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. NicolasW.

   Oct 3, 2008

   10

   A truly vivid experience!, me and my friends loved this game so much, my friend made a comic about it! Thank you behemoth!

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4. fdfdfdfdfd

   Aug 27, 2008

   10

   Brilliant game from start to finish, amazing in multiplayer!!! Not the longest of games but one which definitely holds replay value when Brilliant game from start to finish, amazing in multiplayer!!! Not the longest of games but one which definitely holds replay value when friends are over! 10/10... Easily one of the best XBLA games available. In fact, forget XBLA, this could almost have been sold full retail.… Expand

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5. crazygamer7477

   Jul 6, 2020

   10

   This is probably the game that got me into non flash video games. I love this game so much. The music is some of the best made and it is justThis is probably the game that got me into non flash video games. I love this game so much. The music is some of the best made and it is just awesome! Personally, my favorite song in the game is either Rage of the Champions. In second place it would be Dark Skies.… Expand

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6. ImUnavailable

   Mar 19, 2011

   9

   Castle Crashers is a fantastic XBLA game that is great to play with friends over. The humor and artwork allows CC to stand out from the crowdCastle Crashers is a fantastic XBLA game that is great to play with friends over. The humor and artwork allows CC to stand out from the crowd and make it a genuinely charming game. The multiplayer component just adds to its replay value. This is an essential Arcade game.… Expand

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7. BathroomKing

   Nov 9, 2013

   9

   Castle Crashers looks like a standard beat-em-up game on the surface, but it's definitely more fun the average game of its type.
   In CastleCastle Crashers looks like a standard beat-em-up game on the surface, but it's definitely more fun the average game of its type.
   In Castle Crashers you and your friends play as one of four knights who set off an epic journey to find the princesses that have been kidnapped. Why they were kidnapped beats me, so there are a couple of plot holes. Should you care? Not really, because this game doesn't really focus on the plot in the first place.
   
   Each of these four knights have their own special ability that can be executed on the battlefield. You take your weapon, your shield, and your power, and you hack and slash through swarms of enemies and the occasional boss fight. Yes it has the potential to get boring, but I haven't reached that point yet.
   
   Throughout the game, you can discover and pick up new weapons and little pets to follow you around, all to be saved in a little shed that you can go back to to change up your stats. So it's your decision whether you want to destroy enemies with an epic vorpal sword or a slab of meat, and whether you want a tiny floating ram following you around or a tiny floating cat.
   Each time you play through this game with a different knight, you unlock another character to rip through enemies with, which does add to the motivation of playing.
   
   This game is very quirky. There will be moments in the background that make you look at it and say "Did that just happen?" in the ridiculous sense. These moments will even happen in the up close foreground. There are many moments that made me chuckle which made this game all the more appealing.
   
   The soundtrack is pretty badass, to the point where I turned to my brother on multiple occasions and said "This soundtrack is awesome."
   
   If you're looking for a coop game, local or online, definitely consider Castle Crashers. It was an enjoyable experience, but it's certainly one that requires you to play with others to be fully satisfied.… 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
   X-Factor - 9… Expand

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