I was always weirdly terrified of conflict in video games for some strange reason; boss battles or regular fighting scenes were always left to my big bro. But with Castle Crashers, I only have fond memories (it probably seemed easy because my brother was carrying me through every level).
Castle Crashers is a side-scrolling, 'beat 'em up' or 'brawler' style video game that first released on Xbox in 2008, and later made its way to Playstation in 2010. It's set in a medieval-esque universe where you can play as one of five different knights. Each knight is a different colour (blue, red, yellow, green, and a later added pink), and each have their own unique abilities.
...with the ability to shoot penguins out of their hands, Pink Knight quickly became childhood Amy's favourite character.
The Blue, Red, Yellow, and Green Knights are the original playable characters in the game and the Pink Knight followed as a DLC for a good cause. The developers, The Behemoth, stated that proceeds that came from players purchasing the DLC were to be donated to charities devoted to Breast Cancer Research. Armed with a comically-large lollipop as a sword, and the ability to shoot penguins out of their hands, Pink Knight quickly became childhood Amy's favourite character. Another cool fact about Pink Knight is that Dan Paladin, who created The Behemoth, has previously said that Pink Knight's gender is up for interpretation!
So what is your actual goal in Castle Crashers? Defeat the Evil Wizard who stole the kingdom's beloved four princess and precious gems. As you traverse through the different stages of the game, accompanied by the game's iconic soundtrack, you will come across different foes whom you must defeat. These enemies range from Barbarians, to Aliens, to Fish Men, followed by intense boss battles against creatures such as a Giant Troll, who looks like a Studio Ghibli Soot Sprite gone wrong.
Castle Crashers will forever hold a special place in my heart. For giving me the courage so engage in video game fight scenes, and giving me a lifetime of memories with my older brother.