Castle Crashers®

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Current Players: 624
Developers: The Behemoth
Publishers: The Behemoth
Release Date: Sep 26, 2012
Price (USD): $1.49
Castle Crashers remains a beloved classic, offering hours of entertainment with its charming art style, humorous design, and engaging co-op gameplay. While some may find it repetitive over time and it can have occasional multiplayer issues, the positive aspects such as replayability, fun combat, and character variety clearly dominate player feedback. It's a hit mainly among those with nostalgia for the game, as well as new players discovering its joys for the first time.

Positive Points

  • Highly replayable with numerous characters, weapons, and animal orbs to unlock
  • Excellent for co-op play, offering fun and challenging gameplay for up to four players, both online and local
  • Simple yet deep combat system that's easy to pick up but hard to master, with different knights offering varied playstyles
  • Vibrant, cartoonish art style and animation that appeals to a wide audience
  • Engaging soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the game experience
  • Filled with humor, including witty dialogue and absurd situations, making for an entertaining playthrough
  • Offers a good balance of difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly punishing
  • Negative Points

  • Can become repetitive after extended play, especially during the grind for unlocks
  • Some multiplayer issues reported, including lag and connectivity problems in online co-op
  • Difficulty spikes in certain areas can be frustrating
  • Solo play is fun but doesn't capture the full enjoyment compared to playing with friends
  • A few reports of minor bugs and glitches
  • Mixed Points

  • Gameplay simplicity is appreciated by many but seen as too basic by others
  • Nostalgic value highly influences enjoyment; those with no prior exposure may not feel as attached
  • Art style is mostly loved, but a few players find it outdated
  • Common Themes

  • Nostalgia from earlier console versions enhances enjoyment
  • Character variety and unlockables add to replay value
  • Co-op gameplay is a major highlight, with multiplayer experiences varying in quality
  • Humorous and quirky game design is a strong appeal
  • Some desire for a sequel or more substantial updates
  • Updated 7/2/2024, 2:16:18 AM UTC