Hustle Castle: Medieval games
Get on Play Store"Hustle Castle: Medieval games" is a single-player strategy game with exceptional graphics and great music, but be prepared for grinding and numerous ads. Build and defend your medieval castle, raid and battle enemy kingdoms, and enjoy the humor while dealing with bugs in this hilarious and engaging game. The game invites you to "rise of medieval castle games: raid and battle in war by mighty kingdoms lands!"
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has engaging graphics and a humorous storyline that keeps players entertained.
- There are plenty of events and activities to keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
- The game allows for free-to-play options, with the ability to earn rewards through watching ads.
- The game heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free players to progress.
- Matchmaking in the arena is unbalanced, often pitting players against opponents with significantly higher power levels.
- Recent updates have increased the grind and waiting times for upgrades, leading to player frustration.
- monetization1,501 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive and often misleading advertisements that dominate the experience. Many players report that the game requires watching numerous long ads for minimal rewards, creating a frustrating cycle of ad-watching rather than enjoyable gameplay. Additionally, the in-app purchases are seen as overpriced and necessary for meaningful progress, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a fair gaming experience.
“It's a great game, constantly evolving with new events regularly and unique rewards. The in-game purchases are unbelievably reasonable, but you can advance just fine without them.”
“Good game so far, free to play but it does have a lot of in-game purchases, but they are not necessary to play.”
“Fun game to pass the time with no ads.”
“A total cash grabbing game, it bombards you with offers and unless you spend some money you can't really do anything.”
“The game is nothing like the ads, I was looking forward to finally installing it but it wasn't nearly what I expected.”
“The ads are completely deceptive, not only are there some of the fakest ads I've ever seen, but I've also noticed that you taken some of the main features of fallout shelter and turned it into your own petty cash grab of a game.”
- graphics515 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the vibrant, cartoonish art style reminiscent of shows like "Family Guy" and "Futurama." While the visuals are often described as beautiful and engaging, some players have noted issues with rendering glitches and performance, particularly during gameplay transitions. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its fun and addictive nature, despite some criticisms regarding optimization and the game's pay-to-win mechanics.
“The graphics are amazing!”
“Great graphics, funny story, castle sim and RPG.”
“I love the graphics and how the game is played.”
“The graphics and story are decent but, in the end, this is another farming game with ridiculous waiting times meant to drive you to spend money.”
“Lots of the graphics also turn into black blocks; icons of armor and weapons, opponents in fights, and that one time that weird game popped up about picking all of a certain picture - almost all of the pictures were black.”
“The graphics are terrible and I spent 7 months trying to make 2 dwellers have a baby to increase my population.”
- gameplay467 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it is often repetitive and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, leading to frustration over long upgrade times and unbalanced matchmaking. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the core mechanics enjoyable, others criticize the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and addictive elements, but the grind and monetization strategies detract from its potential enjoyment.
“The gameplay is fun, but the whole system just doesn't work.”
“The gameplay itself is pretty relaxing and the item mechanics are very flexible, as you can equip different items to one person, which is a unique style for this game.”
“Great game with all of its functions and cartoonish gameplay.”
“The gameplay slows to an impossibly slow pace, resource regeneration, weapon forging, and compared to time to upgrade is an entrapment to spend actual money.”
“The developers blatantly lie and falsely advertise their game as a puzzle game because their gameplay sucks.”
“The ad's gameplay is totally different from the actual gameplay.”
- story347 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as humorous and entertaining, with many players appreciating its quirky characters and engaging plotlines. However, some reviews highlight that the narrative can feel repetitive or shallow, and the progression through the story is hindered by gameplay mechanics that require significant grinding or spending money. Overall, while the story has its enjoyable moments, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth, leading to mixed feelings among players.
“The storyline is entertaining and I am pleased to say that I have not found a bug yet!”
“I love the graphics, the sound, the gameplay, and the storyline.”
“The main storyline is goofy and entertaining, and with some patience, the waiting times for upgrades are no big deal, as there are plenty of things to do every day.”
“The writing and story are atrocious, but the gameplay is actually pretty good.”
“The story is mediocre and the princess/bride is so awful I honestly don't want to save her but would much rather leave her to her fate.”
“It's impossible to level up and complete missions without paying.”
- humor236 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious dialogues, quirky character interactions, and a comedic storyline that keeps them engaged. Many reviews mention the clever use of social media-style posts between characters, adding a layer of wit and satire that enhances the overall experience. While the humor is generally well-received, some players note that it can become repetitive over time, and the game's monetization strategies may detract from the enjoyment.
“The conversations between the enemies and all the characters is hilarious and great fun.”
“What I love most about it is the satire-based humor... reading the game's message board between the characters is a hoot!”
“It's funny and the gameplay is great.”
