Castle Crashers

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  1. djvampyre
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    One of the best indie games ever made hands down. It has it all. Excellent fluid gameplay that stands up to multiple playthroughs. Humor. Difficulty. AND IT'S CHEAP AS DIRT. Now that's what an indie game should be. High quality oldschool gameplay for a few dollars. Forget all these boring cookie cutter art games coming out. I want to PLAY my games.
  2. keefbaker
    Jan 5, 2014
    9
    Probably the best fun I've had with a beat em up since I played Target Renegade on the C64. I bought it thinking I probably wouldn't play much then I got completely sucked in and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
  3. BasilZero
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Game: Castle Crashers
    Genre: Beat Em Up RPG
    Developer: The Behemoth System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 90/100 Value Score: 9.0/10 Castle Crashers was originally a console exclusive indie Beat Em Up game but now it's available on Steam for a decent price alongside its DLC. The game consists of a medieval style plot, with humor and a lot of blood and gore added to the mix with its    Game: Castle Crashers
    Genre: Beat Em Up RPG
    Developer: The Behemoth
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 90/100
    Value Score: 9.0/10

    Castle Crashers was originally a console exclusive indie Beat Em Up game but now it's available on Steam for a decent price alongside its DLC. The game consists of a medieval style plot, with humor and a lot of blood and gore added to the mix with its Beat Em Up gameplay style that clearly will scream nostalgia for fans of Streets of Rage, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Battletoads and Final Fight it also includes a RPG Leveling up system which adds a bit more depth to the overall gameplay experience as you can increase your stats or learn new attacks. The game also provides a great multiplayer experience with up to 4 players who can engage in the main campaign which comes in two difficulty flavors or duke it out in a arena type PVP style mode.

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 8/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    +Nostalgic Beat Em Up Genre
    +Great Multiplayer
    +RPG style level up system which includes powering up stats and learning techniques and skills.
    +Different difficulty modes
    +Versus modes/PVP
    +Unique art style and animations not seen in most games
    +Play as different types of characters with their own fighting style
    +A lot of great humor added throughout the game.
    +Decent plotline

    -Really short in its main campaign    … Expand
  4. youngzen69
    Jul 24, 2013
    8
    For an old school genre that has gone nearly extinct Castle Crashers is a very well done game. The fighting physics is superb which is so important in this genre, also the graphics are really crisp and vibrant, a absolute joy to look at. Now lets talk about the minor gripes that I have with this game. First, why is there no combo count in this game? Second, the leveling in Castle CrashersFor an old school genre that has gone nearly extinct Castle Crashers is a very well done game. The fighting physics is superb which is so important in this genre, also the graphics are really crisp and vibrant, a absolute joy to look at. Now lets talk about the minor gripes that I have with this game. First, why is there no combo count in this game? Second, the leveling in Castle Crashers is not really necessary. Games of this sort usually starts the players off with all abilities intact. The essence of this genre has always been about difficulty and perfecting combos preferably with a friend or two not leveling. That said this is still one of the best beat them up games that I have come across sense the days of old… Expand
  5. Antfred
    Jul 22, 2013
    8
    The game itself is fantastic! The humor, gameplay and the low price make it worth every penny.

    Unfortunately, the developers were lazy making the port. When playing on a keyboard, you will have NO idea what you're doing. The game doesn't tell you how to play and the tutorials show the XBOX controls, not the keys. Overall, the game is damn near perfect. The only real problem is the    The game itself is fantastic! The humor, gameplay and the low price make it worth every penny.

    Unfortunately, the developers were lazy making the port. When playing on a keyboard, you will have NO idea what you're doing. The game doesn't tell you how to play and the tutorials show the XBOX controls, not the keys.

