Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this red-hot arcade adventure from the award-winning development studio, The Behemoth. Featuring hand-drawn characters, Castle Crashers delivers unique hi-res illustrated visuals. Play with up to three friends locally or over Xbox Live and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the amazing world created just for you. Save your princess, defend your kingdom, and crash some castles! Play with more than 20 unlockable characters, 40 weapons to customize your hero, and an arsenal of combos and magical attacks to choose from.
It isn’t too often that you see a good retro-themed game hit the market – does Castle Crashers live up to the challenge? Find out in this Castle Crashers video review.
To quote the video review: “It may not be on the cutting edge technically, but Castle Crasher’s trademark 2D style is definitely the glue that binds this quirky package together. Eyes bug out and heads fly with a Looney Tunes cartoon macabre, and the crisp sprites and smooth animations look great in fluorescent HD. Paired with the soundtrack’s epic scores and techno-tinged battle themes, Castle Crasher’s presentation is undoubtedly a notch up from most downloadable games.
Whether crashing castles or the dusty corners of your nostalgia, these little guys score big. The gameplay is addictive and the self-referential material is charming. It also manages to hit the sweet spot between accessibility and depth that we expect from top shelf downloadable games. It isn’t too often that you see a good retro-themed game hit the market, and Castle Crashers is just that.”
Design — 7.5
Gameplay — 8.0
Presentation — 8.3
Overall — 7.9