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A fallen knight searches a monster-overrun kingdom for its missing princess in a secret-filled 2D action platformer.
Released 05 Feb 2015
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Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Developed by Matt Kap, Nicalis, Inc. · Published by Nicalis, Inc.
After an evil sorcerer and his forces overrun Alexandria, a knight awakens in the throne room to find the princess missing. He sets out to find her and restore peace to the kingdom.
Explore a large, branching world on foot, fighting enemies with fast melee attacks and navigating platforming hazards. Search side paths for secrets and take on bosses scattered throughout the kingdom.
Collect weapons, armor, items, and magic, and develop the knight with different abilities. New powers can open routes through areas that were previously inaccessible.
Reviewers who enjoy the game often praise its retro pixel-art style and chiptune music, along with its hidden areas, secrets, and boss fights. Some also find the fast combat and demanding platforming satisfying, especially as repeated attempts help them learn challenging sections.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 11 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