    Overall, the game is damn near perfect. The only real problem is the the lazy PC port. If you don't own a controller but don't mind 30 minutes or fiddling and clicking, the game is perfect for you! If you own a controller and can connect it to your computer. BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW!    … Expand
  6. russiangamer
    Dec 17, 2016
    9
    Отличная, красочная, в меру сложная аркада!
    Интересный, но всё же чуть приедающийся к концу геймплей, разнообразные враги и локации, юмор, классное графическое исполнение, а главный плюс - это ко-оп.
    Берите друзей и отправляйтесь крушить всё и вся на своём пути!    Отличная, красочная, в меру сложная аркада!
    Интересный, но всё же чуть приедающийся к концу геймплей, разнообразные враги и локации, юмор, классное графическое исполнение, а главный плюс - это ко-оп.
    Берите друзей и отправляйтесь крушить всё и вся на своём пути!
  7. SwitSwat
    Nov 8, 2012
    9
    Although I found it a bit weird that it took 4 years after the initial release on the Xbox 360, for it to come out on PC, it still doesn't really matter, because I finally have it, and I have finally enjoyed it. Castle Crashers for PC is just like the Xbox 360 and PS3 version. Fun, medieval sword fighting against evil knights, monsters, and strange creatures. The game is very nicely done,Although I found it a bit weird that it took 4 years after the initial release on the Xbox 360, for it to come out on PC, it still doesn't really matter, because I finally have it, and I have finally enjoyed it. Castle Crashers for PC is just like the Xbox 360 and PS3 version. Fun, medieval sword fighting against evil knights, monsters, and strange creatures. The game is very nicely done, with good graphics, and fun, addicting levels and gameplay. Castle Crashers is best enjoyed through online multiplayer with friends or strangers. That said, the game lets you enable voice chat for a more fun multiplayer experience. I seriously think it's a powerful, and engaging fighting experience. Even if it is very cartoony. CC for PC receives a 9/10 from me.… Expand
  8. PolisKanin
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    A solid experience. There seems to be a lot of poop in this game, however, most of this game is playable for people who don't appreciate toilet humour.
  9. SadlyNot
    Nov 22, 2012
    9
    Just as great as the xbox version. Playing with friends is easy, total steam integration is a plus. The default keyboard controls work fine but they display xbox buttons in the ui for interactions, so if you don't read the control scheme beforehand you might fumble around once in a while. Obviously meant to be played with a gamepad but -1 for a lazy ui port.
  10. BetaDays
    Jan 3, 2013
    8
    THE GOOD: Castle Crashers has been a long standing top seller for the XBOX360 and PS3 for a number of years, but was only released on the PC via Steam in September. Wow, first off it's surprisingly fun and simple to play. Gameplay is rudimentary reminiscent to Sega's Golden Axe. Wave after wave of enemies approach you on each screen, with health and weapon pick-up's along the way. InTHE GOOD: Castle Crashers has been a long standing top seller for the XBOX360 and PS3 for a number of years, but was only released on the PC via Steam in September. Wow, first off it's surprisingly fun and simple to play. Gameplay is rudimentary reminiscent to Sega's Golden Axe. Wave after wave of enemies approach you on each screen, with health and weapon pick-up's along the way. In addition to this, you also have a character level system. As you mash your way through the game your character levels up and you're able to spend skill points on various attributes (including strength, defense and magic). I say it's similar to Golden Axe, but frequently you are presented with a boss or scene that can see you riding on the back of deer being chased by a large forest monster or heading down the river, trying to jump on logs and other wreckage to prevent being eaten by sharks. Visually the cartoon look is polished, with the animation of characters top notch. I found some of the characters actually make me laugh so kudos to Behemoth Studios' art/animation department for this. Sound and music is suitably well done.

