CastleStorm

 Xbox 360
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. XGN
    Jun 7, 2013
    74
    Castlestorm is a fun game which mixes Angry Birds with a Tower Defense game. The big downside of the game is the time consuming adjustments you constantly have to make to your castle, but next to that it's all good fun.
  2. MondoXbox
    Jun 3, 2013
    72
    An entertaining and well-thought-out game, adding interesting new elements to the famous Angry Birds formula.
  3. Level7.nu
    Sep 10, 2013
    70
    Castlestorm mixes action and strategy in a tower defense game reminiscent of both roleplaying games, Warcraft and Angry Birds. It’s a mix that is sometimes messy, oftentimes fun and with unexpected amounts of depth and variety in its mechanics.
  5. The Digital Fix
    Jul 22, 2013
    70
    Its colourful presentation and various nods to other fantasy realms is a rather entertaining, if not limited, method of giving these usually pretty one-dimensional games a bit of much needed character. However, the control scheme is incredibly frustrating, particularly trying to aim the ballista with precision and accuracy and could turn the tides of war just enough to turn a few armchair generals off the game completely.
  6. Eurogamer Sweden
    Jun 28, 2013
    70
    A nice mix of a handful different genres, where tower defense and Angry Birds are the most prominent ingredients. As you can probably imagine, the use of so many game mechanics at the same time can get too messy from time to time. The game is still worth checking out, though.
  7. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jun 24, 2013
    70
    The gaming equivalent of a robust, salty and fatty Sunday afternoon hangover meal. It may not be rich on fiber, but it’ll get right on your sides and stay there for quite a while. Be warned, it’s highly addictive.
  8. ZTGD
    Jun 3, 2013
    59
    There’s nothing inherently broken about Castle Storm, it just tries to do too much for its own good. It doesn’t help that the base concept is still very derivative either, and I couldn’t shake the Angry Birds vibe I was getting throughout.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#63 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 7 out of 37
  1. Kayvoo
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    Addictive and fun RTS/tower defence with a nice art style, dry sense of humour and light hearted atmosphere. There are a healthy amount ofAddictive and fun RTS/tower defence with a nice art style, dry sense of humour and light hearted atmosphere. There are a healthy amount of game modes and upgradeable units along with a simple castle editor and local or online co-op and versus multiplayer. It's a nice change of pace from hectic racers/shooters.

    It's encouraging to see that Zen Studios can create something quite unique along with their excellent pinball tables.

    A great game well worth 800 MSP.    … Full Review »
  2. TheFishMan
    Jun 5, 2013
    9
    Fun and addictive.Game play and controls feel good.The humor is excellent and the graphic are very very nice.This one is for everyone not justFun and addictive.Game play and controls feel good.The humor is excellent and the graphic are very very nice.This one is for everyone not just strategy gamers.A Great game which worth 800msp.… Full Review »
  3. Broyax
    Jan 21, 2017
    1
    ça ressemble à un jeu iphone, ça en a le mauvais goût, ça suinte la 2D de supermarché et les 16 couleurs sur une palette à peine plus grande ;ça ressemble à un jeu iphone, ça en a le mauvais goût, ça suinte la 2D de supermarché et les 16 couleurs sur une palette à peine plus grande ; on s'en lasse vite, on s'y ennuie rapidement. Ses mécaniques sont simplistes et répétitives : pas de doute il s'agit d'un jeu "indépendant" triple Z.

    L'ambiance imbécile dans laquelle il se complaît et se roule, content de lui et se croyant "drôle", le destine à un jeune public ; cependant il plaira également aux adulescents encore en phase de rébellion contre l'impérialisme triple A. Ou aux étudiants de gauche (pléonasme). Si cela peut se jouer quelques minutes dans le bus, c'est plus problématique sur la console de salon où ses défauts vous sautent au visage littéralement.    … Full Review »
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