Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Dec 5, 2021

  Only played a bit, but it reminds me of the original King's Field game for the playstation that came out in 1995 ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Field_II ) which I have always been nostalgic for. I really wish more games like this would come out that were a little more nuanced. Regardless the fact this game was made by one person really impresses me. I would love to learn how he made it.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 12, 2021

  I love the game, simple, fun, nostalgic. A slight bit easy once you get the sword pattern down, but its a great game and fun.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 13, 2021

  Ghoul Castle is an admirable one-person effort in the style of classic first-person, free-movement dungeon crawlers like King's Field, as others reviewers have commented. There's a lot here to appreciate - overall, the presentation is solid, art style is cohesive and pleasant, sound design and music are agreeable, and core mechanics are enjoyable as well. If you're familiar with the core tenants of roguelike/roguelite mechanics, you'll be able to jump right in. However, there are a few areas in which the game could be improved: 1. Enemy patterns could be more distinct and varied - it seems that all enemies only have a single attack pattern, which is easy to predict and avoid 2. Dungeons require a fair bit of backtracking to unlock all doors and acquire all items, which feeds into an issue with the progression mechanic (more on this momentarily) 3. Movement and attack/defense mechanics are quite limited, resulting in gameplay that's a bit one-note - coupled with the simple enemy patterns and the fact that enemies in later levels become quite bullet-spongey, battles can become a test of patience more than anything The biggest issue here is that the core progression is a bit stilted and strange - it seems that attack and defense upgrades aren't preserved across levels, even if you successfully complete a level. Additionally, you often backtrack to receive these bonuses after effectively having cleared an entire dungeon, leaving you with a bunch of bonuses that aren't really useful and will be lost the instant you move to a new level. I think if the developer could go back and address these things, creating more varied gameplay with a more consistent sense of progression across runs, there's a genuinely great game to be had here. As it is, I'd still recommend it, but just understand that the game has limitations and is mostly enjoyable for a well-presented trip down memory lane, rekindling nostalgia for similar games from the past. Find more reviews and recommendations on my Steam Curator page, Indie Infinitesimal: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41769714/
• gamedeal user

  Dec 19, 2021

  Honestly it's hard to go wrong for $3. It's not a perfect game, but if you're looking for a breezy first-person dungeon crawler you can get through in few hours Ghoul Castle is a nice hit of 3D nostalgia. I like the somewhat arcade-like design and the combat has a little nuance to it, but I do wish there were more puzzle elements and ways/reasons to spend gold during gameplay. I didn't even realize until after completing the whole game that I needed to go to the menu to spend gold. Overall I was craving some good ol' skeleton-bashing fun and this game delivered for a budget price.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 14, 2022

  As a budget game that you can play when you have 10-20 minutes to kill, yes, I can recommend this game in those circumstances. It's a very simple game with very simple mechanics, nice enough environments, if a bit one sided but that's no issue really. Simple animations and combat were even all the bosses are the same, exactly the game, none of them have a unique mechanic which is a shame but as I said, as a budget game and killing a few minutes, go for it. Game completed in 2 hours, can probably be done faster. I wish there was achievements in the game but there is one thing in the in-game shop that I have to buy just to see what it does. You can find gold and with gold you can buy things in the shop like health potions, a ring and some kind of amulet or something.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 28, 2022

  block attack hit hit hit hit hit enemy he died, me win win (simple and easy strategy) 10/10 game
• gamedeal user

  Aug 27, 2022

  A sorry excuse for a game that seems to be cobbled from whatever assets that were on sale on Unity store at the time. On first glance it looks decent enough that it might make you want to try it out, but if you value your time, don't. The gameplay is so primitive that I've played more intricate and engaging games on my phone on a toilet while taking a number 2. Refunded.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 5, 2022

  I only recommend it for people who like very simple games. There is only one tactic to finish final bosses: block their strike with shield, hit the boss one time with the sword, back off slowly or run away to restore your stamina, block again. Some bosses you can hit twice after blocking. Tough ones you can only hit once. After that bosses launch very fast strike that deal huge damage (~400 HP). Weaker enemies you can hit 3 times after the block. And that is pretty much all gameplay :). I know, it is very simple. Enemy graphics is very good though, people (like me) buy this game just because it looks good in advertising video/screenshots.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 18, 2022

  Wow, I was blown away by how much fun this is. Really polished too! Perfect game for my Steam Deck.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 14, 2023

  they changed the games mechanics. Now, you're stunned for no reason. Now your swing hardly hits the enemy, there are random delays in the swing. It also seems that more dark souls stamina is used with swinging on enemy than regular swing. If the developer is trying to emulate more dark souls, this aint it. Yeah, good way to destroy game.