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Castles

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37%Game Brain Score
graphics
story, music
42% User Score Based on 24 reviews
Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

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Castles is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with a historical theme. It was developed by Whootgames and was released on October 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Castles" is a historical action game that can be played in single-player, co-op, or multi-player modes, both locally and with split-screen. In the story mode, players control an engineer building a tower on a 7x7 grid while facing challenges such as unpredictable weather, King Edmund's minions, and various machinery. The game features over 50 levels of randomized gameplay, ensuring a unique experience each time. The ultimate goal is to help King Harold build his greatest achievement, a towering structure that withstands various obstacles.

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  • The game has a unique and refreshing concept that can be enjoyable, especially in local multiplayer.
  • It features adorable visuals and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Many players found it to be fun and addictive, providing moments of joy and hope during tough times.
  • The controls are unresponsive and can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, with issues like delayed inputs and keys stopping entirely.
  • Falling blocks often disrupt gameplay, causing players to lose progress unexpectedly and spawning them in random locations.
  • The game has difficulty spikes that can be overwhelming, especially for casual players, making it feel unbalanced.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent one from achieving success. However, some players noted that their experience with the story mode was limited, as they could only progress to level 3. Overall, the narrative appears to be somewhat underdeveloped.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “We were only able to play to level 3 in story mode.”
    • “The story is just a bit of a story.”
    • “The story is just a bit of a story.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as relaxing and fitting, enhancing the overall experience with its simple and refreshing qualities. It complements the gameplay and visuals well, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “Simple, addictive, and refreshing gameplay, adorable visuals, and fitting music, with a few very different modes that can all be enjoyed with another local player.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Soundtrack - okay”
    • “Soundtrack - okay”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as lovely and adorable, contributing to its fun and addictive gameplay. However, some users also note that the graphics are not particularly impressive, suggesting a mixed reception in this aspect. Overall, the visuals are seen as a positive element that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Fun, addictive, and has lovely graphics.”
    • “Simple, addictive, and refreshing gameplay, adorable visuals, and fitting music, with a few very different modes that can all be enjoyed with another local player.”
    • “The graphics are not great.”
    • “The graphics are not great.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some users finding it tedious when using a keyboard, while others praise it for being simple, addictive, and refreshing, enhanced by charming visuals and music. Additionally, the game offers diverse modes that can be enjoyed with local multiplayer, adding to its appeal.

    • “Simple, addictive, and refreshing gameplay, adorable visuals, and fitting music, with a few very different modes that can all be enjoyed with another local player.”
    • “I found the gameplay tedious on the keyboard.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when using a keyboard for gameplay.

    • “I found the gameplay tedious on the keyboard.”
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Castles is a casual puzzle game with historical theme.

Castles is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Castles was released on October 9, 2015.

Castles was developed by Whootgames.

Castles has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Castles is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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