Castle Crashers

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 305 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 34 out of 305
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  1. Arongenics
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Castle Crashers is an absolute gem! From the moment I started playing, I was hooked straight away. The fast-paced action to the exhilarating hack and slash gameplay and the incredible soundtrack all come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. With 36 different levels to conquer, you have to save four princesses along the way. This game has brought back so many nostalgicCastle Crashers is an absolute gem! From the moment I started playing, I was hooked straight away. The fast-paced action to the exhilarating hack and slash gameplay and the incredible soundtrack all come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. With 36 different levels to conquer, you have to save four princesses along the way. This game has brought back so many nostalgic memories from my childhood. It is a must-have for any gaming enthusiast! There was never a moment in any of Castle Crashers that I disliked. Go play Castle Crashers and be prepared for an epic hack and slash adventure!… Expand
  2. Marcoco
    Jun 4, 2023
    9
    very good game to spend time with your friends, and it has easy gameplay...
  3. ilovegamedemos8
    May 12, 2023
    10
    Perfect

    the art style, the game play, the everything, the pets... i love it, one of the only games we bought on the xbox 360 in full and not just the demo, so many good memories. i love 10/10
  4. CrossoverMovie2
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This game along with Super Smash Bros Brawl and Sonic Unleashed were all amazing games in 2008
  5. BannerSiamang15
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Stupid ass game got ninjas and pirates mixed up this game blows. You should play a better game like battleblock theater.
  6. anfeherle89
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    amazing a very very funny game, totally recommended, you must to have faster fingers if you play alone, you will not regret
  7. 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 just awesome! Personally, my favorite song in the game is either Rage of the Champions. In second place it would be Dark Skies.
  8. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    Campaña divertida pero llega a cansar un poco al final, es mucho más divertida con amigos
  9. CTEHA
    May 2, 2019
    9
    Это один из немногих представителей жанра которые действительно мне понравился. В него действительно поиграть в компании друзей, но в компании с незнакомцами или в одиночку не доставляет некого удовольствия.
  10. jcmvega
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome! It's a fantastic Beat-em-up that has the best qualities of all time, no doubt this is one of the best indie games. This is one of my favourite games of all time and I think if you buy it will be one of yours too.
  11. 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 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 lookingCastle 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
  12. Robo-Horus
    Jan 25, 2017
    9
    This is a great beat-em-up and it has many secrets and collectibles. It also has many playable characters even to start out with. It has so many levels it will take you awhile to get 100%
  13. badfantasyrx
    Sep 16, 2016
    8
    Kids love it and it's fun and easy to play with them but there is some slightly adult humor, it's anti feminist and there is a lot of poop in it. I know that's a strange thing to comment on but, seriously, with the poop. Other than that it's a low key adventure RPG with buffs in the way of animal companions. Cute. Except for the poop.

