There’s a lot more to it than you’d expect from a mobile game – and it’s been designed to evolve over time, always offering something new for you to rule over. Since each year in the game lasts a day in real life, Castles is designed to constantly give you something new. “This is really about building a dynasty and creating a lasting legacy,” says Lafferty. “As time goes on, the player always needs to have a proper succession plan for the heir to the throne.”
“We put a lot of work into the game design to ensure that subject relationships and the length of a ruler’s reign are elements that players can work to improve. Players must also continue to improve their equipment type and level to progress in quests. This is an important mechanic in the game. We have a dynasty level system with endless rewards. Our goal is to update the game regularly with new dynasty levels, quests, events and challenges.”
Over and beyond Castles is designed as a treasure trove for Elder Scrolls fans, and the more you play, the more you will see how the game is tied into the wider world. “We have worked particularly hard to ensure that Castles
From the game’s music to the sheer number of classic Elder Scrolls races included as subjects (forming their own distinctly recognizable factions in your castle) to the smallest fragments of dialogue (“Dialogue bubbles often contain direct and indirect references to The Elder Scrolls universe, lore, and locations—including some references only hardcore fans will recognize”), there’s a lot to take in here.
