King God Castle
- October 19, 2020
- AWESOMEPIECE
- 12h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"King God Castle" is a strategy game with good mechanics and ingenious visuals, where luck determines your hero and weapon. Strengthen your chosen heroes using gold and jewels earned in battles, and enhance their abilities with the power of the gods through the altar. Challenge yourself with various enemies and their characteristics, and adjust the difficulty for stronger enemies and greater rewards. However, be prepared for grinding, frequent advertisements, and bugs.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a variety of characters and strategies.
- It is F2P friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money, although spending can enhance the experience.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The drop rates for new heroes are extremely low, making it frustrating for players to unlock new characters.
- The game frequently gets stuck on 'communicating with server' after completing battles, requiring a restart to continue.
- The energy system limits gameplay, forcing players to wait for stamina to recharge, which can hinder progress.
- gameplay228 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, addictive mechanics and strategic depth, often likened to auto chess with unique character abilities and a satisfying progression loop. However, many players express frustration over the low drop rates for new heroes, grindy progression, and occasional server issues that disrupt the experience. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and visuals, it suffers from some balance and accessibility issues that can detract from long-term engagement.
“This game is exceptional in many ways, between the art, unique characters and skills, team orientation and building, the merging mechanic is amazing, and the events.”
“The gameplay is addictive as hell and I can 100% recommend it.”
“The gameplay is fun and rewarding, and the only thing in the base game that I feel needs improvement is the phrasing and usage of English.”
“The gameplay can get a little stale after a while, and the game requires you to download the character illustrations after each update, which can take quite a while to finish.”
“Playing through 14 weak waves that takes upwards of 10 minutes only to have my face caved in by the boss and losing all that time over and over has to be the worst gameplay loop of all time.”
“The gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, and unlike other merge games, your ability to fight is not solely based on luck and RNG.”
- monetization189 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, some users express frustration over the temporary nature of ad removal through the "god pass" and the high costs associated with in-app purchases, which can lead to a pay-to-win perception. Overall, while ads are minimal and optional, concerns about pricing and progression balance remain prevalent.
“I like how it's not ads everywhere but optionally to get a very slight boost.”
“I'm pleasantly surprised as to how well this game plays, it's not hyper intrusive with monetization and if anything it's properly designed to be boosting you should you choose to, otherwise you can play the game normally without any need for boosts and gain the gold, gems, even characters along with XP levels at a steady enough pace to make you willing to play more when your energy regenerates.”
“In-game purchases are completely optional to enjoy all it has to offer.”
“My main complaint is the random elements in the monetization - which is of course, exploitative and obfuscates a player's ability to make well-informed purchases.”
“This game is extremely interesting in its design, but is so microtransaction dependent that it makes the late game become one of two options: 1) pay a lot of money to get what you need to be able to beat higher level PvE or compete in mid/high level PvP ($100 minimum) 2) grind every day for like 2 years.”
“Wouldn't recommend this game to my worst enemy, as the only way to get rid of ads is paying $14 every month, which in itself is ridiculous.”
- grinding118 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for leveling up heroes and acquiring new characters, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and frustration. While some players find the grinding enjoyable and manageable, others feel it becomes tedious and overly time-consuming, especially in the later stages. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with some appreciating the challenge it presents, while others criticize it for hindering progression and enjoyment.
“What can I say, it's amazing! Currently my favorite game, I'm even avoiding playing my console for this game. That's how much I like it! It isn't all strategy, but it isn't all luck either. Getting heroes and leveling isn't tedious, but it's not easy either (early game it is). Making your own team and stacking abilities is great, and of course, my favorite part is merging to see how high I can get my characters.”
“Really good merger game with lots of strategy behind it; super unique, not too grindy, simple, and fun.”
“It's too much grinding for the next stage; it took me half a month to complete stage 6, and a month to not complete stage 7.”
“The grinding is really heavy for what feels like minuscule rewards, and the gameplay can be repetitive.”
“It's just too grindy and drains a lot of your phone battery.”
- graphics70 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players praising the pixel art style and character designs as aesthetically pleasing and nostalgic. However, some users report performance issues, including stuttering and crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are appreciated, there are calls for optimization and additional effects to enhance gameplay further.
“The graphics are very cool, the characters are amazing, and everything is great, but I wish there were effects added, like when the hero activates his ability, he says words out loud.”
“Awsome graphics, it always has updates, its Discord is so helpful, the animation and effects are fabulous, I'm loving the gameplay.”
“I thoroughly enjoy this game, the artwork is nice, the gameplay loop is fun enough.”
“I have no problem with my internet and my game stays cool with other games, even real-time high graphic MOBAs, but this game made my phone so hot and it is battery draining.”
“Would've been a five star if it weren't for the constant crashes and glitches. I keep on losing points in the arena. Also, for a pixel graphic game, this game really overheats my phone; can you fix this please, thank you!”
