REVIEW : CastleStorm ( PS VITA)

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Zen Studios the makers of Zen Pinball bring another title to PS3 and PS VITA. CastleStorm is a physics based game that combines two genres exceptionally well. Be it Tower Defense or side scrolling along with some Real-Time Strategy  , CastleStorm is well knit game in both departments.

There is a campaign mode which is entertaining with a story well narrated. The Knights and viking live in peace since the Goddess cried in their last battle, her tears turned into gems, both gems were taken by Knights and Vikings and the wars stopped. The story of the game is usually used to create scenarios around the map so that the map style makes more sense, It does not mean that the story is a throw away or not worth it. Story provides a good sense of environment and few laughs are a given due to it’s comedic style. Campaign provides opportunity to earn gold , increase your arsenal , upgrade for your troops along with various side missions which help gather new spells and bonus rooms .


Ballista is the primary weapon present in the game and the first to be introduced. It can throw rocks , apple bombs , morning stars etc. Though ballista is the primary weapon it is the most cumbersome or difficult to use. Ballista is very sensitive to left analog stick movement , hence it is harder to control. The ground units are normal soldiers which include gunner, archer swordsmen, mounted warriors along with the Kingdom or Barbarian Heroes.

The goal of game is to defend your castle and eliminate enemy’s castle. As simple as the goal sounds ,it is much more frantic affair. You have to manage your troops , protect your castle , attack the enemy , use spells or powers and much more. Though while doing all this you will feel right at home and totally comfortable due to well defined control systems. Your castle can also be upgraded as you play the game more. you can either use pre-built castles in the game or make one of your own. Using the bonus rooms whilst playing the game you can built a castle to take a beating. The bonus room you add have an effect on the game like adding a recruitment room increases the amount of soldiers you can have. The benefits of these rooms however last only till they exist , if they are broken down then all the benefits will go away.

Missions are time based and depend upon the task you complete. The Campaign take some time to complete but it is fully enjoyable. If you are bored of campaign then the game adds CO-OP and multiplayer modes , which are equally enjoyable if not more. These modes will keep you coming back for more even after you have completed the game.

CastleStorm is a perfect blend of genres that you wouldn’t imagine working together . Similar games like Angry Birds which become monotonous after a while are surpassed by this game in every department imaginable . The game has flaws but those are minor and you can overlook them and indulge in this addictive game.

The touch controls , online leader boards and the forthcoming DLCs are the cherry on the cake , the cake being this amazing game which you can eat twice as this game is cross buy, so you get both PS3 and PS VITA version for price of one. The Game has trophy support as well but sadly no platinum(11 bronze, 2 silver, 1 gold).

For the price of Rs.600($9.99)

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