King Of The Castle

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"King of the Castle" is a multiplayer party game set in a medieval world, where players act as Nobles in the Monarch's council, voting on decisions and plotting their own schemes. The game offers over 900,000 words of content, with 950 Events and 80 unique Endings, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same. Balance the demands of five distinct regions, while navigating shifting power dynamics and betrayals in this game of political intrigue.

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+12

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,362 reviews

story96 positive mentions

grinding24 negative mentions

Extremely fun to play with friends and great for Twitch integration.
The writing is witty and engaging, creating memorable and humorous storylines.
Only one person needs to own the game for others to join, making it accessible for larger groups.

The game can feel unbalanced, especially for the monarch, making it difficult to win.
Requires a minimum of four players, which can be a challenge for smaller groups.
Some events and choices can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs.

story
274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
62%
3%
The game's story is a dynamic blend of humor, intrigue, and player-driven narratives, making it a standout in the multiplayer genre. Players engage in a collaborative storytelling experience filled with political machinations, where each session can lead to unique and entertaining outcomes. While it may not satisfy those seeking deep strategy or single-player depth, it excels as a light-hearted party game that thrives on interaction and creativity among friends.
- “The game’s clever mix of diplomacy, backstabbing, and narrative-driven choices sets it apart from traditional strategy games, offering a fresh take on player-driven storytelling.”
- “What sets this game apart is its emphasis on player interaction and role-playing, with each participant contributing to the evolving story.”
- “The storytelling is magnificent and the game is highly engaging.”
- “Some story moments were okay, but there was not much player interaction or game for the audience to participate in compared to Jackbox.”
- “Are you a Twitch viewer who wants to be read a boring 'choose your own adventure' style story, where the choices don't really seem to matter, while staring at a browser window that says 'wait for something exciting to happen' for hours on end?”
- “It felt super bad for my friends to just sit there and get the 'failed scheme goal' story over and over with no recourse.”
gameplay
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
75%
3%
The gameplay of "King of the Castle" is characterized by its engaging multiplayer mechanics and a simple voting system that drives decision-making among players, creating a dynamic and often unpredictable experience. While the game offers a unique blend of storytelling and party game elements, some players feel that it lacks depth in mechanics and can become repetitive over time, particularly for noble players who spend significant time waiting for their turn. Overall, the game is praised for its intuitive interface, humor, and potential for fun interactions, especially in larger groups, but it could benefit from additional interactive features to enhance player engagement.
- “The gameplay loop revolves around reading dynamic events and storylines that evolve over the course of a game and voting on decisions that determine the outcome for both your local area and the kingdom as a whole.”
- “The interweaving of party-based gameplay and complex storytelling makes the game act more like Dungeons & Dragons than the Jackbox Party Pack, and I find that alignment quite welcome.”
- “The gameplay is fun and well-paced, the writing is snappy, and I'm utterly charmed by the art style.”
- “The gameplay loop of noble players usually consists of staring at an empty screen 90% of the time and awaiting their turn to make a decision, whenever the monarch player gets to it.”
- “So you'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't work out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics, and decided instead it would be better to compete with reading a book for your time.”
- “Unfortunately, not much is offered in terms of gameplay.”
humor
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and the ability to generate hilarious and unexpected moments, especially when played with friends. Players appreciate the light-hearted tone and whimsical visuals that enhance the comedic experience, making it a fun and memorable party game. The interactive storytelling elements and absurd scenarios contribute to a rich, humorous narrative that keeps players laughing throughout their sessions.
- “The game’s writing is superb, filled with clever dialogue, humorous exchanges, and a deep sense of medieval world-building.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious and tongue-in-cheek, the events are engaging and can take surprising turns, and voting ranges from heartwarming moments of unity to darkly hilarious psychopathy.”
- “The random events generate hilarious stories and naturally pit players against each other ('wait - you spent [i]how[/i] much on a bear??').”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a cartoonish medieval art style characterized by colorful character designs and simple backgrounds, which effectively complement its humorous narrative. While many players appreciate the charming visuals and engaging worldbuilding, some criticize the graphics for being simplistic and lacking depth compared to other titles, with limited options for enhancement. Overall, the art style is seen as a delightful aspect that enhances the multiplayer experience, despite its mediocrity in technical execution.
- “The light-hearted visuals serve to complement the often humorous tone of the game’s writing, making the more tense moments of intrigue and backstabbing all the more enjoyable.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, the writing is fantastic and the game interface is really well designed and sleek looking.”
- “Easy to learn, you'll soon find yourself swept up in its compelling narrative events, greatly enriched by its lavish art style and musical compositions.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
- “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
replayability
