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Publisher: The Behemoth
Developer: The Behemoth
Genre: Beat-Em-Up
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: August 27, 2008

Number of Players: More than Four players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 2 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 3 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 4 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Online Co-Op: Co-Op Play is available over the internet or an online service like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. Each player needs their own system, game, and internet connection.
Couch Co-Op: Couch or Local Co-Op allows players to use one copy of the game with multiple controllers to play co-op. This includes both split screen play and same screen play. Couches are not required.
SplitScreen: The TV is split into multiple screens so each co-op player gets their own viewpoint. The screen could be split vertically or horizontally.
LAN or Systemlink: Co-Op Play is available over a Local Network or System Link Connection. Most likely a router will be required, but you may use a crossover cable in some cases.
Drop-In/Drop-Out: Players can join or leave a cooperative game session at anytime without disrupting an existing player's game.
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this red-hot arcade adventure from the award-winning development studio, The Behemoth! Featuring hand-drawn characters, Castle Crashers® delivers unique hi-res illustrated visuals like nothing you've ever seen before.
Play with up to three friends locally or over Xbox LIVE® and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the amazing world we have created just for you. Save your princess, defend your kingdom, and crash some castles! Play with more than 20 unlockable characters, 40 weapons to customize your hero, and an arsenal of combos and magical attacks to choose from.
Up to four players can play this game on a shared screen in any combination of online or local play.
| Co-Op Information | |
| Local Co-Op: | Yes |
| Number of Players Offline: | 4 Players |
| Online Co-Op: | Yes |
| Number of Players Online: | 4 Players |
| LAN or System Link: | No |
| Number of Players via LAN or System link: | 0 Players |
| Splitscreen: | No |
| Playable Online with Splitscreen: | No |
| Number of Players Online with Splitscreen: | 0 Players |
| Drop-In / Drop-Out: | No |
| Co-Op Specific Content: | Yes |
| Single player content available in Co-Op: | Yes |
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The colorful hand-drawn graphics stand out versus almost any other game released on the XBLA.
The frenetic non-stop action means the game never bogs down. Our entire family had a blast from start to finish. My wife and I even went back for some of the more "completionist" challenges after finishing the storyline once.
The Behemoth (CC's developer) manages to infuse each of their games with quality humor even without the aid of text or voice acting.
It's one of the few "must buy" games on XBLA right now.
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