Sky Castle - (nonogram)
Get on Play Store"Sky Castle - is a captivating puzzle game that combines an intriguing story with wonderful mechanics and fabulous graphics. As you solve your way to the Castle of Heaven, enjoy the excellent soundtrack while avoiding the annoyance of frequent ads. The game encourages you to complete your journey by solving the ultimate nonogram puzzle."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and calming music create a relaxing atmosphere.
- The puzzles are challenging yet enjoyable, with a good variety of sizes and themes.
- Minimal ads that are non-intrusive, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
- The controls can be finicky, especially on larger puzzles, leading to accidental misclicks.
- Some puzzles may require guessing, which can be frustrating and detracts from the logic aspect.
- The game can drain battery quickly and may cause devices to heat up during play.
- monetization152 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while ads are present, they are generally non-intrusive and can be skipped after a few seconds. However, several users expressed frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly after completing puzzles or when attempting to regain lives, leading some to feel that purchasing an ad-free option does not fully eliminate ads. Overall, while some players appreciate the minimal ad interruptions, others find the ad experience detracts significantly from their enjoyment of the game.
“I searched around and found Sky Castle 🏰. I am so glad I installed it and it didn't take me long to purchase no ads.”
“Excellent, no ads unless you want more lives, and even that's optional.”
“To respond to that other review, the no ads purchase works perfectly fine.”
“The amount of ads really detracts from what is generally a good game.”
“I would have given this app a 5 because it's a really good game and quite relaxing; however, there are way too many ads.”
“My biggest issue is that I paid to remove ads and I'm still getting them.”
- music138 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere while players engage with the puzzles. Many users appreciate the soothing soundtrack, which complements the game's visuals and story, although some express frustration over the repetitive nature of the tracks and the inability to control the volume or mute the music. Additionally, interruptions from loud ads disrupt the serene experience, but overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal as a meditative and enjoyable puzzle experience.
“The music is beautiful, the images are nice, not the greatest on small boards, but entertaining enough.”
“The music is calming, the visuals are great.”
“The music is so soothing and whimsical!”
“My only complaint about them is that the game's music is very calming, yet the ads almost always have high energy audio, which is a jarring transition.”
“After an advertisement with sound plays, the music turns on very loud -- and will not shut off even if I swap to a different application.”
“Nice nonogram game; however, no way to mute music or sound effects makes it a no go for me.”
- story117 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as charming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful graphics and calming music. While many players appreciate the narrative's integration with the puzzles, some feel it is too brief or lacks depth, with a desire for more frequent story progression. Overall, the story adds a pleasant layer to the nonogram gameplay, though opinions vary on its significance and execution.
“The story has been amazing and the challenges provide a fair share of calm excitement.”
“It's a beautiful story, the puzzles are challenging and fun, and the results are so satisfying.”
“The story and music make it more interesting, immersive, and rewarding than a usual nonogram/picross game.”
“Also, the story is boring.”
“My only complaint is, as you go, you have pages and pages of puzzles for only about a minute of the story.”
“The story needs improvements because it feels odd.”
- graphics86 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and calming aesthetic, with many users highlighting the pleasing visuals and soothing music that enhance the overall experience. The artwork is described as adorable and better than similar games, although some users noted minor issues with intuitiveness and color accessibility. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a standout in the picross genre.
“Beautiful graphics and music.”
“The graphics are beautiful, and the puzzles are super fun.”
“Amazing graphics, good game controls, maybe too many 20x20 puzzles, but overall a beautiful adventure.”
“Good game, can understand some people's qualms with graphics; color blind people might have an issue.”
“The graphics are quaint.”
“Drains your battery and makes your phone run hot... just to display some 2D graphics a first-time programmer could do better.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of Sky Castle is praised for its beautiful aesthetics, soothing music, and engaging puzzles, making it a standout nonogram experience. While some users appreciate the customizable difficulty and clear mechanics, others note issues with ads and unclear rules that can detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay relaxing and enjoyable, with a well-designed interface and effective auto features enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“It has plenty of settings to customize your gameplay to suit how difficult you want it to be.”
“The narrative of the gameplay is intriguing, that should keep your focus.”
“The art is beautiful, the music is soothing, and even the gameplay is just serene.”
“Sky castle has beautiful music and atmosphere, as well as tasteful puzzles, but lacks robust mechanics.”
“If the rules are unclear or a bit too far to really deduce intuitively how to solve mechanically with the numbers.”
“Filled with ads, giving a couple minutes of gameplay between each.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be heartwarming and emotionally impactful, with many expressing feelings of sadness upon completing it. The emotional connection is heightened by the game's design, which allows for a relaxed experience without harsh penalties, although some frustration arises from the small box sizes in larger puzzles. Overall, the game leaves a lasting emotional impression, making it a favorite among users.
“Very heartwarming game.”
“I have to say, at the end I was a bit emotional.”
“Ending nearly made me cry; I was not emotionally ready to leave this lovely little game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Sky Castle is widely praised for its beautiful music and calming ambiance, creating a relaxing experience for players. While the game features tasteful puzzles, some users express a desire for easier gameplay to enhance their enjoyment. Overall, the game's aesthetic and serene environment contribute significantly to its appeal.
“Sky Castle has beautiful music and atmosphere, as well as tasteful puzzles, but lacks robust mechanics.”
“A beautiful game - lovely atmosphere; I finished all the puzzles!”
“Amazing game, I can never get bored of it; such a calm and nice atmosphere it has!”
“The atmosphere feels empty and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the beautiful visuals, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game tries to create a unique atmosphere, but it ultimately falls flat and feels generic.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs causing discrepancies between displayed information and actual tile placements, leading to a frustrating experience. While some users report a smooth experience without glitches, the overall consensus highlights a prevalence of bugs and glitches that detract from gameplay.
“There are bugs where the digits say one thing but they don't correspond to the correct tile placement at all, so it becomes more of a guessing game than a puzzle game if you want to pass that buggy level.”
“Incredibly buggy.”
“Too many glitches.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and amusing, contributing to an enjoyable experience, particularly noted in its pixel art style.
“Hehehehe, it's a funny pixel game! :)”
