CastleStorm

May 29, 2013 Zen Studios Microsoft Studios, Zen Studios
Shooter Strategy Tactical Adventure Indie
PS3 PS4 PC iOS WiiU Vita X360 XONE Switch
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CastleStorm is a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mixed with tower defense brawler! The clouds bring rumors of war... It's Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking them down has never been so much fun!
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Release Date May 29, 2013
Developer Zen Studios
Publisher Microsoft Studios, Zen Studios
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
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