- This article is about the level. For the boss of the same name, see Catfish.
Catfish is the ninth level in the game Castle Crashers. This level is the continuation of Rapids Ride, and the only level in the game that doesn't change into its own scenario. At the World Map, the Catfish level can be accessed individually from Rapids Ride.
On Insane Mode, the Catfish's damage output might catch players off guard if they don't block Catfish's attacks.
Walkthrough[]
Being that this level takes place while traversing the river's rapids, the player's movement will be considerably slowed down, so they must procure themself with a flotation device to be able to move through the waters at normal speed. One of these devices will appear each time the player has been knocked down into the water.
Catfish[]
- Main article: Catfish
The environment consists of a river running through the woods, and which leads to the Bears' village. A literal Catfish — a creature that is part cat, part fish — lurk these waters, and the Bears seem to have proclaimed this creature as a deity or a pet. Once they discover an intruder has entered their domains, the Catfish will be summoned to attack. The monster will emerge from underwater, ridden by a Bear, to confront the player.
Something that makes this level unique is the sudden intervention of the King's Boat, which will aid the player against this monstrosity, and which makes its introduction by killing the last Big Fish in the river. The King himself will be commanding the boat, and three Gray Knights will also be on board. A giant cannon, installed on top of the boat, will be managed by one of these knights. The boat can withstand the powerful blows of the Catfish, and the player is expected to lead the monster into the cannon's range, for the gray knights to stun it with a cannonball.
Once the Catfish has been defeated, the corpse of the Bear will come afloat and be drifted away by the current.
Weapons[]
There are no weapons to be found on this level.
Animal Orbs[]
There are no animal orbs to be found on this level.
Notes[]
- If playing as the Industrialist or Fencer, this can serve as a semi-major XP grinding spot, especially on Insane Mode. If using Giraffey with the Pumpkin Peeler, Rubber-Handle Sword, Butcher Knife, Ugly Mace, or Ribeye, the XP gain will go by a lot faster than with a beneficial Magic boosting Animal Orb and beneficial Magic boosting weapon.
- The level is counted as completed right at the moment of Catfish's death animation. The player can skip the results screen and exit to the World Map, and the level will still be marked as completed. This is the only way to quickly leave the level as long as the death animation begins. A good reference point is when the Catfish starts making a death rattle-like noise.
- In all versions except the Xbox 360 version of Castle Crashers, Completing this level on Insane Mode will unlock the Arrow Rain Splash Attack character Open-Faced Gray Knight.
Soundtrack[]
| Flooded Castle |
| Child of the Corn |
| The race around the world (Edit) |
| Arena unlocked/Character unlocked |
Trivia[]
- Just before the Catfish makes its appearance, a large sack containing fishes to feed the Catfish can be seen on the river bank.
- While Catfish coughs up a hairball, a Gray Knight can be seen loading a cannonball. If the hairball isn't destroyed, the cannonball will fall out into the river.
- The music that plays throughout this level is called Child of the Corn. The name is a reference to Children of the Corn, a short story authored by Stephen King.
- This track is also used for the Corn Boss level.
- Beating this level as the Bear will unlock the achievement/trophy The Traitor.
See also[]
Succession[]
| Preceded by | Current | Succeeded by |
|---|---|---|
| Rapids Ride | Catfish | Tall Grass Field |