    THE BAD: The leveling system means that some levels are tough and require repeated attempts before they can be completed. This rinse/repeat method can be frustrated but as you progress through the game world, you encounter side levels such as arena's or other castles - which are a welcome diversion from main A-to-B quest line. Overall the title is a welcome addition to Steam. Get crashing those castles now!    … Expand
  11. ibitato
    Sep 8, 2013
    9
    This game is a fantastic, easy to pick up, beat them up coop experience.
    It has character development, lots of humor combos and it's really easy to pick up and learn.
    I doubt the solo experience it's even rewarding, but when playing this game on coop, it's really great Sometimes the fighting gets "smash the buttons I do not see anything" but overall, it encourages you to go ahead on    This game is a fantastic, easy to pick up, beat them up coop experience.
    It has character development, lots of humor combos and it's really easy to pick up and learn.
    I doubt the solo experience it's even rewarding, but when playing this game on coop, it's really great
    Sometimes the fighting gets "smash the buttons I do not see anything" but overall, it encourages you
    to go ahead on the game.
    really good game that can be purchased very cheap.
    3 game modes that are great    … Expand
  12. daraxxi
    Dec 7, 2013
    8
    An amazing beat them up coop experience with not so rewarding solo game play. The game is fun especially with three more friends to do the campaign with. Also a controller is recommended.
  13. Ninja-Puffs
    Mar 4, 2014
    10
    Just like on XBOX, it still just as good and fun. I love that this game supported Full control which is nice so I can just sit back and play it just like how I would play it on an XBOX.
  14. YntoCCabile
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    Really nice 2D side-scrolling RPG smashing game. The Co-op mode is multiplying the gameplay experience and gives you tons of funny moments. The cartoon graphic is highlighting the humor of this game. I recommend it more for multiplayer, but single play gives funny time and challenges battles as well.
  15. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    I received Castle Crashers as a gift from an old friend some years ago, and didn’t get around to finishing it until just yesterday. Its a 90s-style beat-em-up for up to four player coop both local and online, originally featured on Xbox Live Arcade before finding its true home here on PC. While they recommend that you use an Xbox controller, I can safely say that using a keyboard is muchI received Castle Crashers as a gift from an old friend some years ago, and didn’t get around to finishing it until just yesterday. Its a 90s-style beat-em-up for up to four player coop both local and online, originally featured on Xbox Live Arcade before finding its true home here on PC. While they recommend that you use an Xbox controller, I can safely say that using a keyboard is much more responsive and in the long run will save you some frustration. Combat is fast and frenetic and you can quickly find yourself stunlocked into oblivion, so it is important to learn the game’s exceedingly simple but egregiously spamable combos so that you screw over your enemies harder then they could ever do to you. It’s also one of those games where ordinary packs of enemies are more dangerous then bosses, mostly due to their numbers and worse, a lack of mook chivalry- everything that can attack you at once, WILL attack you at once. I believe I initially left off of the campaign out of frustration over its apparent difficulty, though I now understand that what I thought was legitimate challenge was really just a lot of cheap ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥t, which I was able to overcome by cheesing the game right back. That said, I enjoyed Castle Crashers’ bizarre art style, colorful palette and responsive controls, as well as its rather large range of characters and weapons. I completed a playthrough as the green knight with a focus on strength and defense, which proved a relatively safe and reliable approach. There is a dizzying lineup of unlockable characters, some of which require at least two playthroughs to acquire. While readily enjoyable alone once one learns how to play, Castle Crashers is an experience best shared with others in coop multiplayer.… Expand
  16. SirKineon
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    One of the best indie games of all time. A story mode with some hilarious and epic moments that makes you to love this game. Multiplayer story mode is one of the best things that this game has. Also the other game modes are great to have fun with friends or online against other players
  17. Kimberlake
    Dec 30, 2016
    9
    I have to give this game a high score because all of these **** giving it a bad score this game is so fun dont listen to them.lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  18. UncleEd
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    I had a blast with Castle Crashers. It’s basically a modern take on old school beat ‘em ups. You collect power ups and weapons along the way and smash enemies while you are side scrolling. The biggest strength of Castle Crashers is its humor. There are not many good games out there that can make you laugh and Castle Crashers is one of the few. Boss fights are entertaining and graphics areI had a blast with Castle Crashers. It’s basically a modern take on old school beat ‘em ups. You collect power ups and weapons along the way and smash enemies while you are side scrolling. The biggest strength of Castle Crashers is its humor. There are not many good games out there that can make you laugh and Castle Crashers is one of the few. Boss fights are entertaining and graphics are charming.

    This is one of those games that is meant to be played co-op. You will get much more out of it with a friend. Strongly recommended to any Golden Axe fan.    … Expand
  19. Lizarino
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    I used to play this game every day with some friends and thought I should write it a review.

    A classic for me, a really fun side-scrolling beat 'em up that can be played solo, online and local co-op. You can play through the main story, do arenas, and then there's "insane mode" which is similar to new game+ in a way, enemies get massively tougher and you play through again. You can do    I used to play this game every day with some friends and thought I should write it a review.

    A classic for me, a really fun side-scrolling beat 'em up that can be played solo, online and local co-op.
    You can play through the main story, do arenas, and then there's "insane mode" which is similar to new game+ in a way, enemies get massively tougher and you play through again. You can do this on every character (which there's a lot of) that adds a lot of replayability.

