Climb to the Top of the Castle Demo

Retro platformers have made quite the comeback lately, even if modern technology now allows for some pretty striking photo-realism in video games. The simplicity of the platformers is timeless, however, which is why they are here to stay and they are probably going to remain an important part of the industry, many years from now.

Climb to the Top of the Castle is about as classic as it can get when it comes to the genre, given the fact that it features one cliche after another. They are included on purpose, though, in an attempt to poke some fun at other classic titles, such as Super Mario and the like. In fact, the entire game is rather cheeky and exaggerated, which makes for a pretty relaxed and entertaining experience.

The story talks about a brave young soldier that is tasked with rescuing a princess, which means that he must overcome a variety of dangers and obstacles in order to reach her. Naturally, an evil warlock is at the heart of it all, as they always are. He happens to live in a great castle with many rooms and floors, filled with guards, traps, and the usual nasty creatures that lurk in the dungeons.

Platformers are designed to be challenging, especially when it comes to quick reflexes and good hand-to-eye coordination. Climb to the Top of the Castle is no different in this regard, because it features a lot of tricky sections that require a combination of skill and luck. It may get annoying at times, but the feeling that rushes over you once you finally make that difficult jump is something special.

Visually, most of the environments and landscapes in the game are hand drawn, which means that they look sketchy at best. They are artsy, though, so they do manage to create a unique atmosphere most of the time. The soundtrack is quite lively and nice as well, although nothing in the technical department is liable to leave any stains on your memory.

Even if Climb to the Top of the Castle loses its charm after the first playthrough, the experience is worth the bother. You can exercise your reflexes and have some fun at the same time, which is more than can be said about most modern titles nowadays.