I know some people will harass me and give me a "bad" for this, but Im only stating my opinion when I say that this is just as fun as Spiderman, but in a different way. Regardless of how they say nothing else it like it in the world, we all know that it is the same as Spiderman with differences only in themeing, effects, and layout. Spiderman was immersive. You were in New York City, in the sewers, on the rooftops... The effects were perfect. Spiderman jumped onto the hood of your car and it smashed into the ground. It was all set up wonderfully. With DarKastle, the car "bounces" more than anything. It was less affected by the surroundings and characters and more bouncy from side to side. In Spiderman, the car is electrocuted and the car vibrates. In DarKastle, the car is electrocuted and it just continues to randomly tilt the car from side to side. Spiderman features that great drop that makes the bravest of us hold on. DarKastles drop looks like what it is: a movie screen. Some might call these "problems." I say, it's part of a family-oriented attempt at this ride.
Even with its "problems", theres no way to deny that DarKastle is a fun ride and an escape. While it may not live up to some peoples expectations, its a well-themed, nice storylined ride. Perhaps if I could add my two cents to the creators pot, Id say to focus more on the story youve worked hard to create and not so much on the cheap 3D effects and cheesy haunted house scenarios. An awesome plan, great work behind it, and a strong, though perhaps slightly less than hoped for final product. A GREAT ride in my book, but I must add on a final note: If you didnt like it, try Spiderman. Its my belief that this ride was toned down to fit in the Busch Gardens "family park" atmosphere. I can totally understand that. The use of rapid chilling in the air in the preshow is fantastic, and although the "theater preshow" setting isnt quite as immersive, informative or fun as Spidermans (Which takes place in steps as you proceed through the line), DarKastle is fun, well themed adventure. To me, this ride is NOT to be missed. Honestly, you MUST RIDE THIS! 9 / 10
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UPDATE: See what I mean? Day 2 and someone already gave me a bad. This site is Theme Park CRITIC. Youre supposed to detail the good and bad points of rides, then give your final rating. Its not called Theme Park LIE TO GET "GOODS". I did a detailed review of the ride, listed good points and bad and made my final descision, asking people to ride it. I guess someone didnt agree with what I had to say, so, naturally, that means the review was "bad." I suppose asking the person who gave me this bad to tell me why would be pointless, because no one will admit to it. Well then, for future reference, keep in mind youre grading the quality of the review, not how it matches up to your ideas of the ride.
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