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As knight Don Ramiro, battle folklore-born monsters across medieval Castilla in a trap-filled arcade platformer with four endings.
Released 20 Oct 2016
Fight Folklore Monsters
Leap Through Traps
Swap Combat Weapons
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
Developed by Locomalito, Gryzor87 · Published by Abylight Studios









Set in a medieval version of the Spanish kingdom of Castilla, the game follows Don Ramiro as he confronts an evil invasion. Its stages, creatures, and bosses draw on Spanish and wider European folklore and chivalric tales.
Move, jump, dodge hazards, and fight through eight stages filled with traps and more than 48 enemy types. Use weapons to attack, and face 19 bosses along the way.
Find secrets and power-ups as you explore. The game also includes an illustrated bestiary with unlockable information about its legends and four different endings.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its Spanish folklore setting, retro arcade atmosphere, pixel visuals, and music. Some also enjoy learning stages through repeated attempts and gradually mastering the demanding platforming. Other reviews find the challenge excessively punishing, citing awkward controls, maze-like routes, and frustrating setbacks.





| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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