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The Castle Burns! is a single player casual hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Benevolent Banana Studio and was released on March 3, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Kill literally all of the Goblins, Orcs and other monsters with ridiculous oversized weapons and items born from pure insanity in this 2D Roguelike Arena Survival game! Do it fast, because The Castle Burns!

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a challenging experience compared to others in the genre, making it engaging for players who enjoy difficulty.
  • It features a variety of champions, weapons, and item combinations, allowing for creative and fun gameplay strategies.
  • The humor in the game, particularly in item descriptions and character interactions, adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
  • The controller issue with unintended double inputs during weapon selection can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Some players may find the game lacks depth and may not consider it a masterpiece despite its fun elements.
  • The automated combat mechanics may not appeal to those who prefer more hands-on control in their gameplay.
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    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay features automated combat mechanics, which streamline the fighting process but may limit player engagement and strategic decision-making.

    • “The combat mechanics are automated.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive and frustrating.”
  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by a dry wit, evident in item descriptions and the narrator's commentary, while the amusing sounds made by characters like the Cyclops add to the comedic experience. Players appreciate the funny style and engaging content, including diverse champions and upgrades, which contribute to an entertaining gameplay atmosphere.

    • “The creator has a dry sense of humor, which you can find in the item descriptions and the narrator.”
    • “Funny style, 12 champions to unlock (they all have their own starting weapons and specialties), upgrades to buy, and dungeons to visit; it’ll keep you busy.”
    • “Cyclops makes funny noises.”
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The Castle Burns! is a casual hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy, medieval and historical themes. Common tags for The Castle Burns! include indie, cartoon, action roguelike, combat, dark comedy and others.

The Castle Burns! is available on PC and Windows.

The Castle Burns! was released on March 3, 2023.

The Castle Burns! was developed by Benevolent Banana Studio.

The Castle Burns! has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Castle Burns! for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Castle Burns! is a single player game.

Similar games include Antipaint, Pesticide Not Required: Prologue, Noobs Want to Live, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Hordes of Hunger and others.