Crossy Road Castle Review (PlayStation 5)

Rating: 7.8
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published September 10, 2024 · Updated September 13, 2024

Crossy Road Castle Review, Familiar Crossy favorites make for a cast of colorful characters with golden hearts and only slightly questionable brain power… now console players can join up and join in on the latest and greatest of castle climbs! Crossy Road Castle is PACKED to the turrets with multiplayer, platforming arcade fun! Come on and join in on the fun.

Crossy Road Castle Review Pros:

Classic blocky pixel graphics.
1.01GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Own in-game achievements like system.
Fast-paced platformer gameplay.
The opening tutorial section then the odd popup.
The goal of the game is to get through a room and make it to the next room going up a level of a tower each time.
Coins can be collected and grabbed by killing enemies.
Tokens are harder to get but can be found in the world.
Gems are hidden behind green doors that take you to a seperate instance.
Hearts – you have X amount of hearts and lose one after each death, you can spend coins on hearts at set levels in a tower, and losing them all ends your run.
Simple one button for jump controls making it very accessible.
Every 100-room clears will give you a key that you can use to open a new tower.
Each tower has its own theme and mechanics, and you can unlock them in any order.
Towers also offer unique rewards and stickers.
2 to 4-player local co-op support.
Two gatcha machines one for coins and one for tokens, these dole out new characters and hats.
Stickers are like achievements and you can check the journal for unlock conditions.
Highly playable.
Very addictive.
Has that one-more-go mentality.
Ten total towers to unlock.
Crossplay can be turned on and off.
Uses the controller speaker for character noises and fart sound effects upon death. You have in-game controller volume options.
Challenges will rotate and you have one main run where it’s like clear 20 rooms as fast as possible and then it will have a couple of longer missions that can be chipped at over time like doing 500 jumps.
Each tower has its own collection entry keeping tabs on how many hats, characters, and stickers you have unlocked.
So much fun to play.
Online multiplayer support.
It’s a 2D world but does a cool 3D tower rotation when going into the next room.
Clever level design and in particular has memorable boss battles.

Crossy Road Castle Review Cons:

You cannot remap the controls.
The screenshake options are only on and reduced, not off.
The movement takes some getting used to as it is very responsive.
At times it can be hard to know what to do.
Starting new towers is always work as you try to work out new mechanics on the fly.
FYI but online requires a Playstation Plus subscription.
No way to replay a room.
Rooms do repeat themselves quite a bit.
You don’t get coins for killing enemies with spikes or getting them to go off-screen.
I wish you could pin sticker requirements as I forget about them when I’m in the game.
It is definitely a mobile game blown up big.

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Crossy Road Castle:

Official website.

Developer: Hipster Whale

Publisher: Hipster Whale

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PlayStation

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
8/10

Accessibility - 8/10
8/10

Length - 8/10
9/10

Fun Factor - 9/10

7.8/10

Summary

Crossy Road Castle offers a delightful blend of classic blocky pixel graphics and fast-paced platformer gameplay. The game is highly accessible with its simple one-button jump controls, making it easy for players of all skill levels to dive in. The goal is straightforward: navigate through rooms, collect coins and tokens, and ascend the tower by clearing each level. The game features a variety of towers, each with its own theme, mechanics, and unique rewards, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging. The inclusion of local co-op support for 2 to 4 players adds a fun, social element to the experience.

However, the game isn’t without its flaws. While the controls are simple, they cannot be remapped, which might be a drawback for some players. The screenshake options are limited to “on” and “reduced,” with no option to turn it off completely. The movement, although responsive, takes some getting used to, and the lack of clear instructions at times can leave players confused about what to do next. Additionally, starting new towers can be challenging as players need to figure out new mechanics on the fly. The inability to replay rooms and the repetition of room designs can also detract from the overall experience.

Despite these issues, Crossy Road Castle remains highly playable and addictive. The game features a robust in-game achievement system, stickers that act like achievements, and a variety of challenges that rotate regularly. The use of the controller speaker for character noises and sound effects adds a quirky touch, although it might not be to everyone’s taste. The game also supports online multiplayer, but this requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. The clever level design, particularly the memorable boss battles, and the “one-more-go” mentality make it a fun and engaging game to play.

Overall, Crossy Road Castle is a highly enjoyable platformer with a lot to offer. Its accessible controls, variety of towers, and engaging gameplay make it a standout title. However, the inability to remap controls, limited screenshake options, and repetitive room designs are areas that could use improvement. Overall, it’s a game that provides a lot of fun, especially in a social setting, and is worth checking out for fans of the genre or those looking for a chilled-out experience or more couch co-op games.