Hello everyone! It has been a long time since we reached out to the warriors of Castleland. First, I'd like to thank every one of you for playing our humble indie game that first released Dec 16, 2016. Your feedback, support, and encouragement gave us the ability to keep our little indie studio moving forward over the years. And now we're back with wonderful news! Over the last few years we have been building on Castle Battle's solid foundation to create something much more ambitions than we were ever capable of before now... IT STARES BACK https://store.steampowered.com/app/1094250/It_Stares_Back/ Our next title once again takes place within the world of the Great Tapestry. You might even see a few familiar faces on your perilous journey. Though I must warn you, much has changed since the age of the Castle Battles. For more updates, join our vibrant Discord community where we develop in real time: CHOOSE YOUR FACTION May your mustache guide you to victory! Cleveland T. Mosher, Light Arc Studio

[ 2019-06-12 17:59:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixes problems some people were having with steam achievements (thanks for the feedback!) Some difficulty tuning and smoothness Sparkles

[ 2018-02-07 12:18:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixes problems some people were having with steam achievements (thanks for the feedback!) Some difficulty tuning and smoothness Sparkles

[ 2018-02-07 12:18:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Don't forget this blessed day of fireworks, beer, and patriotism is also your last day to get Castle Battles on sale for %50 off! Ride out like Paul Revere and spread the news before it's too late! May your mustache guide you to freedom! Light Arc Studios
http://store.steampowered.com/app/568370/

[ 2017-07-04 21:36:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Don't forget this blessed day of fireworks, beer, and patriotism is also your last day to get Castle Battles on sale for %50 off! Ride out like Paul Revere and spread the news before it's too late! May your mustache guide you to freedom! Light Arc Studios
http://store.steampowered.com/app/568370/

[ 2017-07-04 21:33:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there Battlers of Castles, Light Arc Studio here with several big news updates: First, a shameless plug: WE ARE IN STEAM'S SUMMER SALE AT 50% OFF!!!! Interview: We were recently featured on another podcast, The Dorkening's Ultimate Video Game Show! Check out their new series where we talk about Castle Battles game-play and it's development process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SskCpxa4MHs&t Dev updates: We've heard a lot of fantastic ideas and feedback from the community. These comments were often pared with the question, "Are you planning on doing anything else with the game?" Our response has generally been "we want to, but early sales will have to justify it." Well good news! Because of your remarkable support our audience has steadily grown! Particularly this has been the case on Google Play's marketplace as their review algorithm has continued to feature us in response to positive community ratings. Turns out we weren't kidding when we said every voice counts! See for yourself: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...c.castle&hl=en What does this mean? Short term: A patch is coming in the next few weeks to enhance some basic ui and visual elements. It won't be multiplayer or more story as we want to build on our strong mechanical foundation for future projects first. We're not saying it will never happen (we are looking for ways), but Multiplayer is a massive undertaking and we don't have access to those resources... yet. Long term: We're chuck full of ideas for what comes next, but we don't want to get ahead of ourselves and start a runaway hype train riddled with broken promises. We will keep you updated as our many ideas solidify into something we are confident is press worthy. Feel free to chime in as we reveal more! TLDR; Things are starting to go well at Light Arc, so keep sharing the good word of Castle Battles with your friends!

[ 2017-06-25 20:48:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there Battlers of Castles, Light Arc Studio here with several big news updates: First, a shameless plug: WE ARE IN STEAM'S SUMMER SALE AT 50% OFF!!!! Interview: We were recently featured on another podcast, The Dorkening's Ultimate Video Game Show! Check out their new series where we talk about Castle Battles game-play and it's development process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SskCpxa4MHs&t Dev updates: We've heard a lot of fantastic ideas and feedback from the community. These comments were often pared with the question, "Are you planning on doing anything else with the game?" Our response has generally been "we want to, but early sales will have to justify it." Well good news! Because of your remarkable support our audience has steadily grown! Particularly this has been the case on Google Play's marketplace as their review algorithm has continued to feature us in response to positive community ratings. Turns out we weren't kidding when we said every voice counts! See for yourself: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...c.castle&hl=en What does this mean? Short term: A patch is coming in the next few weeks to enhance some basic ui and visual elements. It won't be multiplayer or more story as we want to build on our strong mechanical foundation for future projects first. We're not saying it will never happen (we are looking for ways), but Multiplayer is a massive undertaking and we don't have access to those resources... yet. Long term: We're chuck full of ideas for what comes next, but we don't want to get ahead of ourselves and start a runaway hype train riddled with broken promises. We will keep you updated as our many ideas solidify into something we are confident is press worthy. Feel free to chime in as we reveal more! TLDR; Things are starting to go well at Light Arc, so keep sharing the good word of Castle Battles with your friends!

