CastleStorm is an action-strategy game from Zen Studios that mashes up 2D physics destruction with tower defense brawling. The game places players in real-time control of medieval warfare, utilizing artillery, ground troops, and spells. It includes a story-driven solo campaign, a castle editor for custom creations, and multiple online and local multiplayer modes.The game offers 1 vs. 1 split-screen battles, Survival Co-op where players defend against enemy waves with one controlling artillery and the other ground forces, and Last Stand Co-op where two players control heroes against endless enemy waves. The castle editor allows for strategic construction that dictates available troops and resources. Players can achieve victory through flag capture, castle destruction, or other level-specific objectives, with multiple paths and rewards per level. The arsenal includes various artillery projectiles, ground units like swordsmen and donkey riders, and spells.