Citadels
- July 26, 2013
- Games Distillery s.r.o.
Get on Steam"Citadels" is a single-player historical strategy game set in the time of King Arthur, with lousy graphics and known bugs. Construct and manage impregnable fortresses, equip them with defense structures, and units to crush enemy hordes. Your strategy and resource management will determine victory or defeat in extensive campaigns that provide insight into both sides of the war.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and potential, reminiscent of classic RTS games like Age of Empires.
- Some players found the gameplay enjoyable despite its flaws, particularly for fans of the genre.
- The graphics, while not perfect, have been noted as visually appealing in some aspects.
- The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- There is a lack of support and updates from the developers, leading to frustration among players.
- The user interface and AI are poorly designed, resulting in a frustrating gameplay experience.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing terrible mechanics, slow pacing, and numerous bugs that hinder enjoyment. Many reviewers compare it unfavorably to older titles in the genre, highlighting issues with control, combat, and overall design. Despite some acknowledgment of unique elements, the consensus is that the gameplay is confusing, unpolished, and ultimately unengaging.
“The gameplay is mostly the same, but you can control each warrior, you have more choice in building, more resources to gather, etc.”
“Don't expect this to look like Starcraft II, but the gameplay is smooth and unique.”
“The gameplay is flawless, with its unique way of mixing completely broken mechanics with near unplayable controls that somehow makes it perfect.”
“The gameplay is extremely slow and I did not find this game fun at all.”
“Dreadful, poor gameplay and overall boring.”
“The boring gameplay, poor design, and lack of content leave little reason for me to play any further.”
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others struggle to connect with it due to numerous bugs and gameplay issues that hinder progress. Many users report technical problems, such as crashes and mission objectives not appearing, which detracts from their overall experience and replayability. Overall, while there are glimpses of a compelling narrative, the execution is marred by significant gameplay flaws.
“The story is way too good, it's like mixing Call of Duty with The Notebook.”
“A good bit of fun, low level storyline, but freedom is good.”
“Couldn't really get into the storyline, and I found the replayability (even in the story mode) to be a tad underdeveloped.”
“The later you get in the game, the more common this happens; I think it was the only 5th or 6th mission where the objective wasn't on the map.”
“What really drives me away from this game every time, however, are the crashing bugs. I have been stuck on that one mission for about half of the time I've played this game (the one where you have a couple of villages to help and a big enemy citadel to take down - I think it's the 3rd mission or so).”
- stability15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- -13 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over incomplete mechanics and the overall unfinished state of the game, leading to a disappointing experience. While a few users noted no issues during initial missions, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is plagued by instability and poor development.
“I have just completed my first mission with no glitches, crashes, or problems of any kind.”
“The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless experience.”
“I've played for hours without encountering any stability issues; it's impressive!”
“Too many bugs and glitches that it hurts my wallet.”
“Bought this years ago and it's still a buggy piece of software.”
“The game is buggy and will leave you terribly frustrated with its incomplete architecture and gameplay.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, with many reviewers comparing them to outdated titles from the early 2000s. Players have noted that the visuals are underwhelming, with a poorly designed user interface and numerous bugs detracting from the overall experience. While some find that graphics are less important in a strategy game, the consensus is that the game's visual presentation fails to meet modern standards.
“The graphics are reminiscent of 'Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II'.”
“If this game had been released in 2004, it would have been considered amazing, but it feels outdated with some updated graphics and numerous bugs.”
“Nice idea, but the graphics leave much to be desired.”
“Extremely bad graphics (screenshots look like a completely different game).”
“39.99 for a meh graphics engine.”
“Atrocious graphics, horrible management of your controls (clunky and not functioning).”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's storyline lacks engagement, leading to a perception of limited replayability, particularly in story mode, which feels underdeveloped.
“I couldn't really get into the storyline, and I found the replayability (even in story mode) to be a tad underdeveloped.”
“The game lacks the depth needed for meaningful replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the game, I felt no urge to replay it, as the choices and outcomes didn't vary enough to make a second playthrough interesting.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players suggesting that the developers may be more focused on financial success than on delivering a genuinely funny experience.
“The developers are probably enjoying all that money and laughing on a beach somewhere.”
“The humor in this game is so clever and unexpected; it had me laughing out loud!”
“I love how the game uses witty dialogue and funny situations to keep things light-hearted.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has received numerous complaints regarding poor performance and frequent crashes, with developers acknowledging these issues.
“Their forum is loaded with complaints about poor performance and crashing, to which they state that they are aware.”
“The game frequently stutters and lags, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, I still experience frame drops and long loading times.”
