CastleStorm

About this game

<h2>Overview</h2><p>CastleStorm is a 2.5D side-scrolling action real-time strategy game developed by <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/zen-studios/3010-6269/" data-ref-id="3010-6269">Zen</a> and published by <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/microsoft-studios/3010-340/" data-ref-id="3010-340">Microsoft</a> for the <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/xbox-360/3045-20/" data-ref-id="3045-20">Xbox 360</a> (via <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/xbox-360-games-store/3045-86/" data-ref-id="3045-86">Xbox Live Arcade</a>) on May 29, 2013. It was later self-published for the <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a> (via <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/steam/3015-718/" data-ref-id="3015-718">Steam</a> on July 29, 2013), <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/playstation-3/3045-35/" data-ref-id="3045-35">PlayStation 3</a> (via <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/playstation-network-ps3/3045-88/" data-ref-id="3045-88">PlayStation Network</a> on November 5, 2013), <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/playstation-vita/3045-129/" data-ref-id="3045-129">PlayStation Vita</a> (via <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/playstation-network-vita/3045-143/" data-ref-id="3045-143">PlayStation Network</a> on November 5, 2013), and <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/wii-u/3045-139/" data-ref-id="3045-139">Wii U</a> (via eShop on December 26, 2013).</p><p>As either <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/knight/3015-1291/" data-ref-id="3015-1291">Knights</a> or <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/viking/3015-1543/" data-ref-id="3015-1543">Vikings</a>, players must use a variety of upgradable projectiles (for the player-controlled <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/ballista/3055-2805/" data-ref-id="3055-2805">ballista</a>), AI units, and spells (as well as their player-controlled hero) to defend their pre-built <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/castle/3035-1387/" data-ref-id="3035-1387">castle</a> against swarms of invaders while, in most cases, attempting to <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/siege-warfare/3015-2568/" data-ref-id="3015-2568">siege</a> the enemy castle.</p><p>The game's campaign, which slowly introduces players to different units, spells, and projectiles, follows the story of Sir Gareth, Protector of the Realm, as he tries to reclaim the Kingdom's Teardrop Gem.</p><h2>System Requirements</h2><h3>Minimum</h3><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Single Core CPU @ 1.6GHz</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 512 MB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> GeForce 6600 / Radeon 9800 / Intel HD 2000</li><li><strong>DirectX®:</strong> 9.0</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong> 500 MB HD space</li><li><strong>Sound:</strong> DirectX compatible sound card</li></ul><h3>Recommended</h3><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Dual Core CPU @ 2.00GHz</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 1024 MB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000</li><li><strong>DirectX®:</strong> 9.0c</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong> 800 MB HD space</li><li><strong>Sound:</strong> DirectX compatible sound card</li><li><strong>Other Requirements:</strong> Broadband Internet connection</li></ul>