[ 2017-06-25 20:47:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

http://www.outoflives.net/2017/05/19/igr-2-castle-battles-interview-with-cleveland-mosher/ Join filmmaker extraordinaire Allan Rafferty and technophobic gamer Dan as they rant and rave their way to the end. This week we have a special interview with the fantastic Cleveland Mosher of Light Arc Studios about their fast paced RTS game. Also follow us on Twitter @indiegameravers and get involved with our competition. If youre an indie game developer who would like to be on the show please contact Allan on Twitter @AJRafferty or email us at indiegameraverspodcast@gmail.com

[ 2017-05-19 21:55:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

http://www.outoflives.net/2017/05/19/igr-2-castle-battles-interview-with-cleveland-mosher/ Join filmmaker ‘extraordinaire’ Allan Rafferty and ‘technophobic’ gamer Dan as they rant and rave their way to the end. This week we have a special interview with the fantastic Cleveland Mosher of Light Arc Studios about their fast paced RTS game. Also follow us on Twitter @indiegameravers and get involved with our competition. If you’re an indie game developer who would like to be on the show please contact Allan on Twitter @AJRafferty or email us at indiegameraverspodcast@gmail.com

[ 2017-05-19 21:55:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

The time has finally arrived! Download the mobile version today and receive the first campaign of our action-strategy RPG for free!!! Derbyshire, UK - April 25, 2017 - Enter The Great Tapestry! Light Arc Studio, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment,today announced that their fast-paced action-strategy RPG, Castle Battles, is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices. As a special introductory treat for battle-hungry iOS and Android players, Light Arc Studio is giving away the entire first campaign, consisting of 10 levels, for FREE! Players can weave their fate into The Great Tapestry by unlocking the remaining 3 campaigns (adding 30 additional levels) for only $4.99, or individually at $1.99 each. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightarc.castle Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1210311968 Watch the Castle Battles: Mobile Launch Trailer at https://youtu.be/2j-xM2Z7zTU

[ 2017-04-25 18:47:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

The time has finally arrived! Download the mobile version today and receive the first campaign of our action-strategy RPG for free!!! Derbyshire, UK - April 25, 2017 - Enter The Great Tapestry! Light Arc Studio, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment,today announced that their fast-paced action-strategy RPG, Castle Battles, is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices. As a special introductory treat for battle-hungry iOS and Android players, Light Arc Studio is giving away the entire first campaign, consisting of 10 levels, for FREE! Players can weave their fate into The Great Tapestry by unlocking the remaining 3 campaigns (adding 30 additional levels) for only $4.99, or individually at $1.99 each. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightarc.castle Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1210311968 Watch the Castle Battles: Mobile Launch Trailer at https://youtu.be/2j-xM2Z7zTU

[ 2017-04-25 18:47:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Now that we're out on Mobile devices as of tomorrow (2/25/17), we are permanently dropping the price on Steam to $9.99! THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO PUT OUT A REVIEW OR LETS PLAY OF CASTLE BATTLES! So if you are a professional Reviewer, Youtuber, or Twitch Streamer then send us a request via Keymailer: https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/34602 We'll be doing a big mobile announcement tomorrow, but here are the storefront links below: Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightarc.castle Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1210311968

[ 2017-04-24 19:09:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Now that we're out on Mobile devices as of tomorrow (2/25/17), we are permanently dropping the price on Steam to $9.99! THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO PUT OUT A REVIEW OR LETS PLAY OF CASTLE BATTLES! So if you are a professional Reviewer, Youtuber, or Twitch Streamer then send us a request via Keymailer: https://www.keymailer.co/g/games/34602 Also, Castle Battles has leaked a day early on Google play! Lucky for Android Gamers! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightarc.castle We'll be doing a big mobile announcement tomorrow, but here is the Apple App store link as well: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1210311968 Enjoy! Cleveland T. Mosher, Writer / Illustrator at Light Arc Studio

[ 2017-04-24 18:49:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

That's right folks, CASTLE BATTLES IS COMING TO IOS AND ANDROID! APRIL 25TH, 2017!!! Plus, we put out a fat PATCH that'll get yall battling like never before! As we've prepped for the mobile version of the game, we've been listening to community feedback. Now we've added a few features to improve play. - First, there is now an option to turn off the trippy, blur effect. We heard some players were straining their eyes at times during gameplay. Now if you encounter this issue, you can simply turn it off and keep battling. - Second, we added a cheat option to skip levels. You still "don't deserve an easy mode," but if you're more inclined to finish the story than personally beat every level, you can now do so. - Third, a bevy of minor enhancements to play and bug fixes. We also put out a linux version of the game. Let us know if you encounter any issues with it in the forum. Once again, CASTLE BATTLES IS COMING TO IOS AND ANDROID! APRIL 25TH, 2017!!! Check out the sweet new trailer and tell your fam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTIPfk32XcU&t