    + Love the art style
    + Great soundtrack and audio
    + Good funnies
    + Good variety of characters
    + Fun in co-op (options of online & local)
    + Playable with mouse & keyboard aswell as controller
    + Lots of weapons & pets to collect

    For the price this game is a steal, get it!    … Expand
  20. Pashanesose
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Nice story and humor. PvP System&Upgrades currect balanced. Difficult levels, enemies, bosses and many secret weapons and bytes.
    Many character. And best thing - co-op for 4 players. This game have 10/10 because with friends all "-" become "+". And it just become harder to be first in all. But when you complegte the game - you can't drop it. You want to find all secrets and complete game    Nice story and humor. PvP System&Upgrades currect balanced. Difficult levels, enemies, bosses and many secret weapons and bytes.
    Many character. And best thing - co-op for 4 players. This game have 10/10 because with friends all "-" become "+". And it just become harder to be first in all. But when you complegte the game - you can't drop it. You want to find all secrets and complete game in hard mode.    … Expand
  21. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Amazing beat em up game that is best played with friends. Enemy types are great, its challenging but not unfair like battletoads. and its funny.
  22. Zombiehoodie
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
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  23. JoelArpal
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    An incredibly funny game to play with friends. A lot of humor and very replayable.
  24. Jakana
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    Looking for a game for pure fun with a pinch of stress, but that you can invite 3 friends and spend hours laughing, but without leaving that slight difficulty aside ?? So this is the perfect game for you, with a fun campaign and until "long", Castle Crashers surprises with unlocking characters after each character ends, but not everything is flowers, the game at a certain moment becomesLooking for a game for pure fun with a pinch of stress, but that you can invite 3 friends and spend hours laughing, but without leaving that slight difficulty aside ?? So this is the perfect game for you, with a fun campaign and until "long", Castle Crashers surprises with unlocking characters after each character ends, but not everything is flowers, the game at a certain moment becomes repetitive and massive, even becoming a cake recipe for how to beat each stage. The game has modes that do not interfere in the campaign, but which are unfortunately not very explored and with little content, even so the style of drawing and funny captivates a lot and can hold you for tens of hours!… Expand
  25. Demiurge11
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    The Good:
    - It's a fun button-masher that is most fun played with friends (either couch co-op or online). It reminds me a lot of the original Double Dragon I played as a kid. It has interesting and varied boss fights.
    The Bad: - Can be frustrating at times against certain enemies, and can get repetitive. Perhaps best played in small doses. The Ugly: - It mocks saving-the-princess    The Good:
    - It's a fun button-masher that is most fun played with friends (either couch co-op or online). It reminds me a lot of the original Double Dragon I played as a kid. It has interesting and varied boss fights.

    The Bad:
    - Can be frustrating at times against certain enemies, and can get repetitive. Perhaps best played in small doses.

    The Ugly:
    - It mocks saving-the-princess stereotypes by really pushing it to the most ridiculous limit.
    - There are poop jokes.
    - You might find it offensive or funny, YMMV    … Expand
  26. Hyperfailure
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    Overall interesting co-op experience but would be rather stale without someone to banter with while playing.
  27. EzHere
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Hands down! One of my favorite games that I have ever played, especially with 4 player co-op and trophy hunting on my old PlayStation 3, and now, acclaimed my remastered platinum trophy just this week!
  28. Drunken_Corsar
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Fun game with different ways to play and funny graphics. And music is so good. Plot isn't boring and overall this game is a good way to spend time with friends. Perfect for those who's looking for good split-screen game to play with someone. I finished the whole game after playing with my friend for 6 hours straight and there are ways to continue: complete challenges to unlock characters,Fun game with different ways to play and funny graphics. And music is so good. Plot isn't boring and overall this game is a good way to spend time with friends. Perfect for those who's looking for good split-screen game to play with someone. I finished the whole game after playing with my friend for 6 hours straight and there are ways to continue: complete challenges to unlock characters, try them out, go to insane mode / arenas / barbarian dance etc. Totally worth it… Expand
  29. asdgasgea
    May 13, 2023
    8
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  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    82
    An absolute addiction, a thoroughly entertaining beat’em up. Despite its age (it was first released for the Xbox, four years ago), it’s a first class option for frantic co-op mayhem. [November 2012]
  2. GameStar
    Sep 28, 2012
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.
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