# Castle of no Escape — Retro RPG from 1989!

> Retro RPG adventure exploring a castle, collecting treasures, and battling monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by Pavel Divnenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-of-no-escape/id1566577424 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pavel Divnenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548327575)
- Category: Games, Board, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-of-no-escape/id1566577424/reviews.md

## What is Castle of no Escape?

Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end.


ARTEFACTS AND CURSES

Opal VS Blindness - you forget the map and don't see any new rooms, flares become useless
Pearl VS Forgetfulness - you don't remember where have you been before
Ruby VS Lethargy - monsters get the first turn to attack
Diamond VS Weakness - you lose 1 strength point every 20 turns
Emerald VS Bad luck - your minimal attack power drop to 1 instead of 50% of strength value
Blue Fire VS Bookstuck - book sticks to your hands and you can't attack anyone in this state
Sign VS everything except Bookstuck

SPELLS

Web prevents the monster from attacking and lasts 0-3 turns. Costs 1 point of intelligence.
Fireball is obvious enough. Costs 2 points of intelligence.
IQ instantly kills your opponent if its intelligence is less than yours. Otherwise, you lose. This spell doesn't spend anything.

Inspired by Leygref's Castle etc.

## Key features

- Retro RPG gameplay
- Castle exploration
- Monster battles
- Artifact collection
- Curse and spell system
- Boss battles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Return to life | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-of-no-escape/id1566577424/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2024-09-23*

I really enjoyed this game and it was very tough(I like tough game). It needs bit of understanding then you can enjoy the game fully.

### 1/5 — Where is the save?

*2022-07-15*

Game was pretty good. I made it through a couple of floors and enjoyed it. I needed to close the game but no menu. So I shut it down and now I have to start all over with a new game.
There appears to be no save function at all so it’s a one star from me.

## Frequently asked questions about Castle of no Escape

### What is the main goal in Castle of no Escape?

The main goal is to explore the castle, collect all treasures, defeat monsters, and crush the main boss. While you can technically win, the game is designed so there is no true end to the castle itself.

### How does the artifact and curse system work in Castle of no Escape?

Artifacts like Opal and Pearl offer protection against specific curses such as blindness or forgetfulness. Each curse has a unique negative effect on gameplay, which can be countered by finding the corresponding artifact.

### What kind of spells can be used in Castle of no Escape?

Castle of no Escape features spells like 'Web' to prevent monster attacks, 'Fireball' for damage, and 'IQ' which instantly kills an opponent if their intelligence is lower than yours. Spells consume intelligence points, except for 'IQ'.

### Is Castle of no Escape playable offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Castle of no Escape supports offline play. As a retro RPG, it is likely designed for single-player experiences which often function without an internet connection.

### What devices is Castle of no Escape available on?

Castle of no Escape is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### How often is Castle of no Escape updated?

Castle of no Escape was last updated on May 18, 2021, with version 1.1.2. The initial release date was May 16, 2021, suggesting infrequent updates after its initial launch.

### What is the age rating for Castle of no Escape?

Castle of no Escape has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Castle of no Escape have ads?

No, Castle of no Escape does not contain advertisements. The 'hasAds' flag is set to false in the application data.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2021-05-18

Some important fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-05-17

Some important fixes.

### 1.1 — 2021-05-17

Some important fixes.

### 1.0 — 2021-05-16

No release notes.

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All apps by Pavel Divnenko: https://appshunter.io/developer/1548327575

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