Kingland - Castle Adventure
Get on Play Store"Kingland - Castle Adventure" is a single-player strategy game set in a medieval land, where you build and battle to reclaim your kingdom as the King. The game boasts a good plot, sensational graphics, and stunning game mechanics, but is very grinding with annoying ads and can be buggy at times. Overall, it offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of the genre.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, with a mix of resource gathering and combat.
- Players appreciate the lack of forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
- The graphics and overall design of the game are well-received, making it visually appealing.
- The game is plagued by frequent bugs and crashes, especially after watching ads.
- Many players feel that the game has become pay-to-win, requiring premium currency for upgrades.
- Progression can be frustratingly slow, with excessive reliance on ads for resources and upgrades.
- monetization595 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, both forced and optional. While some appreciate the ability to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game heavily relies on ads for progression, making it feel like a cash grab. Additionally, several users reported issues with the ad removal purchase, claiming it does not effectively eliminate ads, leading to dissatisfaction and accusations of misleading practices.
“I paid like $5 when I first downloaded the game for 'no ads.' Things were fine.”
“Really enjoying the game and the fact that there's no ads (unless I want to watch them) and no energy limits!”
“Pretty fun, I purchased the no ads, and the game itself is pretty casual and fun.”
“The update just added building upgrades that have no use other than to make fight level more difficult to force you to either spend to buy jewels or endlessly click on ads to get weapon upgrades every time.”
“They took a genuinely fun game and made it nothing more than a blatant microtransaction cash grab.”
“The game is riddled with ads.”
- story60 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered enjoyable and engaging, with a cartoonish aesthetic that appeals to players. However, many users report significant issues with quest progression, including bugs that prevent them from completing missions and a lack of clarity in objectives, leading to frustration and a sense of stagnation in the narrative. While the initial storyline is fun, players express a desire for more depth and continuity, as well as improvements to quest mechanics to enhance overall gameplay experience.
“It's a very fun game with a good story; I also lost track of time, so make sure you have a clock with you.”
“Easy to play, good graphics, and a great storyline.”
“The storyline and plot are a bit cheesy, but enjoyable, and I liked the cartoonish graphics and simple gameplay.”
“The game is good and has good potential, no forced ads and good graphics, but the storyline is boring; you can't do or upgrade buildings as you want, which kills all the joy.”
“Updates break your progress, and if you don't follow the missions exactly, you get your progress stuck and are unable to continue.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its simplicity and fun mechanics, while others criticize the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt the experience. Some users noted that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks originality, with limited variety in activities and challenges. Despite these issues, the graphics and overall design have been praised, and some players enjoy the blend of different gameplay styles, though many express frustration over the need to pay to remove ads for a smoother experience.
“The gameplay is still compelling, and the dev added the option to remove all ads for a one-time price, which is really great.”
“Graphics are very nicely done, gameplay is not difficult at all and most of all you can play offline also.”
“The gameplay is fluid, the graphics are great and there are plenty of missions and tasks to keep you entertained while you build up your kingdom.”
“If one had an endless mode or a different speed of enemy forcing different gameplay, I'd understand, but it's all just homogeneous.”
“At level 32, most of the game is watching ads, with very little gameplay.”
“Gameplay loop leaves a lot to be desired.”
- stability49 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches reported by users, particularly after watching ads. These interruptions often result in lost progress and resources, leading to frustration among players. While some updates have addressed certain bugs, the overall experience remains hampered by persistent freezing, making the game feel unplayable at times.
“Minor inconvenience except when watching an ad at the end of a stage for double rewards, then after the game freezes and you relaunch it you realize not only did you not get the double reward, but you have to play the entire stage over again.”
“This is a fun game, but freezes so much as to be unplayable.”
“Great little game and fun to play but constantly freezes, which ruins the whole experience.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the art style and visual quality, noting that the graphics are cute, well-done, and enhance gameplay, while others express dissatisfaction, calling for options to lower graphics settings or criticizing them as unoriginal. Despite some technical issues and a few negative comments, the general consensus leans towards the graphics being a strong point of the game.
“Graphics are excellent 👌 👍.”
“Graphics are very nicely done, gameplay is not difficult at all and most of all you can play offline also.”
“I love the art style, also.”
“If you add a low graphics mode or optimize it, I'll improve my rating, but for now, it's only 1 star.”
“Another pay-to-win game with the same graphics as a million others before.”
“Graphics are terrible.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the cumbersome upgrade and merging processes. While some appreciate the balance of farming and city-building elements, many express a desire for simplification, such as a merge-all button, to enhance the experience. Overall, opinions vary, with some enjoying the grind while others feel it hampers progress and enjoyment.
“The grinding in this game strikes a perfect balance; it's engaging without feeling overwhelming.”
“I appreciate that the grind is rewarding and not just a mindless task.”
“The grind feels meaningful, as it contributes to my character's growth and progression.”
“Upgrades and merges are extremely tedious and need simplification.”
“40 crystals daily if you're grinding versus 150 crystals for the kings' level up.”
“Most likely just so you have to keep rerolling and wasting time watching ads. Not a lot of stuff to do except constant farming for resources and upgrading your buildings.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers enjoyable gameplay and some replay value, players note that it lacks challenging missions or invasions to encourage repeated play. Once players fully develop their kingdoms, the experience can feel short-lived and less engaging, limiting overall replayability.
“This is a great game with a lot of replay value.”
“There are no super challenging replayable missions or invasions.”
“It's short-lived; it's kind of fun, but there is no replayability once you max out your kingdom and the other kingdoms.”
“The game lacks depth, making it hard to find reasons to replay after the initial experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and fitting well with the gameplay, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. However, some users find certain elements, like the background music and specific tracks, to be less appealing or awkward. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The music is wonderful; it keeps you engaged and adds a lot of fun to the game.”
“The background music is very calming and enhances the overall experience.”
“The animation is good, and the music keeps you busy and entertained throughout the game.”
“The music works, but the screen feels like just a still image.”
“The background music is very calming, but the King's smile is quite awkward.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny dialogue and quirky elements that add to the experience. However, some users feel that the humor may not resonate with everyone, suggesting it appeals more to a specific audience. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's charm.
“It's a very good game; I saw those weird funny ads on YouTube and decided to give it a go... I'm liking it so far.”
“The gameplay is generally well balanced, and there's funny dialogue.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, as it struggles to run smoothly even on newer devices like the Motorola workhorse, particularly in certain modes.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with a permanent forced ad banner at the bottom of the screen, which detracts from the emotional immersion of the game by creating a constant distraction.