[ 2017-04-04 13:49:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

That's right folks, CASTLE BATTLES IS COMING TO IOS AND ANDROID! APRIL 25TH, 2017!!! Plus, we put out a fat PATCH that'll get yall battling like never before! As we've prepped for the mobile version of the game, we've been listening to community feedback. Now we've added a few features to improve play. - First, there is now an option to turn off the trippy, blur effect. We heard some players were straining their eyes at times during gameplay. Now if you encounter this issue, you can simply turn it off and keep battling. - Second, we added a cheat option to skip levels. You still "don't deserve an easy mode," but if you're more inclined to finish the story than personally beat every level, you can now do so. - Third, a bevy of minor enhancements to play and bug fixes. We also put out a linux version of the game. Let us know if you encounter any issues with it in the forum. Once again, CASTLE BATTLES IS COMING TO IOS AND ANDROID! APRIL 25TH, 2017!!! Check out the sweet new trailer and tell your fam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTIPfk32XcU&t

[ 2017-04-04 13:49:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

SOUND THE TRUMPETS! It's the moment you've all been waiting for! In celebration of our upcoming mobile release, we are putting Castle Battles on SALE this week! Now is your chance to jump into the frey, so get while the getting is good! Share the chaos and take the opportunity to gift the game to a friend! If you have previously purchased Castle Battles we at Light Arc Studio would like to thank you for your support! Please consider sharing the sale news with friends via Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, or whatever other social media platforms you frequent using the hashtag #CastleBattles. And if you haven't already, please also consider taking a minute to leave a Steam review for Castle Battles. The reviews are very helpful! Next up: setting a date for the iOS and Android version and releasing the new mobile preview trailer! May your mustache guide you to victory, Light Arc Studio

[ 2017-03-27 18:21:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

SOUND THE TRUMPETS! It's the moment you've all been waiting for! In celebration of our upcoming mobile release, we are putting Castle Battles on SALE this week! Now is your chance to jump into the frey, so get while the getting is good! Share the chaos and take the opportunity to gift the game to a friend! If you have previously purchased Castle Battles we at Light Arc Studio would like to thank you for your support! Please consider sharing the sale news with friends via Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, or whatever other social media platforms you frequent using the hashtag #CastleBattles. And if you haven't already, please also consider taking a minute to leave a Steam review for Castle Battles. The reviews are very helpful! Next up: setting a date for the iOS and Android version and releasing the new mobile preview trailer! May your mustache guide you to victory, Light Arc Studio

[ 2017-03-27 17:34:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ex-Static has now put the complete Castle Battles OST up on Youtube for your listening pleasure! Check it out and share it with your friends. Support indie musicians and buy the album on bandcamp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4uu-Koafhw&index=1&list=PL4K03mCtdv_Rm87Hqi56dRAhCric11G0h

[ 2016-12-22 20:57:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ex-Static has now put the complete Castle Battles OST up on Youtube for your listening pleasure! Check it out and share it with your friends. Support indie musicians and buy the album on bandcamp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4uu-Koafhw&index=1&list=PL4K03mCtdv_Rm87Hqi56dRAhCric11G0h

[ 2016-12-22 20:57:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

A big thankyou to all our Beta Testers! Its been really useful having your feedback. We made it - approved and ready for launch in time for Christmas :)

[ 2016-12-15 08:12:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

A big thankyou to all our Beta Testers! Its been really useful having your feedback. We made it - approved and ready for launch in time for Christmas :)

[ 2016-12-15 08:12:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Castle Battles streamlines the mechanics of classic, top-down strategy to create a fast paced style of gameplay like no other. Expand your empire by building castles near bountiful resources, collect gold to amass outlandish armies, and swarm your enemies in 40 unique levels.

Explore the illustrated world of “The Great Tapestry” through four story-rich campaigns: Fight to reclaim your lost homeland as Les Moustachiers. Laugh maniacally as The Clearly Evil Empire. Discover the astral mysteries of The Purperilous. And finally, set out on a hero’s journey as The Order of Awesome to stop the narrative from unravelling.

No soulless micro-transactions to help you here! Classic 4X style mechanics are condensed to their strategic core, meaning action packed matches are measured in minutes rather than hours. Thousands of troops can be in action at a time leading to all out swarm warfare.

Enjoy the melding of medieval melodies to the pulse of electronica in the Original Soundtrack by Ex-Static: https://xstatic.bandcamp.com/album/the-original-castle-battles-soundtrack

It’s time to play… Castle Battles

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