Castle Crashers

 Xbox 360
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Game Positive
    73
    If you have the capacity to overlook its technical issues and have a group of friends who like the genre, the game could be worth a download. However, until a patch arrives, the game cannot be wholeheartedly recommended.
  2. Totally360
    70
    Overall, it's a good quality title that does indeed deserve at least a look at the demo.
  3. Gameplanet
    70
    If you're a fan of Live Arcade games and you've got some MS Points burning a whole in your virtual pocket, then this should definitely be part of your collection. If you're a bit more picky about what you play though, try out the demo first.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    The problem is that. at press time, Castle Crashers is as glitchy as it gets. [Fall 2008, p.54]
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  6. games(TM)
    70
    With friends is by far the best way to enjoy the game. [Nov 2008, p.111]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    70
    If you were that kid who was pulled away from the TMNT cabinets by an angry mum, who couldn’t wait for Golden Axe to appear on a home console, and who played Streets Of Rage 2 over and over, Castle Crashers is for you. [Nov 2008, p.103]
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  8. Games Master UK
    70
    Four-player joy, but lone gamers will find something missing. [Dec 2008, p.84]
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  9. Video Game Talk
    60
    Castle Crashers is an entertaining brawler, but the replay value is chopped into little frustrating bits by a horrifically painful online experience.
  10. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    The grind-heavy mechanics may be for online obsessives, but solo players shouldn't bother. [Dec 2008, p.103]
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Awards & Rankings

36
#36 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
23
#23 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
32
#32 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 305 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 266 out of 305
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 305
  3. Negative: 5 out of 305
  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 game    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 game deserves a sequel.    … Full Review »
  2. Jagkid007
    Sep 5, 2010
    9
    This game is a fun, sidescroller beat-em up with good music and fun gameplay. It also has a lot of comedy in the middle of all of the funThis game is a fun, sidescroller beat-em up with good music and fun gameplay. It also has a lot of comedy in the middle of all of the fun gameplay. For example, as you are fighting through the forest and all of the animals are dying of constipation. The game lets you also play with up to 3 other players. As you can see, this game is loads of fun and can be fun with 3 other friends too.… Full Review »
  3. BillyIdol
    Jul 31, 2012
    10
    A great game that somehow reminds me on the old consoles where I use to play when I was a kid, anyone remembers Double Dragon, Shinobi, etc ?A great game that somehow reminds me on the old consoles where I use to play when I was a kid, anyone remembers Double Dragon, Shinobi, etc ?
    It's a great game, highly recommended !    … Full Review »
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