Castle Crashers is finally here folks. We spent the better part of our morning putting the game through its paces, and now a new episode of XBLA in Brief to show for it. An old school hack n' slash game with a quirky sense of humor, Castle Crashers definitely deserves notice from long time gamers. Check out our latest episode and find out if it's worth 1200 Microsoft Points.
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Bought it this morning and played for a bit before work. It's almost like the guys at Behemoth looked at every beat-em-up, took the best parts, added their unique style, and made an awesome game. Best 1200 points I've spent all year.
Once more Sir Richard brings to the world an informative review with his crusade, XBLA in Brief. Great review (and what a sexy voice)!
PS I do enjoy hearing Mr. Mitchell every week, but can we get some variety? I haven't heard Dustin since that Halo map pack review. I don't think Xander has done any. Come on guys, please? For me?
aw c'mon, let Richard have his feature. He's awesome at it; and frankly my tastes line up more with his than the other bloggers on the site... and since I buy a lot of XBLA titles... yeah, I really like that it's the Richard Mitchell show personally.
The bugs extend past multiplayer. I a few times now I have gotten a black screen and glitched audio. Then moments later I am kicked out of the level and on to the world map.
It really sucked when I was about to beat the boss on the lava level.
I was fooling around at the blacksmith's shop and just got it all a sudden. Walk around the blacksmith himself and swing your sword and hopefully you'll get it too. Sorry that isn't very specific; I didn't even know what it was at first!
Great game! Brings back fond memories of old school bear em ups. Easily worth the 1200 pts. Only problem is I was having connection problems too. Every time I finished a level it would send me back to the main screen.
The game is fun. Reminds me of Golden Ax and little of River City Ransom.
But, I am having connection issues online, as well as, the game locks up. The lockup's mainly happen when loading and on occasion if I go to the multiplayer search.
Thank you! I looks very much like Golden Axe; a faster, slicker version of course. Why can't SEGA update some of their classics for XBLA? Anyway I didn't get into Alien Hominid, but will be checking this one out.
I love the art style and sense of humor so far. Otherwise, it seems like your typical hack n slash affair. Nothing wrong with that of course, I'm just not sure yet that it's better than, say, Guardian Heroes, for instance. Still, I enjoyed my thirty minutes with it last night before the red sox came on. I probably need to give it a little more time.
Oh- Once again, as with Alien Hominid, the achievements seem pretty difficult.
Bought it, played it, love it. With this XBLA line-up I might not need to buy another game this year. Oh wait, Left 4 Dead you say? Ok, well, until then. : )
Please, does anyone know how to unlock the secret characters!!??(not the ones you get from arena or beating game with knights) The site and forums for CC are down and I want the bee keeper but no one seems to know how to unlock the cool characters :/
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
boxmyth @ Aug 27th 2008 4:38PM
Bought it this morning and played for a bit before work. It's almost like the guys at Behemoth looked at every beat-em-up, took the best parts, added their unique style, and made an awesome game.
Best 1200 points I've spent all year.
craig64 @ Aug 27th 2008 4:56PM
That's good to hear. I bought it before work, I just didn't have time to actually play it. Only an hour left... I can't wait!
ZEBRA NINER @ Aug 27th 2008 5:32PM
I think a lot of us are in the same boat! I'm glad I have a clock near the TV, or I would have been late.
OO Deagle OO @ Aug 27th 2008 4:42PM
best xbla game for sure
CH3BURASHKA @ Aug 27th 2008 4:44PM
Once more Sir Richard brings to the world an informative review with his crusade, XBLA in Brief. Great review (and what a sexy voice)!
PS I do enjoy hearing Mr. Mitchell every week, but can we get some variety? I haven't heard Dustin since that Halo map pack review. I don't think Xander has done any. Come on guys, please? For me?
jcarpio @ Aug 27th 2008 5:10PM
It's probably because Richard has the equipment to do the video capture. Although I think Xav has it as well.
AoE @ Aug 27th 2008 5:53PM
aw c'mon, let Richard have his feature. He's awesome at it; and frankly my tastes line up more with his than the other bloggers on the site... and since I buy a lot of XBLA titles... yeah, I really like that it's the Richard Mitchell show personally.