“The game itself is good, but the problem is that it doesn't get past the launch screen with the artwork 90% of the time.”
- stability63 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing after completing matches or leveling up characters, leading to lost progress and frustration. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and enjoyable aspects, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience, preventing higher ratings.
“This is the first time I rate a game, and I give it 5 stars! It has a very good concept, nice old graphics, and is a bug-free game. The developer is smart, and I hope to see the game rise with success.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a truly enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions or issues.”
“Newest update causes constant glitches and freezes the game requiring a reset.”
“The game is amazing, I like it a lot, but I can't play anymore; rewards being lost because 'an error has occurred' are making me crazy. The game freezes when I already had beaten the boss, and nothing is saved.”
“Every time I level up a hero, it freezes and I have to restart it again.”
- story62 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and character backgrounds. While the gameplay is enjoyable and offers extensive content, the absence of a compelling story mode detracts from the overall experience, leading users to hope for future updates that could introduce richer lore and interactive storytelling elements.
“I hope you guys add more heroes with background stories.”
“Great game, would only ask for more interactive content or even just a longer story mode as it stops giving characters at the 5th stage.”
“Will also be nice if we can get to know the story and characters a little bit more.”
“The only thing missing is a bit of story.”
“Even a hobbled together story that unfolded as you play would have added a little more depth.”
“There is absolutely no reason for there to be a 'continue' timer in story mode.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, several users have reported frustrating issues with the game freezing on the title screen while the music continues to play, leading to a poor overall experience. Additionally, the lack of options to customize or mute the music has been a point of contention among players.
“Honestly, the gameplay, art, and music are all great.”
“Spent 10 minutes listening to very nice music and staring at/tapping on the logo screen.”
“Great music.”
“Uninstalled it and only plays background music on loading screen and never actually loads.”
“Stuck at title screen.. the music is still playing, but no progress, no notification about internet access, no notification about error, no notification about the game not responding.... it happened after the update to 0.8.8.... I have reinstalled the game but still the same...”
“What kind of game doesn't have a settings menu to mute the music and sound?”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism from users, highlighting severe performance issues such as stuttering, FPS drops, and overheating, which make it nearly unplayable. Many players report that the game drains battery quickly and causes their devices to lag or crash, indicating a need for substantial improvements in optimization. Despite its enjoyable gameplay and artwork, the lack of efficient performance management detracts from the overall experience.
“This game is really good; I would have rated it 5 stars if this one thing was fixed: the game heats up and drains your battery faster than a 3D high-quality MMORPG. Please optimize the game's performance; also, this totally does not need Wi-Fi or any internet connection to run. Can't it be an offline game?”
“I tried to wait several weeks, but every day that I log in and see how slow the game loads, despite being 2D and plenty of 3D games on mobile being better optimized than this.”
“I like the concept and its progression (albeit I haven't gone very far and I'm still at the beginning). The artwork is amazing, but I'm giving it 3 stars for its horrible performance, unbelievable stuttering, and FPS drops. It is literally unplayable; please try to optimize your game more.”
“The game heats up my phone worse than any other game I have played before, so it probably needs some optimization of some kind.”
“The game itself is very satisfying and fun and actually difficult, unlike most mobile games, but it's horribly optimized and often corrupts, crashes, or slows down massively.”
- character development12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its stunning character designs and strategic gameplay, drawing comparisons to titles like Final Fantasy Tactics. However, some players express frustration with occasional bugs affecting character abilities and the limited availability of past skins. Overall, the character aesthetics are highly appreciated, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
“The character design and the arts are lovely.”
“Amazing character designs.”
“I absolutely love the character designs.”
“Really frustrating that all these games keep shoehorning these racist character designs in there.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability due to engaging gameplay mechanics and unique characters, offering a fun and strategic experience. However, some users feel that it lacks sufficient replay value and suggest improvements in this area.
“Fun strategy game, high replay value with unique characters.”
“Great game with good replayability.”
“Nice depth to it with some very replayable content.”
“The game's good but lacks replayability.”
“Add more replayability...”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with amusing bugs and quirky character interactions adding to the overall enjoyment. The translation errors and comedic moments, such as a character's amusing animations, contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere that many reviewers appreciate. Overall, the humor enhances the game's charm and keeps players engaged.
“I generally love the game, but the bug was hilarious because in an event where you guess which color would win, especially with the succubus character that converts an enemy to be an ally, it bugged out. After the fight, the only enemy that showed was that one enemy that got charmed, and I couldn't click any buttons. Hahahaha!”
“It's funny because it looks like he's searching for his bombs in the bag, but nothing is thrown.”
“The translation in some places is hilarious.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional response to the PvP aspects of the game, indicating that their experiences in this area have left a negative impression, leading them to avoid it altogether.
