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Castle Story

Castle Story

PC
Released

Release Date: August 17, 2017

Strategy, RTS, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer

Castle Story is an RTS featuring a complex economical aspect and with the option of transforming in-game surroundings, built from voxels. It is the debut project of an independent developer, Sauropod, and its production has been backed up by Kickstarter. Castle Story takes the players to a world consisting of several islands floating in the air.

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Castle Story for PC is an RTS game which combines elements of military-economic strategy games such as the Stronghold series and dynamic voxel world reminiscent of Minecraft. This is the debut game of the Canadian independent production studios, Sauropod.

Gameplay

The action of Castle Story is set in a world of islands floating in the sky. The game is powered by an engine that uses voxels and provides fully dynamic deformation of the area. This allows you to cut down trees, drill tunnels, or dig pits at will. The main part of the game is building castles and then defending them from invaders. The player is, however, only commanding and therefore must rely on his orders obedient settlers. Thanks to them, the player can explore new areas, gather resources, and build structures.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Early Access:September 24, 2013

Developer: Sauropod Studio

Publisher: Sauropod Studio

Age restrictions: none

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Castle Story Video Game.

65%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (10,308)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Creative Gameplay: Players appreciate the unique voxel-based building mechanics and the charm of managing the little creatures, Bricktrons.
  • Fun Concept: The game has a solid foundation with enjoyable mechanics that allow for creative building and strategy.
  • Nostalgia Factor: Many users have fond memories associated with the game, often recalling it as a beloved childhood experience.
  • Community Engagement: Despite the lack of updates, the community remains active and supportive, keeping the game alive through shared experiences and modding.

The main cons of the game

  • Abandonment by Developers: The game has been abandoned since 2018, leading to a lack of updates and fixes for bugs, which frustrates players.
  • Bugs and Performance Issues: Users frequently mention bugs, poor optimization, and performance problems, including lag and freezing during gameplay.
  • Limited Content: Many players feel the game lacks sufficient content, especially for those seeking a more in-depth experience.
  • Multiplayer Issues: The multiplayer functionality is reported to be unstable or non-existent, with some players needing to resort to third-party software to play with friends.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Content and Updates: Players express a strong desire for additional content, features, and regular updates to enhance gameplay.
  • Improved AI and Pathfinding: Users note that the AI controlling the Bricktrons is often buggy and unresponsive, which hampers gameplay.
  • Refined Controls and User Interface: Many reviews mention the controls as unintuitive and the user interface as needing improvement, particularly regarding task assignment and building mechanics.
  • Single-player vs. Multiplayer Balance: There is a call for better balance and functionality in multiplayer modes, as well as the introduction of new game modes or a story campaign to enrich the experience.

Summary

  • Overall, while Castle Story has a dedicated fanbase and a charming concept, the abandonment by its developers and the resulting issues have left many players disappointed and longing for more.

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