![]() Shrouded in mystery, the castle still stands, only reachable to those willing to brave the seas. The titular castle was once a refuge for wizards seeking a quiet life, only for them to mysteriously vanish after sightings of a ferocious dragon. I think children who have a link with George the Giraffe and the hospital will enjoy giving this a try but many others will just want to go back to their usual Mario, Yoshi and Ratchet featured games.This 3D platformer has a storyline that’s sweeter than a sugar-coated kitten, creating a wholesome vibe from the outset. In the intro, I mentioned the cereal analogy because I feel this game has all the right intentions but ultimately doesn’t compare to many others in the genre. The typical “boxes on switches” puzzles are just one of the types of challenges presented through the game. Some areas will have to be figured out before you can continue. Some areas will be blocked because you haven’t collected the right collectables yet, so more exploring will be needed in order to progress. Every new area is filled with new crystals to collect and other trinkets to gather.īesides the platforming, Castle on the Coast is a game about exploring and figuring out some small and easy puzzles. Besides gaining access to new areas, the collectibles can also be used to buy new outfits. Opening up new areas in the game is done through “paying” access through these collectibles so collecting everything is a must. The game is filled to the brim with collectibles. ![]() At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect but now I can safely say they weren’t exaggerating. The developers of Castle on the Coast, describe their game as a Collectathon. These take the phrase ‘taking you on a trip’ to a whole new level. The summon of color has to be the warp tunnels taking you to a parallel universe. Adult me thinks it’s all a bit over the top but I’m sure – based on the drawings of my own child at a younger age – kids will adore the cacophony of color. It’s like a rainbow exploded into the game. ![]() When I say colorful, I truly mean colorful. The not so smooth platforming aside, Castle on the Coast intentions to bring a colourful world to life is fully met. Luckily the game is extremely forgiving and thus suitable for children. While being so important in a platformer, the jumping feels a bit off. Sadly, the controls also feel from that era meaning they aren’t the most controlled controls I’ve experienced. The look and feel is definitely PS1/N64 era 3D platformer. You’ll need to perform crazy platforming feats in order to collect all the necessary trinkets scattered around the castle. In Castle on the Coast, you play as George in a retro feeling 3D platformer taking place in a magical castle. Instead of only offering the game to children staying at the hospital, the game is made available for everyone around the world, hopefully bringing joy to many more children. With the help of Big Heart Productions and Klabater, the hospital can now offer its mascot in a digital form through Castle on the Coast. This giraffe offers distractions and solace in times of need. To make things a bit more kid-friendly they have a mascot in the form of a colourful giraffe named George. The Valley Children’s Hospital in California does great work providing medical services to children. Do you remember the times when a box of cereal came with a game and you got all excited? Well Castle on the Coast feels a bit like one of those games.
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