Conor @ Aug 27th 2008 6:05PM
Remember Xav used to do those Halo Community Content reviews...I miss them :((
AnthonyGalindoX @ Aug 27th 2008 4:57PM
Like with Bionic Commando before it, I didn't even bother downloading the trial version. I just paid for the full game sight unseen.
Big Bird @ Aug 27th 2008 5:00PM
Could you guys let us know when the lovefest will be over so we can move on? :(
Bravo6 @ Aug 27th 2008 5:15PM
Thanks for the review, I will probably be picking it up. Er, downloading it.
Stink Snake @ Aug 27th 2008 5:25PM
The bugs extend past multiplayer. I a few times now I have gotten a black screen and glitched audio. Then moments later I am kicked out of the level and on to the world map.
It really sucked when I was about to beat the boss on the lava level.
DukeFett @ Aug 27th 2008 5:45PM
is there any sort of like competitive multiplayer?
Kasey @ Aug 27th 2008 11:05PM
There is a competitive Vs. mode called "Arena."
NukeAssault @ Aug 27th 2008 5:58PM
Loving it so far! Hoping people on my friends list get it too so we can play together. So worth the 1200.
Arnon @ Aug 27th 2008 8:21PM
This game is win..
casey @ Aug 27th 2008 9:49PM
Best game ever hands down.... everyone should download it. 4 player local is a blast !!!
creeksta @ Aug 27th 2008 9:50PM
can someone please tell me where to find the compass.. im trying to get the three items to unlock the dock and i cannot find where the compass is
MagiKarp @ Aug 27th 2008 11:13PM
I was fooling around at the blacksmith's shop and just got it all a sudden. Walk around the blacksmith himself and swing your sword and hopefully you'll get it too. Sorry that isn't very specific; I didn't even know what it was at first!
Bennyishere @ Aug 28th 2008 12:59AM
It's not invisible, MagiKarp. It sits right next to the blacksmith, waiting to be picked up.
LiveResistance @ Aug 27th 2008 10:43PM
Great game! Brings back fond memories of old school bear em ups. Easily worth the 1200 pts. Only problem is I was having connection problems too. Every time I finished a level it would send me back to the main screen.
EmptyEnergy @ Aug 28th 2008 9:06AM
The game is fun. Reminds me of Golden Ax and little of River City Ransom.
But, I am having connection issues online, as well as, the game locks up. The lockup's mainly happen when loading and on occasion if I go to the multiplayer search.
EdgeOne @ Aug 28th 2008 12:52PM
Thank you! I looks very much like Golden Axe; a faster, slicker version of course. Why can't SEGA update some of their classics for XBLA? Anyway I didn't get into Alien Hominid, but will be checking this one out.
Good Video Review
Octantis @ Aug 28th 2008 9:27AM
What a great game. Best 1200 points I've spent. But the Boston album for Rock Band is a close second.
KilgoreTrout XL @ Aug 28th 2008 9:38AM
I love the art style and sense of humor so far. Otherwise, it seems like your typical hack n slash affair. Nothing wrong with that of course, I'm just not sure yet that it's better than, say, Guardian Heroes, for instance. Still, I enjoyed my thirty minutes with it last night before the red sox came on. I probably need to give it a little more time.
Oh- Once again, as with Alien Hominid, the achievements seem pretty difficult.
sirdrake @ Aug 28th 2008 10:07AM
does castle crashers have local multiplayer as well or just online?
Richard Mitchell @ Aug 28th 2008 11:06AM
Yes, it does have local multiplayer. You can also play over Live with multiple people on the same Xbox.
jsnow @ Aug 28th 2008 10:19AM
it also has quite a bit of glitches but it is an amazing game from what I have played so far.
Professor Lario @ Aug 28th 2008 10:52AM
Bought it, played it, love it. With this XBLA line-up I might not need to buy another game this year. Oh wait, Left 4 Dead you say? Ok, well, until then. : )
Altairio @ Aug 28th 2008 11:11AM
This game is soooo good. Definitely worth the 1200 pts.
ice~ @ Aug 28th 2008 11:48AM
Please, does anyone know how to unlock the secret characters!!??(not the ones you get from arena or beating game with knights) The site and forums for CC are down and I want the bee keeper but no one seems to know how to unlock the cool characters :/
2kt @ Aug 28th 2008 5:11PM
awesome artistic style and sense of humor