When we've presented role-playing games for tablets and smartphones, we've seen how most titles feature very similar plots and identical gameplay systems set in medieval worlds where magic and mythical creatures play a significant role. However, as we've mentioned before, we also find a certain saturation and lack of new ideas in this genre.
One of the main drawbacks of the genre is that, after a certain point, the stories can become monotonous and somewhat boring. To try and address several issues at once, some titles incorporate doses of humor and surreal situations. Today we're talking about one of them, called Hustle Castle , which gives monsters, princes, and castles a fresh twist.
Argument
We find ourselves in a castle that rules a kingdom about which we know little else. Our mission is simple: to prosper and guide the destinies of its inhabitants. To achieve this, we must put our subjects to work without exhausting them, while simultaneously building a powerful but well-fed army that will have to face enemies like YUM-YUM or Grav Mighty Mollera. All this without neglecting another priority: becoming millionaires.
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The game boasts a fun appearance for both our residents and the enemies, including trolls and orcs, along with polished graphics and a campaign mode comprised of dozens of different missions. As we progress, we can expand our facilities and equip each inhabitant with a range of unique skills designed to maximize their productivity in the environment where we place them. There's also a multiplayer mode where we can compete against friends, forge alliances with them, or, if we so choose, raze their villages.
Gratuitous?
Hustle Castle is free to download . Created by a Dutch team, it arrived in app stores just a few days ago. So far, it has reached half a million downloads. Users have rated it positively for aspects such as its graphics and lighthearted storyline. Stability issues have been fixed. However, its growth may be hampered by in-app purchases , which reach €135.
What do you think of this title? Do you think it offers an interesting twist on what we're used to seeing? We've included related information about other role-playing games so you can explore more options.