Castle Crashers

1. colnaghi

   Dec 3, 2012

   10

   One of the best action RPG games I've ever played on a console.
   Too much fun, full of interesting challenges and crazy enemies.
   This gameOne of the best action RPG games I've ever played on a console.
   Too much fun, full of interesting challenges and crazy enemies.
   
   This game deserves a sequel.… Expand

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2. NateK.

   Aug 31, 2008

   10

   A really fun well polished beat em up game.

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4. NathanielC.

   Aug 27, 2008

   10

   Though challenging while playing solo, it is without a doubt, my favorite XBLA title to date. A very solid game all around.

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5. iPLaGuE

   Nov 16, 2008

   10

   The best downloadable content to date, Castle Crashers is not only charmingly drawn, the game itself blends simplicity and complexity like noThe best downloadable content to date, Castle Crashers is not only charmingly drawn, the game itself blends simplicity and complexity like no other. The dungeon-crawling aspect of the gameplay works remarkably well with the level by level system mechanics. I found this game EXTREMELY addictive single player, and the multiplayer is just a very appropriate bonus. Overall i think this is my 3rd favorite 360 game (behind Gears 1&2) and i recommend it to anybody with 1200 MS points… Expand

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6. HeberS

   Nov 29, 2008

   9

   THIS GAME IS FREAKIN' AWESOME 1 point off because in local multiplayer you have to have local profiles for every player. STUPID. That THIS GAME IS FREAKIN' AWESOME 1 point off because in local multiplayer you have to have local profiles for every player. STUPID. That means if you start a new game with different character you start over. Should just let us level every one up as we go. Other than that, I LOVE this game. Highly addictive, fantastic humor, great graphics, and my girlfriend can play it. Download the demo and you'll be hooked. 9 out of 10 only because of the profiles issue.… Expand

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7. classicaldon

   Jul 30, 2012

   9

   Castle Crashers is a fun and addictive game that keeps you glued to the screen until the end. And reaching the end, you immediately feel theCastle Crashers is a fun and addictive game that keeps you glued to the screen until the end. And reaching the end, you immediately feel the urge to start over, with the new unlocked characters. The graphics and gameplay are simple but awesome, like games should be.… Expand

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8. artificeprime

   Jun 20, 2017

   7

   Castle Crashers is very fun and an incredible achievement for such a small team. The main thing holding it back is that it is quite limited inCastle Crashers is very fun and an incredible achievement for such a small team. The main thing holding it back is that it is quite limited in scope. I don't have much bad to say about the game, its really good for what it is but lets be real, its made by a very small team on a limited budget. It's good but it isn't on the same level as AAA action RPGs or platformers. If you are looking for a fun game to play through with some friends over a weekend this is a great little game. If you like casual action RPGs you will most likely love this game. I liked it a lot, but I can't justify giving it much more than a 7 when it is so limited.
   
   The gameplay is simple but fun and intuitive. The combat is a bit repetitive but each stage offers different enemies and as you progress you unlock new spells and weapons keeping things quite fresh. Menus are all simple and easy to navigate. It plays really smooth and the boss battles are quite creative. The game is not too difficult but there are decent challenges. I rarely got stuck for long but I felt the difficult was high enough to keep me engaged. I didn't get bored of the combat my first play through but I did find it a little repetitive. The multiplayer experience makes this game a lot more fun, especially if you are playing locally with friends.
   
   The story is enjoyable enough to make you want to continue but not much more than that. Evil villains capture princesses and you have to save them fighting through hordes of enemies. I give the creators credit for adding some great humor though while still making the villains seem cool enough to make you want to fight them. The story is nothing special but it is well paced and the progression through each area always felt satisfying. There were a few really creative scenarios as well.
   
   The levels are actually one of the standout parts of the game, each one offers something unique, like being chased through a forest by a giant monster cat that claws through everything in its path while you desperately try to escape. There are quite a few areas and while they are pretty brief I felt they all offered something worthwhile.
   
   The characters are nothing special but at least a lot of them look cool or interesting. There is no depth to them but I far prefer these characters over the ones in Mario games and there is a lot of variety.
   
   The visuals are clean and the designs of some of the characters are iconic. Some of the bosses also have pretty cool designs. The art doesn't stand out but it doesn't detract from the game either it looks good enough.
   
   The sound design is fun and appealing for the most part. The sounds of spells and weapon strikes are satisfying and fortunately don't get too annoying. The music is fine but not particularly memorable.
   
   The game is really short, you can comfortably play through the main story in 7 hours or so but there is some decent replay value since you can unlock new characters and such. I played through it a few times and if you play it with friends that can add to the games longevity. For a ten dollar game it is definitely a good value.
   
   I think this game is a great step forward for indie games and it proves that you don't need a big budget or a lot of people to make a really good game. It isn't exceptional in terms or story, visuals, or sound design but it makes up for its weak areas by offering fast paced intuitive gameplay, unique environments and overall fun factor.
   
   I give Castle Crashers 72%
   
   Gameplay – 8
   Story/Progression – 6
   World – 7
   Characters – 6
   Visual Design – 7
   Sound Design – 7
   Uniqueness/Ideas – 8
   Length/Amount of Content – 6
   Immersion – 8
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