Clash of Lords 2: Guild Castle

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"Clash of Lords 2: Guild Castle" is a top-rated strategy game where you control the action and become the greatest warlord. Recruit over 50 Heroes and their mercenaries, build and defend a base, and fight alongside friends in various PvE and PvP modes. The unique Mercenary system and real-time activated Heroes' skills set this game apart, providing endless strategic options.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Clash of Lords 2: Guild Castle screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,894 reviews

graphics112 positive mentions

stability32 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of fun and engaging gameplay, keeping players entertained for hours.
Many players appreciate the variety of heroes and the strategic elements involved in battles.
The game provides ample opportunities for free-to-play players to earn gems and progress without spending money.

The game has become heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
Recent updates have introduced numerous bugs and connection issues, frustrating many players.
Matchmaking in PvP modes is often unbalanced, leading to unfair matchups that diminish the enjoyment of the game.

graphics
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
32%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from players, with many praising the vibrant visuals and character designs, while others criticize the quality as subpar or cartoonish compared to similar games like Clash of Clans. Several users express a desire for improvements, particularly in terms of realism and smoothness, indicating that while the graphics are enjoyable, they could benefit from further enhancement to elevate the overall gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant aspect of the game, contributing to its fun and addictive nature, but there is a clear call for updates and refinements.
- “This game has amazing graphics, awesome heroes, great battlefields and much much more to do.”
- “It's an amazing experience, and I love the graphics.”
- “Awesome game, graphics are best, new upgrade is way better than before.”
- “The graphics look like a grade school designed.”
- “Omg, graphic quality looks cheap.”
- “Graphics terrible, controls terrible and things too op.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
26%
8%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its smoothness, strategic elements, and variety of options, while others criticize it for being dated, robotic, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. Players appreciate the addictive nature and fluid controls, but some express frustration over slow progression, frequent freezes, and a lack of intuitive mechanics for new users. Overall, while the gameplay is generally enjoyable, there are significant concerns regarding its balance and support for players.
- “Amazing gameplay and the updates are always consistent.”
- “Great gameplay, lots of options, staff is great on updates, and generous enough to give inconvenience compensations.”
- “This is a great game with smooth graphics and compelling fast-paced gameplay.”
- “It's feels very dated, the animation is mediocre, gameplay is robotic, upgrades take forever unless you buy a lot of gems.”
- “Gameplay is not good enough to endure your seemingly unending tutorial.”
- “More of the same generic rubbish pay to play gameplay.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that significantly impact gameplay. While some players enjoy the game and find it fun, the recurring technical issues, especially after updates, have led to frustration and dissatisfaction, prompting calls for better support and fixes from the developers. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern for a significant portion of the player base.
- “No glitches; I love it!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Great, fun game overall... but the actual app is buggy (crashes, won't load, missing rewards from mail, etc.).”
- “The game has many glitches and all IGG does is keep taking money off those willing to spend for a terrible service.”
- “This game is buggy as hell and the live support, or to be direct IGG as the dev, just don't care about players' losses due to every bug they bring along with every update.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
12%
77%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relatively low number of ads and the ability to earn in-game currency through watching ads, while others criticize it as a cash grab with excessive ads and high costs for in-game purchases. Many users feel that the game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult to progress without spending money, and express frustration over bugs and account issues related to monetization. Overall, while some players find it enjoyable without spending, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with the current monetization practices.
- “It's the most rewarding game for in-app purchases compared to any other game I've played.”
- “You can enjoy the game without in-app purchases, but it does help quite a bit to spend a little money here and there.”
- “It's an amazing strategy game; although there are some possible in-game purchases, it's still possible to beat others even if you don't pay for things. It's super easy and a lot of fun.”
- “Annoyed by the ads and constant 'buy this' pop-ups...”
- “This game has turned into a shameful cash grab and just another pay to win.”
- “In-game purchases have ruined this game; to maintain levels now cost an extortionate amount of money.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, with particular mention of the main theme. However, some users have noted issues with sound quality and lag, suggesting that improvements are needed, especially in battle music. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, technical updates are desired to elevate its quality further.
- “The music calms me and it is just a chilled game.”
- “Wonderful in every detail and I love the main theme music; it is very beautiful. You should play this app on your phone.”
- “The game builds monsters which is pretty awesome; also the music and graphics are top 5.”
- “But please fix the sound and music.”
- “Could work on music/server lag.”
- “Needs a music quality update.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some players expressing a strong appreciation for the narrative and quest rewards, while others criticize the brevity and clarity of the story presentation. Many users suggest the need for more campaign missions and a dedicated story mode to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues, such as skipping tutorials and incomplete quest rewards, detract from the storytelling experience.
- “I love this game and I'm letting everyone know.”
- “Not bad; it seems to have a story.”
- “Should add more campaign missions; great game, recommend it for everyone.”
- “I went to skip the story because I had already watched it once and turned off my phone during the tutorial, and it skipped the entire tutorial.”
- “It’s okay, but we need a story mode.”
- “On my phone, it only shows a story for at least 25 seconds and then shuts off.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
30%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and enjoyable, leading to extended play sessions. However, a few users noted that the humor alone may not be enough to offset recent monetization changes that have made the game feel less engaging. Overall, the comedic elements are a highlight for most players.
- “The game is funny and can get you playing for a very long time without stopping, unlike other games of the same type.”
- “Great game, but it recently requires a lot of purchases to progress, so it became a bit boring. Other than that, it will remain my #1 game, and I applaud you for the effort to create such a funny and enjoyable experience.”
- “I love it; it's so funny!”
- “Not funny, didn't laugh.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, noting that it is fun and engaging despite being somewhat repetitive. While some describe it as "too grindy," others appreciate the lack of technical issues during their grinding sessions. Overall, the game is recognized as a solid farming experience that keeps players invested over time.
- “Great fun game, a little too grindy.”
- “I have been at this game for 4 years now and do not have one enlightened hero despite my daily grinding.”
- “It is a grinding game but fun.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Users report significant issues with the game's optimization, noting that updates often degrade performance rather than improve it, leading to frequent hangs and slow gameplay. Despite having sufficient device capacity, players express frustration over the game's increasing size and declining efficiency, especially after years of investment.
- “The game hangs... I have a 2GB phone that runs all other games smoothly, but this one was far better earlier.”
- “Please don't make this game large; 90-95MB is enough size. The game's performance is slow, and why doesn't it show Facebook friends?”
- “Security threat detected by Avast on 23rd Oct 2019... big impact on my phone optimization after a few years of playing and spending on this game.”
- “With much difficulty, I managed to log in, but the performance is poor.”
- “Every time you update, it screws up the performance.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be quite emotional, expressing a desire for further improvements to enhance the experience.
- “It was a deeply emotional experience that left a lasting impact on me.”
- “The game evoked a range of emotions that I didn't expect, making it truly memorable.”
- “I found myself connecting with the characters on an emotional level, which enhanced my overall experience.”