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  14. sorastrife2890
    May 28, 2016
    9
    excelent indie game. very fun if you like the beat em´up games, the rpg games and the hack and slash games................................................................
  15. 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 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    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 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
  16. grumpykrogan
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    A fun game that you can enjoy alone or with your friends for hours on end! I love the artwork, the characters, the weapons design and the humor! Great gameplay, great soundtrack, lots of fun guaranteed! Highly recommended!
  17. LilD
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Castle Crashers brings us back to why we love games. It is reminiscent of old-school side-scrollers like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of regular Nintendo back in the early 90s. It is a simple game, so anyone can play it. I play anything and everything and this game had me addicted for the longest time. While the length isn't super long, it is still one of the longer arcade games. ItCastle Crashers brings us back to why we love games. It is reminiscent of old-school side-scrollers like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of regular Nintendo back in the early 90s. It is a simple game, so anyone can play it. I play anything and everything and this game had me addicted for the longest time. While the length isn't super long, it is still one of the longer arcade games. It has high replay value, so it is much longer. The game is best with friends, but you can solo it as well. I've played this game more than most full retail games and I highly recommend it to just about everyone.… Expand
  18. MrGman2142
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    I've never seen so many positive scores, that's awesome. I guess I'll rate it a 10 out of 10..........................................................
  19. WyattTheAwesome
    May 29, 2013
    9
    This is a game that you need to play with friends, but once you do it is a fun experience. This is a colorful hack and slash game that sticks out of the crowd. There are a lot of missions and tough boss battles and it makes for a fun experience. Highly recommend it for being what it is.
  20. MrFluffy63
    Mar 22, 2013
    8
    Very fun... that is if you like this genre of gaming. I cannot recommend this game to you if you don't like Hack n' Slash, or Beat em' Ups. That is why this game loses two points. But the rest of the game is a blast. Great gameplay for the genre, and perfect graphics and art style. Combat and leveling up is a blast. The levels and enemies are creative and hilarious. And the soundtrack andVery fun... that is if you like this genre of gaming. I cannot recommend this game to you if you don't like Hack n' Slash, or Beat em' Ups. That is why this game loses two points. But the rest of the game is a blast. Great gameplay for the genre, and perfect graphics and art style. Combat and leveling up is a blast. The levels and enemies are creative and hilarious. And the soundtrack and sound effects are great to. And with an epic, "clowny" plot twist, you can't get better than Castle Crashers. If your a fan, that is.… Expand
  21. 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 deserves a sequel.
  22. Rolento
    Nov 25, 2012
    8
    Not so easy and yet button-mashing, just how I like it. It's fun and it's funny; truly an addicting, original cartoony beat 'em up with a just dose of self-aware toilet humor. A simple review to maintain the simple spirit of the game and its devs hailing from Newgrounds. Minus points go to farming, which I've grown to hate lately in any of its forms, and DLCs, another idea I don't reallyNot so easy and yet button-mashing, just how I like it. It's fun and it's funny; truly an addicting, original cartoony beat 'em up with a just dose of self-aware toilet humor. A simple review to maintain the simple spirit of the game and its devs hailing from Newgrounds. Minus points go to farming, which I've grown to hate lately in any of its forms, and DLCs, another idea I don't really fancy. These two minor complaints, however, come from things of the game that are optional, so everyone's happy.… Expand
  23. 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 ?
    It's a great game, highly recommended !
  24. 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 the urge to start over, with the new unlocked characters. The graphics and gameplay are simple but awesome, like games should be.
  25. namDa65
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, picked this on sale through xbox live for 600 points and it was worth it. Co-op is where its at once again! The game has an addictive leveling system where you'll want to level up all the available characters, as well as replay levels for hidden secrets! Buy on ps3 or 360!
  26. Seibab
    Aug 19, 2011
    9
    I wanted a cheap, fun game that I could play with my friends aaaaaand I found it! Castle Crashers is quite the game, at first glance it may not seem like much with it's 2D graphics and it's art style (which is very cute by the way), but there is a lot of fun to be had for anyone deciding to give the game a go. It's tame enough for kids, yet still great for the older folk (not kids). HighlyI wanted a cheap, fun game that I could play with my friends aaaaaand I found it! Castle Crashers is quite the game, at first glance it may not seem like much with it's 2D graphics and it's art style (which is very cute by the way), but there is a lot of fun to be had for anyone deciding to give the game a go. It's tame enough for kids, yet still great for the older folk (not kids). Highly recommended.… Expand
  27. Watermelon789
    Jul 25, 2011
    9
    I'm amazed that XBLA has a lot of better games than some of the typical games in retail part. Such a simple studio, can create addictive games, with good humor. The Co-op is a blast, if you don't play to much online games and want a cheap but great game, well this is for you.
  28. classic_rocker
    Apr 17, 2011
    9
    this is a very entertaining game.story mode may only last about 4-5 hours but there is a lot of customizations you can make and once you beat the game there is another character you unlock.you can level up which makes the game addictive. online were you can compete with your friends or if you just want to have some fun then you can always play a few boss battles.BUY THIS GAME!
  29. JON_RYO
    Apr 8, 2011
    8
    Great throw back to the days of sidescrolling beat em ups, a nice amount of humour, RPG elements with a levelling system and choice where you wish to spend a couple of points each time you level up to increase your speed, shield, strength or magic powers. A decent amount of levels and depth with a four player multiplayer option, a great game with little to complain about regarding faults.Great throw back to the days of sidescrolling beat em ups, a nice amount of humour, RPG elements with a levelling system and choice where you wish to spend a couple of points each time you level up to increase your speed, shield, strength or magic powers. A decent amount of levels and depth with a four player multiplayer option, a great game with little to complain about regarding faults. One of the best on xbox arcade.… Expand
  30. DME
    Mar 21, 2011
    8
    It's a lot of fun and designed very well. Rockin' graphics, fun special abilities, good sense of humor, awesome multiplayer, etc. The only problem I have with Castle Crashers is that it's extremely repetetive.
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#36 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#23 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#32 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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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. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    Every inch of the hand-drawn kingdom is brimming with endearing eccentricity. [Oct 2008, p.76]
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  2. IGN
    90
    Castle Crashers takes the best elements of traditional side-scrolling beat-em-ups and adds lots of flair.
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  3. 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.
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