Castle Crashers

 Xbox 360
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

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  1. 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!
  2. EricD.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    This arcade title has enough charisma to power a handful of retail releases. Oh, and the poop jokes never get old.
  3. JesseT
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    A masterpiece on XBLA. I have had more fun playing Castle Crashers than Too Human. Worth every dollar. Hopefully they will expand upon this universe in the future.
  4. Jake
    Jan 1, 2009
    10
    Fantastic artwork, addicting and has alot of replayability, Castle Crashers is by far the one of the greatest games on the XBLA and will remain active in my Library of games for a long while. Behemoth has taken a step up from Alien Hominid with this masterpiece!
  5. MaxR.
    Oct 9, 2008
    10
    Castle Crashers is an awesome game, only made better by the fact that it's made for multiplayer. Get a few friends, and let the action roll out. The only problem I have is that it's short, but that's okay once you unlock insane mode.
  6. NathanW.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Original, addictive, and possibly the best party game on xbox live arcade. you pay for an arcade game and get a feature-rich title that spans hundreds of unlockables from new characters with new attacks and spells, to new weapons and avatars that give you special quirks in gameplay. I'm highly impressed by this game and recommend it to everyone looking for some fun on the Xbox.
  7. 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 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.
  8. WillS.
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    Great fun, minor xbl bugs don't take away from this awesome arcade melee masterpiece. The online modes also add a lot of replay value. I'm sure I will beat this game at least 20 times trying to unlock all the interesting playable characters! Wish there were more creative games like this being made.
  9. JoshF.
    Aug 31, 2008
    10
    this game hearkens back to the days I plugged my entire income (in the form of quarters) into the 4-player TMNT arcade standup alongside my friends, only now it will cost me less money and bring more enjoyment.
  10. TylerT.
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    Castle Crashers has everything a XBLA title should have- addictive gameplay, a decent length (about 4 to 5 hours), fun single player and absolutely superb multiplayer. Easy the best title on XBLA right now.
  11. AdamD.
    Sep 4, 2008
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. It has more content than most "top-shelf" 360 titles on disc out there, nevermind replayability, and only asks $15 for your ticket to this time-capsule that generously takes you back to your youth, reminding you of all the old games you used to cherish like river city ransom, technos samurai, double dragon, golden axe, super mario world and TMNT arcade This game is absolutely incredible. It has more content than most "top-shelf" 360 titles on disc out there, nevermind replayability, and only asks $15 for your ticket to this time-capsule that generously takes you back to your youth, reminding you of all the old games you used to cherish like river city ransom, technos samurai, double dragon, golden axe, super mario world and TMNT arcade just to name a few... this game takes all of those games plus more, mashes them up, adds it's own distinct style and personality, then makes it a game all it's own by adding tons of flair and unique playability. this is a game i would recommend to fans of old-school and new-school alike. it's not to say it doesn't have problems online, but apparently there's a patch right around the corner to clean it up.… Expand
  12. ZacharyB.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    A truly Brilliant game featuring multiple references to newgrounds material, as well as many user created submissions (such as music and art). Overall it is a superb game for both people who love side scrollers or RPG's. The only trouble i seem to have is with the slightly confusing Weapon Upgrade system (it feels a bit ackward trying to find out what truly is an upgrade). As for the A truly Brilliant game featuring multiple references to newgrounds material, as well as many user created submissions (such as music and art). Overall it is a superb game for both people who love side scrollers or RPG's. The only trouble i seem to have is with the slightly confusing Weapon Upgrade system (it feels a bit ackward trying to find out what truly is an upgrade). As for the supposed networking issues, i have yet to face them. Overall a very excellent game in both graphics and gameplay.… Expand
  13. BlakeF.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Only played for an hour or so, but it's fantastic. Love the art style, the action, the gameply, the music, the story and humor. All of it is top notch.
  14. MichaelF
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    This game is simply.. the bets XBLA game to date.. there's so much playability that you will be sitting there for hours on end.. with 22 unlockable characters (I think), over 40 unlockable weapons, 20 or more pvp modes, 4 player offline/online co-op/multiplayer, and the ability for your character to level up from 1-99 and learn new combos and skills.. the game is just pure fun.
  15. JasonD.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    From the amazing art to the range of unlockables and ever present humor, Castle Crashers is an addicting game that is perfect for playing with friends, even after you've completed it yourself. My only real question, though, is why all of the animals are on laxatives, since it becomes weird seeing deer poo themselves across the level.
  16. NathanielC.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Though challenging while playing solo, it is without a doubt, my favorite XBLA title to date. A very solid game all around.
  17. dangcucu
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    For a tribute to old school games this one is a winner.
  18. LormF.
    Sep 2, 2008
    10
    Good, simple minded addictive fun!
  19. LukeJ.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    This a very fun that you have to own. It lets you have endless hours of fun by yourself our with your friends
  20. iPLaGuE
    Nov 16, 2008
    10
    The best downloadable content to date, Castle Crashers is not only charmingly drawn, the game itself blends simplicity and complexity like no other. The dungeon-crawling aspect of the gameplay works remarkably well with the level by level system mechanics. I found this game EXTREMELY addictive single player, and the multiplayer is just a very appropriate bonus. Overall i think this is myThe best downloadable content to date, Castle Crashers is not only charmingly drawn, the game itself blends simplicity and complexity like no other. The dungeon-crawling aspect of the gameplay works remarkably well with the level by level system mechanics. I found this game EXTREMELY addictive single player, and the multiplayer is just a very appropriate bonus. Overall i think this is my 3rd favorite 360 game (behind Gears 1&2) and i recommend it to anybody with 1200 MS points… Expand
  21. HagenM.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Very amazing piece of work. Truely a masterpiece among gaming, all within the confines of a 2-d sidescroller. Best XBL arcade game ever. Barely beating Braid.
  22. Chuck
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Wow - I've bought or tried most XBLA games and this is the best of the lot... I've spent $60 on retail games that have less gameplay and quality, etc.
  23. KingMob
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    This could well be the best XB360 game I own. This game has so much style it's oozing out between the pixels. The look is amazing, the gameplay, while standard, is fast and responsive, and the fun factor is just out of this world. If you like anything, if you've ever liked video games, get this one!
  24. TonyP.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Loved Alien Hominid but this is way more fun with the addition of 4 player coop!
  25. BobD.
    Aug 29, 2008
    10
    With exceptional graphics, flawless controls, and a deep unlocking system, this game exceeds expectations. The game suffers from online, but that was a lack of hindsight on the server's traffic, reaching over 16000 users in the first five or six hours. Give it a week or so, and the servers will be repaired, making the online much more enjoyable.
  26. NateK.
    Aug 31, 2008
    10
    A really fun well polished beat em up game.
  27. willfisher123
    Sep 11, 2010
    10
    castle crashers is a truly amazing game, not only does it look great with some very funny scenes it also has 4 player co-op which is a real game changer for anybody with friends around often, even the bosses are humorous and original
  28. 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 !
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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