Crush the Castle explained

Developer:Joey Betz and Chris "ConArtist" Condon[1]
Publisher:Armor Games
Platform:Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
Released:April 28, 2009
Genre:Action
Modes:Single-player

Crush the Castle is a physics game developed by Armor Games. The Flash version was released on April 28, 2009, and versions for the iPhone and iPod Touch were released on January 19, 2010. Notable for its "flinging" game mechanic, which influenced the popular mobile game Angry Birds,[2] the goal of Crush the Castle is to kill all inhabitants of various castles by using a trebuchet to fling large rocks or bombs. A sequel, Crush the Castle 2, has similar gameplay, but features new maps and power-ups.

Gameplay

The goal of the game is to kill all inhabitants of various castles by using a trebuchet to fling large rocks or bombs. Players are able to create and destroy their own designs of castles as well.

Crush the Castle 2

Crush the Castle 2 is similar, but features new maps, new power-ups and a revamped level builder. New things to fire from the trebuchet are greek fire, ice grenades, jars full of electric eels, and a mysterious purple flask that creates a small black hole.[3] In addition, structural components can be disintegrated.

Development

The developers cite the game Castle Clout, released October 4, 2008 by Liam Bowmers, as their inspiration.[4] Armor Games requested and received permission from Bowmers to use his ideas for the development of Crush the Castle.

Reception

IGNs Jeffrey Haynes called the game "surprisingly deep and fun for such a simple premise".[5] Joystiqs Justin McElroy stated: "It's a simple mechanic, but it's hard to deny that's it's satisfying."[6] GameZebo's Stephen Greenwell rated it 2/5 stars, stating it is "easy to pick up and play" but has "very repetitive gameplay" and "lackluster visuals and sounds".[7] IGN's Levi Buchanan rated it 7/10, stating "If you like physics-based puzzle games, this really is one of the best."[8] Kotakus Brian Crecente said, "I've grown quite fond of Crush the Castle."[9] Gamasutras Christopher Hyde listed Crush the Castle in his list of "The 99 Best Free Games Of 2009".[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Production Notes: Crush the Castle . Joey Betz . 2009-04-28 . 2011-03-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101119123127/http://armorblog.com/2009/04/production-notes-crush-the-castle/ . 2010-11-19 .
  2. Web site: Threes, clones and cornflakes: A view on 'casual games'. 31 March 2014. 17 April 2015. Gamasutra.
  3. Web site: Another 101 Free Games 2010 from . 1UP . 2011-02-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110629033651/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=5&cId=3180349 . 2011-06-29 .
  4. Web site: New Game - Feedback Requested . Liam Bowmers . 2008-10-04 . 2011-03-06 . dead . https://archive.today/20121217210845/https://www.mochimedia.com/community/forum/topic/new-game-feedback-requested . 2012-12-17 .
  5. Web site: Jeffrey Haynes . Jeff's Take on Crush the Castle – Web Games Feature at IGN . IGN . 2009-08-11 . 2011-02-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141500/http://games.ign.com/articles/101/1013071p1.html . 2011-06-29 .
  6. Web site: McElroy . Justin . iPhone It In: Crush the Castle . Joystiq . 2010-01-28 . 2011-02-23.
  7. Web site: Crush the Castle Review . Gamezebo . 2009-12-31 . 2011-02-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100701014319/http://www.gamezebo.com/online-games/crush-castle/review . 2010-07-01 .
  8. Web site: Levi Buchanan . Crush the Castle Android Review - Android Review at IGN . IGN . 2010-09-28 . 2011-02-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713004952/http://wireless.ign.com/articles/112/1124093p1.html . 2011-07-13 . dead .
  9. Web site: Crush The Castle Micro-Review: Fun With Trebuchets . . Brian Crecente . Feb 4, 2010 . 2011-02-23.
  10. Web site: News - Opinion: The 99 Best Free Games Of 2009 . Gamasutra . 2011-02-23.