Becastled is a very fun city builder and survival game. It manages to seamlessly blend the two genres, while also conveying its own unique challenges. Yes, it’s very fun to play as well, and it’s one of those games where you will find yourself playing for hours and hours without stopping. You can also change the difficulty to continually challenge yourself, if you want. But the thing that I like the most about Becastled is how they allow you to expand all the time, while also testing you at every corner. The upgrade path is great, and the game doesn’t shy away from showing that you need to improve as a player. And that’s what matters, it’s exciting to play, yet you continue finding new ways to test your skills. It certainly has a lot of longevity, especially with variety of map styles and enemies, and it’s already getting many updates even after launch.

Becastled is certainly a game a person could spend hours playing, but in a genre crowded with unique and fascinating takes on the concept, I can’t think of a reason why one should put time into a title with so many annoyances and so little to recommend it.

Becastled is a game that plays slow, punishes those who want to speed things up a bit, and is far too forgiving with its management mechanics. It also has a surprising lack of depth considering how long it was in development, leading to a title that feels designed for children or players who have never played the genre. Most of the experience is waiting around for something to happen, only to realize that you’re usually vastly overprepared for what does, and it only provides a fair and engaging challenge if you’re willing to wait around for it for a good long while.