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"King or Fail - Castle Takeover" is a Strategy game where players must build and defend their kingdom against enemies. The game's marketing includes frequent ads that some may find annoying, and there have been reports of bugs affecting gameplay. Following the game's description, players will need to conquer enemies and build their kingdom, facing the risk of failing miserably.

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

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

monetization875 negative mentions

The game is entertaining and has a cute aesthetic.
It offers a lot of gameplay mechanics and progression options.
The concept of building and upgrading a kingdom is engaging.

The game is plagued by excessive forced ads that interrupt gameplay.
Progression becomes frustratingly slow without watching numerous ads.
There are frequent crashes and bugs that hinder the gaming experience.

monetization
914 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, they often find that even after purchasing, forced ads still interrupt gameplay. Overall, the overwhelming frequency and length of ads have led to a frustrating experience, causing many players to uninstall the game.
- “I immediately thought it was entertaining enough to pay for no ads.”
- “I've personally bought the no ads package and it's totally worth it.”
- “If I enjoy a game, I have no problem buying the no ads version, but if I can't even play due to so many ads, I just uninstall.”
- “Even when you pay for the ad-free version, you will get put in a position where you need to watch the ads to win a battle.”
- “The game would actually be fun if the ads were at a normal, reasonable amount.”
- “The ads are killing the game; there is an ad every few seconds, and the game is so good if it was only with less ads.”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
66%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and smooth, with a decent concept and potential for fun. However, the overwhelming frequency of forced ads—often interrupting gameplay every 20 to 90 seconds—significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. Many users express a desire for a better balance between gameplay and advertisements, suggesting that the current ad model makes the game nearly unplayable.
- “Gameplay is great.”
- “Surprisingly fun and smooth gameplay.”
- “Game has potential and is entertaining, also has that unique gameplay.”
- “Look, I get you have to make money through ads, but them popping up every couple of seconds is unacceptable. Ads for bonuses, ads for chests, ads to speed things up, why then do I need to have my gameplay interrupted so often with no control?”
- “But the random 30-second ads that just pop up for no reason at all in the middle of gameplay are very disruptive and cause the game to freeze.”
- “I was almost about to buy and support the free ad version, but when I realized the game forces you to watch ads at every turn and that some of the rate of forced pop-up ads are atrocious, like every 2 to 5 minutes of gameplay, it just ruins your gameplay and fun moments.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly during battles and while ads are loading. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function properly, often requiring them to restart the app, which significantly hampers gameplay. Despite some enjoyment of the game itself, the overwhelming issues with stability have led to a negative experience for many users.
- “The game constantly freezes.”
- “Completely freezes up and shuts down all the time; do not waste your time downloading this.”
- “It's got so many glitches and bugs; it could be a good game, but they should rename it 'Frozen King' because all this app does is freeze.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with many players noting that missions become repetitive and often unresponsive, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some appreciate the creative elements and potential for engaging narratives, the overall consensus is that the story is minimal and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Players express a desire for more meaningful quests and improvements to mission structures to foster a more immersive story.
- “Good gaming plot formation”
- “Wonderful creative and unique full color action game with everyday stories of real life.”
- “No story.”
- “A bit repetitive; vendors should hold thousands of goods rather than barely a hundred to stay supplied until the player returns from battle to restock, and if you're playing close to your 24-hour daily starting/sign-in time, missions won't renew.”
- “I'm level 34 and missions stopped at upgrade farmers 0/5, and there's nothing to upgrade except homes.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the good visuals and animations, while others find them simple or dull, suggesting improvements are needed. Some users note that the game can be demanding on devices, leading to heating and battery drain, but overall, the aesthetic is generally well-received. There are calls for enhancements to character sizes and design elements to elevate the visual experience further.
- “It's a great game concept, fun with really good graphics.”
- “Fun game, great graphics.”
- “Very good game, graphics are also good without ads, 5 stars game.”
- “Great game, but too heavy on the phone that it competes with COD when it comes to heating and battery loss, while the visuals look simple.”
- “Lastly, the graphics are a bit dull; please enhance the design a bit.”
- “For a simple strategy game, the graphics feel like they are from 1988.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
92%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the farming and mining elements, many express frustration with the increasing tedium and reliance on ads, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Progression can feel slow and unrewarding, leading to dissatisfaction, especially when technical issues arise that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from excessive grinding and ad interruptions.
- “Progress isn't too grindy and is nonstop rewarding you with progress, city changes, and new resources.”
- “The grinding feels meaningful, as every effort leads to noticeable improvements and exciting new content.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is balanced; it keeps me engaged without feeling like a chore.”
- “As much as I really enjoy the farming and mining aspects of the game as well as upgrading things, the battles make it just not worth it.”
- “I'm tired of farming just to get demolished.”
- “Progress gets insanely tedious and gets you nearly nothing new.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as overheating, excessive battery drain, and frequent lags, freezes, and crashes, particularly in the late game. Many players express frustration over forced ads that disrupt gameplay, further exacerbating the overall negative experience.
- “Please fix the performance and battery consumption.”
- “The app is extremely not optimized; within 30 minutes of having it open, my Pixel phone overheats completely.”
- “Not only forced ads that interrupt your idle gains, but also extremely poorly optimized - within 30 minutes of having the app open, my Pixel phone overheats completely.”
- “Uses up a lot of battery, with horrible performance issues late in the game, and heats up your phone.”
- “Poorly optimized and bugged, as it lags, freezes, and crashes.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the nice tracks and satisfying sound effects that enhance the gaming experience. However, some users find the music repetitive, particularly mentioning the overuse of "banjo music," which can detract from immersion. Overall, while the sound design supports gameplay, it may benefit from more variety to keep players engaged.
- “Nice music track, satisfying sound effects; haptics can be turned off immediately to settle into prolonged gaming.”
- “Only loading screen and music coming.”
- “You've interrupted my music.”
- “I got tired of hearing 'banjo music'.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly the irony of rapid upgrades leading to negative consequences, which resonates with their own tendencies to prioritize upgrades in gameplay.
- “Upgrading too fast will come back to bite you in the end, which I find funny as it is always the first thing I do in every game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the app's automatic playback feature, which can lead to unexpected emotional responses as it disrupts their activities and creates a sense of intrusion.