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Princess Castle Quest

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80%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, grinding
100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Princess Castle Quest is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Piggybank Studios and was released on March 24, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Princess Castle Quest" is a 2D puzzle game with a level editor, where players solve puzzles to earn diamonds and buy a must save a princess while exploring various environments such as pyramids, lava caves and outer space. The game offers a large variety of challenging puzzle mechanics, and supports local co-op or remote play through Steam. It also includes a level editor for players to create and share their own levels. The game includes a range of difficulty levels from easy to head-scratching.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • The game features a vast variety of well-crafted puzzles and mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • It has a charming presentation with delightful sound design, making it a joy to play.
  • The inclusion of a level editor and plenty of bonus content adds significant replay value and encourages community creativity.
  • Some mechanics feel underutilized, leaving players wanting more from certain features.
  • The tutorial can be unclear, which may lead to confusion for new players.
  • There are occasional rough edges in the game's design, despite its overall polish.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple sokoban foundation that evolves into an adventure-style experience, encouraging exploration and experimentation through various themed worlds. Players engage in real-time, grid-based movement while solving puzzles that incorporate a diverse range of mechanics, though some elements feel underutilized. Overall, the game offers a rich and engaging puzzle experience, reminiscent of titles like Antichamber, with a promise of even more creativity in user-generated content.

    • “Simple sokoban gameplay on the surface, but the adventure-style construction means you'll spend plenty of time exploring, experimenting, and scratching your head over the location of that last missing gem. The formula stays fresh thanks to different themes in each world--in one, for example, you'll use portals to solve the expansive multi-screen levels, while in another you'll pick up different weapons and need to figure out how to use them across a dozen or so puzzles.”
    • “Many different intuitive mechanics interact in interesting ways to create one quality puzzle after another.”
    • “Really amazing game with how many unique puzzle mechanics they were able to fit in.”
    • “My only complaint is that some mechanics feel underused, for example the bow and push-pull rods.”
    • “There's some puzzle mechanics that aren't utilized or permutated in the campaign, and I expect some great user levels or dev puzzle packs in the future.”
    • “Nothing difficult, more of a discovery-type puzzler such as Antichamber than a pure mechanical puzzler like Snakebird or Sausage.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its charm and cuteness, complementing the overall aesthetic alongside the graphics and animations. Players find it enjoyable and fitting for the casual, puzzle-oriented gameplay.

    • “Casual, polite puzzler with cute music.”
    • “Graphics and music are quite charming too.”
    • “I also like the art, the animations, and the music.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game due to its custom engine, which offers ultra-snappy controls and adjustable game speeds, making tedious tasks more manageable. Features like a decent undo option, instant puzzle resets, and fast travel further enhance the experience by reducing frustration and streamlining gameplay. Overall, these elements help mitigate the typical grind found in sokoban games.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as charming, complementing the overall aesthetic of the game alongside its music.

    • “The graphics and music are quite charming too.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a delight to behold.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches or technical issues encountered during gameplay.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the voice-made sound effects to be exceptionally funny, adding a humorous touch to the overall gaming experience.

    • “The voice and sound effects are hilarious.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The quirky characters and their witty banter kept me entertained throughout the game.”
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Princess Castle Quest is a action game.

Princess Castle Quest is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Princess Castle Quest was released on March 24, 2021.

Princess Castle Quest was developed by Piggybank Studios.

Princess Castle Quest has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Princess Castle Quest is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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