Rise of Castles is a long-session, landscape-oriented strategy game focused on competitive castle-vs-castle combat. Progress is heavily influenced by spending, creating a significant power imbalance between paying and non-paying players. Expect to invest considerable time and potentially money to remain competitive, and be prepared for interruptions to impact your castle's development. This game is best suited for players who enjoy deeply strategic, long-term online competition and are willing to potentially spend to keep up.