“The arena fights are so rigged it's not funny.”
“Not funny for the same reason.”
“This game is so skewed it's not funny.”
- grinding135 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, which many players find tedious and frustrating, especially as they progress. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, they quickly feel overwhelmed by the repetitive tasks and long wait times for upgrades, often leading to a pay-to-win environment where spending money is seen as the only viable way to compete. Overall, the grinding aspect is a major point of contention, with many players expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of balance between free-to-play and paying users.
“Although it isn't a grinding game, which I like, it is kind of addictive.”
“However, unfortunately the recent updates have made the game insanely slow and boring to play, with all the grinding you have to do now.”
“It turns into a tedious slog without premium, and just tries to force you to pay money every chance it can get.”
“Grinding constantly just seems pointless when someone pays 100 bucks and literally surpasses your 2 months of constant grind progress.”
- stability76 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing during loading screens, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to maintain a stable connection, particularly after updates, leading to a poor overall experience. While some users report no issues, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a need for improvements in stability and bug fixes to enhance playability.
“No glitches and the experience is fantastic.”
“Best game ever! The development is wonderful, no glitches or anything. This is like my favorite game! 😆💓 Everything is well put together, which makes it perfect!”
“I like it! It's so optional and I enjoy it. No lag, no glitches, no bugs so far. I've played this game for 2 years and I'm still 8 years old.”
“I loved this game but now it won't even open; it gets not even halfway on the loading screen and freezes, saying there's an internet connection error, but it's connected to my 5G WiFi.”
“Garbage... freezes up and doesn't even play.”
“App freezes and crashes frequently now after the latest update.”
- music28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with music playback, such as it continuing after ads or being unable to turn it off during the introduction. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it fun and engaging for players.
“This game is clever, funny, absolutely gorgeous to look at, has a great soundtrack and really satisfying combat.”
“The characters are funny, the music is lovely, good job!”
“Very addictive, very good quality, good music.”
“Turning off the sound and music does not help the lagging issue either.”
“The only problem I am facing is that every time I watch a Hago advertisement and return back to my castle, the Hago ad's music keeps playing in the background.”
“I never started it because there was no way to turn off the music before the godforsaken everlasting forced introduction to the game.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its smooth performance and enjoyable graphics, others report significant issues such as long loading times, lag on various devices, and freezing that hampers gameplay. The consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it requires further optimization to enhance the experience across different devices.
“Rated 5 because the game is a really well-made app and runs smoothly.”
“The game is easy to learn and runs smoothly.”
“Kind of like Fallout Shelter, only far better optimized.”
“The performance of this game is what makes it bad and gets 1 star from me.”
“I have a Realme C15 device with 4GB RAM, but every time I go through the menu to another menu, there's a long loading time. I mean, there is nothing special about the graphics, and yet they fail to optimize the performance.”
“Freezing will not allow me to complete the tutorial and not as advertised in ads; poor game, poor planning, poor performance, poor everything.”
- character development8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the depth and detail of the characters and story, while others criticize the character design as unoriginal and lacking appeal. The animation and art style are noted as strong points, but there are complaints about the game's mechanics and currency system detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the character development is seen as a highlight for some players, but a letdown for others.
“Great character development and background action!”
“What makes this game stand out is the extra detail of character development and story.”
“Great animation and art style, along with impressive character design.”
“Great game, but the character development sucks and the in-game currency isn't well applied: meaning that the game makes you spend gems and gold but doesn't allow you to use food, meaning you spend gold and gems more than you spend food.”
“Just a rip-off of Fallout Shelter, with added extras that are not original, and the character design is boring.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cartoonish, Family Guy-inspired art style that some players find amusing, while others are less enthusiastic about it. Although the atmosphere is unique and visually appealing, opinions vary on its overall enjoyment, with some feeling it lacks the fun depicted in advertisements and is overshadowed by a pay-to-win model.
“The game is fun at the start, looks good, has a unique atmosphere, and a satisfying progression system.”
“It really has a Family Guy atmosphere with the art style too, which I'm not sure if I like.”
“However, the cartoonish atmosphere is hilarious.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers an initial boost in replayability through free premium access, but this benefit diminishes over time, leading to a significant drop in playability once the premium period ends. Overall, users find the replay value to be minimal.
“Replay value is minimal.”
“It gives you free premium for a few days early on, but when it ran out, I realized just how much more playable it actually made the game.”
“Later, day by day, you will receive less and less until the game is no longer playable at all.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's monetization tactics, feeling emotionally manipulated by the constant prompts to spend money and the lack of permanent features. This has led to a sense of being ripped off, as the gameplay becomes increasingly unplayable without additional purchases. Overall, the emotional experience is marred by feelings of exploitation and dissatisfaction.