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, driven by its cooperative mechanics, diverse events, and strategic depth, making it particularly enjoyable for groups. Players appreciate the blend of humor and strategy, alongside the developers' commitment to adding content, which enhances the game's longevity. Overall, it is seen as a fun and engaging experience that remains fresh through multiple playthroughs.
- “Ridiculously fun game to play with friends with tons of replayability.”
- “The game has a rich and humorous storyline, with huge replayability and plenty of strategy.”
- “Amazing writing, stories, choices, and hours of fun and replayability.”
- “Overall while a fun game for one or two games and is priced as such, it needs extensive balance changes for it to have better replay value, as for now it's a party game you play to break the mold rather than set aside time for.”
- “Idk why they're undervaluing this game, but it is far too intricate and replayable to be worth a mere $5.”
- “The devs of the game are very friendly and passionate about the game and with how much content and replayability it has, you can really feel the love for creating.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its captivating and beautifully composed soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience without being disruptive. Players appreciate the chill and serene background music, particularly during map exploration, and find it perfectly complements the game's charming artwork and humorous writing. Overall, the musical score is considered a standout feature that enriches the gameplay and narrative.
- “The music is amazing; I love the main music when looking at the map, so chill and serene <3”
- “A cherry on top is the great musical score which sets the scene perfectly.”
- “The art is so gorgeous to look at; the music is captivating without being disruptive; and the writing has an incredible sense of humor.”
- “Would you advertise a music volume slider or vsync?”
- “From the background music to the art style to the community engagement and the price tag of the game.”
- “The schemes are unique, art is elegant, and the music is enthralling.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and linear, often feeling that farming and trade numbers lack meaningful impact on gameplay. Many report frustration with the lack of strategic depth, as events and voting mechanics do not significantly alter outcomes, leading to repetitive experiences. Overall, the grinding feels underutilized and could benefit from a rework to enhance player engagement and strategy.
- “It’s very linear after playing a few games; once you replay a region more than a few times, you know the outcome. It can get very tedious replaying the same event over and over.”
- “Stats underutilized; things like low military, trade, and farming don’t matter unless you are near 1-2. There’s little strategy outside of an RNG check. I would like to see a small rework, but due to being a small team, I feel it can wait.”
- “Often it feels like the numbers for farming and trade could be any number, and it really doesn't matter except for the goals.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its unique items, like the emotional support cat, and the ability to personalize your ship, fostering a sense of ownership. Players appreciate the engaging and humorous dialogue, which leads to a range of emotional outcomes, from heartwarming unity to dark humor. Despite some repetitiveness in storylines, the game's community support enhances the overall emotional experience, making it captivating and enjoyable.
- “The inclusion of unique items, such as the emotional support cat, and the ability to decorate your ship add a touch of personality and ownership to the overall experience.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious and tongue-in-cheek, the events are engaging and can take surprising turns, and voting ranges from heartwarming moments of unity to darkly hilarious psychopathy.”
- “While the gameplay loop of factions having only a few select unique storylines can get quite repetitive, I find the ability for varying emotional outcomes of the group to be a testament to just how captivating 'King of the Castle' can be.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by visually diverse environments that create a strong sense of tension and discovery, particularly enhanced by a dynamic day-night cycle. This immersive experience is most enjoyable in larger groups, where players can fully engage with the thrilling risks and rewards of exploration.
- “The atmospheric tension and sense of discovery created by the day-night cycle enhance the thrill of venturing out, knowing the risks and rewards are amplified.”
- “For smaller groups, it will likely be much less fun, but if everyone really gets into the whole atmosphere, it is an incredible time.”
- “[u] [b] visually diverse and atmospheric environments [/b] [/u]”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is characterized by a cartoonish medieval art style featuring vibrant designs and straightforward backgrounds. However, players express a desire for modding capabilities to enhance character customization and introduce new events, indicating a potential area for improvement in character depth and personalization.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs, particularly with twitch integration, and a lack of responsiveness from developers regarding these issues. While the gameplay can be enjoyable, it is often hindered by technical problems, especially when playing with the minimum required number of players, which can lead to frustrating drop-outs.
- “The game's Twitch integration has proven to be buggy, and the other bugs appearing do not get noticed by the devs. The game itself is fun when it works, but the fact that it rarely works correctly is a problem.”
- “You need at minimum three other players to play alongside you in order to play at all, and this is absolutely a game of 'the more the merrier', especially in non-Twitch mode when having the minimum number of players can mess up your ability to play with buggy drop-outs.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on frequent mandatory preroll and midroll ads, particularly affecting all but the smallest non-affiliate streamers, which has drawn criticism from users for being intrusive.
- “I hope you like frequent mandatory preroll and midroll ads from all but the smallest non-affiliate+ streamers!”

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