Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed Castilla

 PC
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25

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  1. NightGeisha
    Dec 9, 2018
    6
    This is a pretty good arcade action platformer game. And the retro graphic aspect, similar to the old SNES games, are a really nice touch.

    Cursed Castilla is a fun game to play and very challenging.
    Normally I am a keyboard player but in this case I must confess that it seems to me that it would be better to play this game with a controller.
  2. VidGamingFather
    Feb 17, 2022
    6
    My Video Review can be found here:
    https://youtu.be/RKzwL9b0YwA
    Cursed Castilla is a good looking game delivering the retro atmosphere of the 80’s arcade fantasy classics like Ghosts n’ Goblins with solid storyline, variable enemies, interesting weapons and upgrades, simple and responsive controls and nice retro audiovisuals. However, there are some flaws that I could not get over -    My Video Review can be found here:
    https://youtu.be/RKzwL9b0YwA

    Cursed Castilla is a good looking game delivering the retro atmosphere of the 80’s arcade fantasy classics like Ghosts n’ Goblins with solid storyline, variable enemies, interesting weapons and upgrades, simple and responsive controls and nice retro audiovisuals. However, there are some flaws that I could not get over - the difficulty that is rather punishing than challenging, the limitation to have just one weapon at the moment, losing all upgrades when die and the cooldown after three shots that does not belong to such frenetic action as Cursed Castilla is. These are the reasons why I cannot recommend this game for family playing as it would cause rather frustration than enjoyable time spent with this game.

    Pros:
    - storyline
    - enemies
    - weapons and upgrades
    - controls
    - audiovisuals

    Cons:
    - punishing gameplay
    - just one weapon at the moment
    - losing of everything when die
    - weapons cooldown

    Cursed Castilla is objectively not a bad game but as it is not suitable for being played by fellow Gaming Fathers and their families I am giving it Thumbs Down and VideoGaming Father’s Index 6- out of 10 - not recommended.    … Expand

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#67 Best PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Games Machine
    Jul 19, 2017
    79
    Cursed Castilla is as good as it was five years ago. You can play the original game - for free - on the Locomalito site, and this Nintendo 3DS version suffers from some problems, like the plain ugly coin-op mode or the really tiny graphics. Should you decide to buy the portable version, though, know that it's best played on a 3DS XL.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 20, 2017
    85
    Cursed Castilla: Maldita Castilla EX is a perfect example of the kind of well-crafted, hair-pulling experience that adventure fans know all too well. Controls are precise, the retro look is as authentic as you'll get without modern flourishes, and the gameplay feels perfect, even if it is highly difficult. Some will dislike the tedious means of getting a better ending, but those who cut their teeth on the 16-bit era of platformers will be right at home here.
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  3. Ragequit.gr
    Jan 18, 2017
    85
    Cursed Castilla respects its action/platformer roots and delivers a brilliant retro-gaming experience.
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