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Is Madcap Castle worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Puzzler fans who want to solve challenges using learned spells
- Retro-game fans who want a four-colour experience inspired by old Game Boy games
- Players seeking a large collection of 150 levels with obstacles, enemies, and secrets
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a game centered on combat rather than puzzles, obstacles, and spell use
- Players who prefer shorter games instead of a title with 150 levels
- Players looking for a visual presentation with more than four colours
Our take on Madcap Castle
The defining detail is learning spells from books found within the castle, then applying those abilities to solve its puzzles.
What is Madcap Castle?
Guide a mage through a mysterious castle spanning 150 stages while he seeks to restore his lost memories and magical abilities.
Each stage may feature hazards, foes, interactive items, puzzles, and hidden areas. With only a small collection of spells at the beginning, the mage discovers spellbooks in selected stages and learns powers from them. These include igniting candles, summoning chickens, and activating levers to progress through puzzles. The presentation uses four colours modeled after classic Game Boy titles. The game was made for BaconGameJam 10 in 48 hours. Its demo offers 45 stages, and it supports Xbox 360 controllers.
How Madcap Castle plays
- 01Spell discovery
- Books found on some levels teach abilities for lighting candles, creating chickens, and operating levers.
- 02Castle puzzles
- The 150 levels contain obstacles, enemies, objects, challenges, and secrets.
- 03Four-colour design
- The game contains four colours inspired by old Game Boy games.
- 04Controller support
- Xbox 360 controllers are supported.
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Madcap Castle: platforms & release
Is Madcap Castle worth it?
It is worth it if: puzzler fans who want to solve challenges using learned spells. Skip it if: players seeking a game centered on combat rather than puzzles, obstacles, and spell use.
Where can I download Madcap Castle?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Madcap Castle's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Madcap Castle on?
Windows and Linux.
