Silent Castle
Get on Play Store"Silent Castle" is an action-packed game with ingenious mechanics and excellent visuals, challenging players to be the last survivor in the castle. However, it features a significant amount of grinding, missing optimization, and is filled with bugs. The game's excessive advertisements and occasional humor add to the overall experience, but players should be aware of these limitations. The developer should work on optimization and bug fixes to enhance the overall gaming experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a fun and unique concept that combines tower defense with survival elements.
- The art style is appealing and reminiscent of popular games like Don't Starve.
- Gameplay can be engaging and addictive, providing a good challenge for players.
- The game is riddled with ads, making it frustrating to play as many actions require watching ads.
- Purchasing the 'no ads' package does not effectively remove ads, leading to disappointment among players.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in higher levels, causing crashes and loss of progress.
- monetization6,127 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that are integral to gameplay. Many players report that it is nearly impossible to progress without watching ads, even after purchasing the "no ads" package, which often only provides a limited number of ad skips rather than a complete removal of ads. This has led to feelings of frustration and disappointment, as players feel misled by the advertising claims and find the game heavily reliant on ad views for survival and upgrades. Overall, while the game has potential, the aggressive monetization through ads has marred the experience for many users.
“I paid for no ads and yet I still have to watch ads. Please fix this or refund.”
“Paid for no ads but still have to watch ads for everything.”
“I bought the no ads package for $9.99 and I still have ads for everything.”
“It's a shame they rip you off because the game itself without the constant ads is very addictive.”
“Paid to remove ads but still have to watch ads for everything.”
“The game is fun but you can't do much without watching ads, and the ads are often buggy.”
- stability969 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing after watching ads, losing progress, and being unable to complete levels due to bugs, particularly in higher stages. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by persistent technical problems that make it frustrating and often unplayable.
“No glitches so far, but I'll edit if I come across any.”
“Occasionally glitches out; it would be nice if there was more information on what some things do.”
“Update: volume is fixed but the game won't let me play at all or freezes at the talent screen.”
“The game freezes a lot, either after a game is won/lost or during playing the game.”
“It constantly freezes in the middle or even towards the end of games so when you're doing well or potentially spent the premium currency on things to succeed it loses all your progress and there is no continue option.”
- gameplay386 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with a unique concept and decent mechanics. However, it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt the experience, making it feel more like an ad viewer than a game. Many players express frustration over the lack of balance, bugs, and the necessity to watch ads to progress, which detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“Overall, the gameplay is very nice and rewarding, but the ads ruin it.”
“The gameplay itself is quite fun, but it gets completely ruined by the number of ads.”
“The gameplay is fun and it's addicting to play.”
“The gameplay is a bit repetitive and not very rewarding.”
“Unfortunately, the actual gameplay is a very 'meh' tower defense that lets you buy your way out of trouble by watching ads--in fact this seems to be the only successful strategy.”
“More ads than actual gameplay.”
- graphics172 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a strong resemblance to the art style of "Don't Starve," which some view as charming while others criticize it as unoriginal or a blatant copy. While the overall aesthetic is often described as cute and appealing, there are frequent complaints about graphical glitches and a lack of polish that detracts from the experience. Additionally, the game's visuals are sometimes overshadowed by the overwhelming presence of ads and gameplay issues, leading to a perception that the graphics, while decent, could benefit from further refinement and originality.
“I love the 'Don't Starve' art style and it works well applied to this.”
“The game itself is fun, and the artwork is incredible.”
“Great concept with an art style clearly based on 'Don't Starve' which looks great.”
“The game is messy and buggy, using the art style of a popular game to get some fans, while drilling you with ads.”
“The graphics are meh, the sounds are meh, the buildings are boring and outdone, and the game itself is boring.”
“The art style is literally ripped from 'Don't Starve'.”
- music136 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's music has received significant criticism for its lack of options to mute or adjust volume, with many players expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off while they listen to their own music. The repetitive nature of the soundtrack has also been noted as annoying, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, players are calling for a settings menu to control audio settings, which is currently absent.
“I love the game, nice graphic design, love the eerie music playing in the background.”
“I thought they were joking on the music part but for real this game is fire; the music matches perfectly with the game. I just downloaded it a few minutes ago and I absolutely love this game.”
“It's a good game; however, I find that the rounds are too short and unlike TikTok ads had told me, there is no soundtrack other than the intro music. Disappointing as the sounds in the game aren't exactly satisfying; however, incredible game idea could have been more perfected though.”
“There's no options menu for silencing the music or the effects.”
“No setting for volume or music levels which is just bonkers not to have.”
“The music is way too loud and I want to listen to music, so you should have a setting button to turn off the music or something.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is excessively grindy, requiring significant time investment or monetary spending to progress, which leads to a tedious and repetitive experience. Players express frustration over the slow accumulation of in-game currency and the overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game has potential, many feel it is ultimately designed more for ad revenue than for player satisfaction.
