Suppose you enjoy the turn-based strategy games that are so fashionable these days. In that case, you will know that there are very varied proposals for all tastes, among which some stand out for their similarity to other famous board games. This is the case of Castle Conquest, an entertaining option thanks to which we will have to move our pieces similarly to chess, although with some particularities.

As we said before, the first thing striking without doubt about this game is that it has very similar mechanics to this ancient game. However, with the particularity that it forces us to be dynamic. This generates that the experience is suitable for all audiences and that we get good results by dedicating just a little time.

Operation

As for the objective we are pursuing, it is about trying to control a small army of eight men, which on the other hand, we will have to use to steal the key that is in the enemy castle. The problem is that, in the meantime, there is an enemy who has the same mission and who will try to get hold of our key.

From that, an addictive game develops in which we can move the pieces one by one, turn by turn, selecting the soldiers that we consider placed in strategic points to cause the most significant possible damage to the opponent. Again, remember that some moves will also depend on your opponent's actions since you have to pay attention to his tactics.

As for the differences between Castle Conquest and chess, as we all know, we can mention that the system for moving the characters is much simpler since they all move like the rooks in Castle Conquest. So that you have no doubts about it, we must say that in these cases, we can move in a straight line, both vertically and horizontally, the number of squares we consider appropriate.

To eliminate the enemy's characters, we will have to perform these movements by finishing them above them, allowing us to stop them. However, it is convenient to be careful not to lose a character whenever we destroy one of the enemy's characters. As a result of these moves, the first player who can reach the key to the castle will win the game.

An interesting detail of this game is that once we have mastered the lower difficulty, we can move on to the second and third levels, which are more complicated and will force us to give our best. This is not a minor detail, since this way we can be sure that the entertainment will not stop for a long time.

Keep in mind

As usual in these cases, the program has an Options section from which you can modify many of its essential aspects, from some that have to do with the way we see the game to others related to the volume of its sounds and notifications, etc.

The user interface, or rather the aesthetic aspect of Castle Conquest, has seemed to us to be well achieved, thinking that it is not a title that is too bold or that pretends to be in history from its graphical development. Anyway, the proposal at the visual level is not unpleasant, and on the contrary, we believe that it complements very well what the game has to entertain.

The best

Suppose it comes to pointing out some of the most exciting aspects of this title. In that case, we want to start with the fact that it is suitable for all types of players and computers, so anyone reading this description can enjoy it without any problems. In addition, we like its difficult growth curve, and we also can't fail to refer to that air to the beloved chess that will surely make fans of this discipline appreciate it especially.

The worst thing

This title has no significant weaknesses, although it is true that, at times, the proposal can be somewhat limited and that after a while, incredibly if we are demanding, we may get tired of its possibilities. Beyond that, it is easy to play with, free, and perfect to spend, for example, on a rainy afternoon.

Rating

In general terms, we can say that although Castle Conquest is not a game that will change your life completely, it can become a more than attractive option for having a fun time. We recommend it for some of its elements in common with chess, the well-designed graphics, and the possibility of demonstrating your skill and growing ability.