Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed Castilla

 Xbox One
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. LevelUp
    Jul 25, 2016
    92
    An exquisite homage to the likes of Ghosts n' Goblins, Tiger Road, Willow and other 80s classics, Maldita Castilla takes old-school design to the next level and dares to amend some of the flaws of the old masters. A triumph of authenticity, good design and challenge.
  2. Areajugones
    Jul 22, 2016
    87
    Featuring new levels, bosses and soundtrack, Maldita Castilla Ex has become one of the best arcades of the market.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 18, 2016
    85
    One of the best Ghost'n Goblins-style gaming experiences created by one single person, Locomalito, who comes to Xbox One with a lot of improvements. The best retro-style game of today.
  5. IGN Italia
    Jul 28, 2016
    85
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. Meristation
    Aug 22, 2016
    80
    Maldita Castilla EX succeeds at taking Locomalito´s work to a whole new world. Polished gameplay, packed with some awesome music and visually resplendent to the games of yesteryear, it´s a retro gamer´s dream come true, but also a game that will satisfy gamers who seek for a challenge.
  7. ZTGD
    Aug 4, 2016
    80
    While the name may be confusing, this could easily be a blueprint for the successor to Ghosts ‘n Goblins, which is what it seems they set out to do, and they nailed it. If you are like me and grew up pulling your hair out at these punishing side-scrollers, this game is an easy purchase. It captures the magic, while bringing enough of its own charm to make it feel fresh. Plenty try to capture that magic, but few achieve what the team at Abylight Studios has managed to create here.
  8. Brash Games
    Jul 30, 2016
    80
    By modern standards, casual players will find Maldita Castilla EX a difficult game to progress through. It’s by no means unfair, but it can be frustrating to have to continue again and again from the same screen while you try to figure out a particular enemies attack pattern, or a certain platforming rhythm. The game is old school through and through, and makes no apologies for providing an experience on par with the classic Capcom platformers of yesteryear. More importantly, with varied levels and tight mechanics, it’s just great fun to play.
  9. GameSpew
    Jul 26, 2016
    80
    Anyone looking for a challenging action-packed 2D adventure won’t go far wrong with Maldita Castilla EX.
  10. ICXM
    Jul 24, 2016
    80
    Maldita Castilla is fun, enjoyable and one of those games that will really give you something to work towards, and when you do defeat that boss in the game, you feel like you actually achieved something worthy of that achievement, even if they don't give you one.
  11. Vandal
    Jul 20, 2016
    80
    Maldita Castilla EX is pure retro challenge and fun. It's like time-traveling to when Ghosts'n Goblins was the ultimate experience, and if you're looking for something like that, you will certainly forget about its shortcomings.
  12. IGN Spain
    Jul 19, 2016
    80
    A game that comes directly from the 80's decade but it's still capable of bringing lots of fun albeit it's simplistic proposal.
  13. DarkStation
    Sep 9, 2016
    60
    Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed Castile is very much a love letter that will satisfy people who yearn for the good ol’ days of arcade games; however, it carries with it the same kind of content, blemishes and all. There are no bugs or crippling design choices that ruin the game, but there’s little incentive to play it more than once unless you’re truly enraptured by the initial experience.

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 7 out of 34
  1. egaspar
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    This game is all I remember arcades to be, just awesome gameplay from second 1. It drives a straight line to memory lane, but then it deliversThis game is all I remember arcades to be, just awesome gameplay from second 1. It drives a straight line to memory lane, but then it delivers higher on results and expectations. Sometimes I felt cheated by my memory on how awesome something was when re-doing it as an adult; however Maldita Castilla EX takes all that is good and updates it to what I can appreciate today.… Full Review »
  2. Xblue
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    This game is a pure arcade. Adventure, action and quick response from the gamepad. Strongly recommended! If you miss those old school vibeThis game is a pure arcade. Adventure, action and quick response from the gamepad. Strongly recommended! If you miss those old school vibe ones, this is your choice.… Full Review »
  3. bde9000
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Rara vez un juego tributo logra superar al original, en este caso Ghost N Gobblins, con sus mecánicas de juego tan adictivas, su banda sonoraRara vez un juego tributo logra superar al original, en este caso Ghost N Gobblins, con sus mecánicas de juego tan adictivas, su banda sonora bien compuesta, su dificultad desafiante sin volverse injusta y su historia sencilla pero que logra un gran trabajo. El único punto malo es su escasa durabilidad, pero de lo adictivo que es te dará por jugarlo una y otra vez.… Full Review »
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