“The game is set up to be very grindy (or expensive) unlocking power-ups and characters, which would be okay, except you can't grind at it because you are limited to how much you can play at a time.”
“End game rewards are too small and don't level up with difficulty, which makes getting upgrades very grindy and repetitive.”
“The amount of time you have to put into grinding or watching ads to unlock any additional content is unreasonable and the game baits you into thinking you're doing worse than other players when the other players seem to be AI who get add-ons you can only get from watching ads.”
- story26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for deeper lore and narrative integration, particularly through missions. Many users find the current storyline lacking and feel that the gameplay is hindered by technical issues and a reliance on ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the concept, they believe that a more engaging story and improved multiplayer features could enhance enjoyment significantly.
“I like the game; it is really great, but I just wish the game added more lore into it. For example, if every time you play as a knight, they would add a little story related to that knight if you finish the mission.”
“It's an okay game; maybe if there were more to it and it had an online mode to play with friends, it could be more enjoyable. I love the concept and idea, but I would enjoy it even more if there were a story behind it.”
“This game has more detail and more of a storyline on characters.”
“It's like a 6th grader's creative story.”
“There are plenty of games with less ads and better game story/play.”
“Game is fine but it started to bug when I unlocked the fourth mission and now I can't play because the game crashes.”
- optimization23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 48 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent stuttering, freezing, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the excessive ads that further detract from the experience, and there are calls for significant improvements to performance and user interface. While the game's concept is appreciated, the overall execution suffers due to these optimization issues.
“The game is fun, but it needs optimization; the upgrades hardly ever work, and when you lose a game because you can't upgrade anything, it is very annoying.”
“Unfortunately, the game isn't optimized well either.”
“The concept is really good, but the optimization is lacking.”
“It's a fun game, but poorly optimized and kind of clunky.”
- humor23 mentions
- 87 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as both amusing and ironic, with players finding the concept and certain situations funny despite the game's numerous issues, such as excessive ads and frequent crashes. While some users appreciate the comedic elements and quirky design, many express frustration over the game's performance and monetization strategies, suggesting that the humor is overshadowed by technical problems and misleading features. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, providing laughs but also highlighting the game's shortcomings.
“Hilarious concept.”
“Listen up, this is an insanely hilarious way to get players to watch ads.”
“Hilarious and fun.”
“There are so many glitches in this game it is not funny.”
“Game would be great but there are so many ads it's not funny and it's 10 bucks to get rid of the ads.”
“This game is really bad and was not fun to play with too many ads, the cobweb guy has too much power, we should be able to add more defense, the game keeps lagging and kicking me out. I don't recommend this app; it's very hard, unfunny, kind of goofy, lags, and needs ads for literally anything.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many players expressing disappointment due to a lack of engaging content and frustrating gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the initial concept and potential for replay value, issues like difficult levels, glitches, and a feeling of completion lead to a consensus that replayability is minimal. Many users hope for improvements that could enhance their willingness to revisit the game.
“I think the game is great, lots of replayability; reminds me of the first time I played Among Us.”
“Let's say if it was a soul survivor trying to reinforce a cabin in the woods against a monster that gets harder by the level, you would be able to sell characters, upgrades, design your cabin, and towers. Then it's a win-win because the ads are up and the player got a more playable situation with options to buy. This is one of those games where I love the concept but just wish I could make the game myself.”
“Good idea but now that I beat it there's no replayability.”
“Replayability is practically zero.”
“It needs work, night 18 glitches consistently, it won't let you finish the round. As a free game it's okay, I wish I could get a refund on the ad-free purchase since it was a big letdown. It had potential, but loses its replayability with the night 18 glitch.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its dark and spooky aesthetic, reminiscent of "Don't Starve," which many players find captivating and addictive. However, frequent and lengthy mid-game ads disrupt the immersive experience, detracting from the overall atmosphere and flow of gameplay. Some players also suggest adding more interactive props to enhance the environment further.
“The Don't Starve aesthetic got me hooked, and I love the spooky atmosphere the game can create!”
“Very impressed with this game; I love the atmosphere and it's incredibly addicting.”
“The atmosphere and environment in the game are dark enough to be awesome.”
“Too many mid-game ads ruin flow and atmosphere.”
“The ads are okay for what you get, but are far too long, breaking the game flow and atmosphere, and are far too frequent as well.”
“I don't like ads in the middle of a session and feel like it just kills the atmosphere of trying to survive.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional frustration and disappointment with the game, citing issues like the inability to play with friends, excessive ads, and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the game has a promising concept, these technical problems and lack of responsiveness from developers have left users feeling heartbroken and dissatisfied.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs are enjoyable, the character development aspect is overshadowed by the intrusive ad experience, which detracts from overall gameplay satisfaction. Players feel that the option to remove ads does not provide sufficient value, as it only eliminates mandatory ads without addressing the ongoing ad interruptions.
