, LLC
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Castle Warriors" is a real-time strategy game where players must defend their castle and expand their kingdom by gathering resources, recruiting soldiers, and attacking enemies. Players can choose from various units, each with unique abilities, to build a strategic army and defeat opponents in battle. The game features multiple campaigns, skirmishes, and online multiplayer modes, providing hours of engaging gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and addictive gameplay loop, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- It features a variety of units and maps, providing a good amount of replayability and potential for future expansions.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game experience.
- The game suffers from performance issues, particularly when many units are on screen, leading to significant slowdowns.
- There is a lack of detailed tooltips and feedback on unit abilities, making it difficult for players to strategize effectively.
- The gameplay can feel overly simplistic and RNG-dependent, with limited player agency during battles.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and addictive, combining simple card mechanics with auto-battler elements, making it appealing for players seeking a unique experience. While some mechanics may cause confusion, the developer's responsiveness enhances the overall experience. Despite being in early access, the game offers good value for money and has the potential for further content and progression improvements.
“The gameplay loop is fun and addictive!”
“If you're looking for the love child of simple card mechanics with an auto-battler, this will fit the bill quite nicely.”
“Really genuinely super fun game, it is still in early access and is quite new so it still has a long way to go in terms of content and mechanics, but even right now at this stage it is absolutely worth the money, such a fun game!”
“There's some loading-tip-exclusive mechanic to empowering your hero ability by getting last hits with it.”
“While the controls for the game are basic, it certainly scratches a certain type of itch when it comes to gameplay.”
“Really genuinely super fun game, it is still in early access and is quite new so it still has a long way to go in terms of content (in terms of progression to keep players hooked long-term) and mechanics etc, but even right now at this stage it is absolutely worth the money, such a fun game!”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as cute and fitting the game's style, with a desire for an upgrade that maintains the current aesthetic rather than a complete overhaul. Players appreciate the subtle visual changes as units upgrade, which enhances the gameplay experience without overwhelming the player. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's casual and enjoyable nature.
“The art is cute, the waves are challenging, and the little characters have subtle graphical changes as they upgrade.”
“The main thing I'm anxious about is if the graphics get changed too much it will look like any other game from, say, Google Play, but honestly if that is the dev's goal, absolutely run with it.”
“Basically, when I say it needs a graphics upgrade, I am only talking about an upgrade in the same graphics style.”
“The main thing I'm anxious about is if the graphics get changed too much, it will look like any other game from, say, Google Play. But honestly, if that is the dev's goal, absolutely run with it.”
“This is fine, though, since the visuals allow for you to constantly send dozens of units to attack the enemy fortress, making for a fun time if you just want to unwind with a game that doesn't demand a whole lot of input on your part.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its excellent narrative and well-developed character and class backgrounds, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth battle mechanics and progression system, which rewards them with gold based on mission duration and enemy defeats.
“The storyline is excellent, individual character and class bios are fantastic, the battle scheme flows smoothly, and progression is well done for the average player.”
“The story feels incredibly shallow and lacks depth.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
“The character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's music, sourced from royalty-free tracks, is well-selected and enhances the overall experience, particularly during key moments like unlocking new mercenaries. However, some players note that the game is quite quiet, relying heavily on the music to provide any auditory engagement.
“The satisfaction I get when I unlock a new mercenary is top tier, and the music just ties it all together.”
“This game is a bit quiet; without the music, there would be no sound at all.”
“Oh yeah, and the music comes from a royalty-free source, and the tracks are very well chosen.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including character freezes and interface problems, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these bugs, some users still rate it highly, indicating that the gameplay is enjoyable but hampered by the lack of content and technical glitches.
“Pretty buggy in the current state (frozen characters, interface issues).”
“9/10 only because there are a few glitches and not enough content currently!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game minimizes the need for grinding, allowing them to progress without feeling like their time is wasted. This design choice enhances the overall experience by keeping gameplay engaging and rewarding.
“Some games require you to grind endlessly for rewards, but in this game, that grinding feels like a waste of time.”
“The grinding in this game is tedious and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, making the gameplay feel stale and unengaging.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for significant performance drops when too many units or effects are present on screen, leading to a less smooth gameplay experience.
“Performance seems to tank once too many units or effects are on screen.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense battles.”
“Optimization issues lead to frequent stuttering and lag, especially in crowded areas.”
