Castle Wars VR

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Castle Wars VR is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Arrible and was released on May 9, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Castle Wars VR is a real time strategy, built from scratch for VR. Feel yourself directly on the battlefield, command one of 3 different fantasy factions during the campaign or in the multiplayer.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features good graphics with a cartoony style reminiscent of popular titles like WOW.
There is potential for fun gameplay once players understand the nuances of unit combinations and counters.
The teleportation mechanic allows for some engaging movement around the battlefield.

The game is very short, with many players completing the campaign in under an hour, leading to a lack of content.
Gameplay is shallow and lacks strategic depth, making it feel more suited for children than adults.
There are significant control issues, particularly for Oculus users, and the tutorial does not adequately explain game mechanics.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay is generally perceived as shallow and overly simplistic, with players finding it mind-numbingly easy and lacking depth. While it involves basic mechanics like purchasing units and deploying them in lanes, many reviewers feel it lacks the strategic complexity expected from similar games. Overall, there is a consensus that the gameplay needs further refinement to enhance engagement and depth.
- “Surprisingly better than I thought it was going to be; simple gameplay sends troops to defend your castle while destroying your opponents.”
- “- functional gameplay controls and unit configurations - I basically know what they all do without thinking about it.”
- “The gameplay is very shallow.”
- “Gameplay amounts to purchasing units with slowly accumulating gold and placing them into a portal to spawn out into one of the available lanes.”
- “This makes the fights inside the lanes look soulless and mechanical.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, characterized as crisp and consistent, with a cartoony style reminiscent of titles like World of Warcraft. While some players appreciate the visuals and find them appealing, others feel they cater more to a younger audience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, with players expressing a desire for more content.
- “The game ran fine, it was bug-free, graphics were consistent and crisp.”
- “Good graphics, if you like cartoony graphics similar to World of Warcraft.”
- “Way better than I expected, good graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “- Cartoony graphics, for children.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more narrative context to enhance their experience. While the characters and levels are well-designed, the absence of a substantial storyline detracts from the overall engagement, leading some to suggest that the developers should either improve the narrative or focus on gameplay instead.
- “A story/reason to play the game.”
- “Also, the story needs some work (or just leave it out entirely) and the devs ought to focus more on the core aspects of the gameplay.”
- “The characters and the levels feel very detailed and make me wish I would’ve known more about the story and why I am playing these levels.”
- “At the moment, aside from a very short cutscene in the early game, there is no story present.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without bugs and featuring consistent, crisp graphics, although it may not appeal to all players.
- “The game ran fine; it was bug-free, graphics were consistent and crisp.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players feel that incorporating a currency system for purchasing or upgrading units would enhance replayability by providing more strategic choices and incentives for multiple playthroughs.
- “Earning currency to buy or upgrade units significantly enhances replayability, offering players more choices in their gameplay.”
- “The variety of strategies available ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to come back for more.”
- “The dynamic nature of the game encourages multiple playthroughs, as each decision leads to different outcomes and experiences.”
- “Having to earn currency in order to buy or upgrade units would increase replayability and give the players more choices in how they play.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “After completing the game, I found no reason to replay it since the outcomes and experiences felt too linear.”