''CastleMania'' 100% (Demon) by Serponge & More [3 Coins] | Geometry Dash

Rapidly becoming one of the best levels of all time, CastleMania, does what so many of us in the community could only dream of when we first started playing, it raises the bar for so many other creators and levels, breaking every mold imaginable, both in terms of idea, concept and especially in execution, when we´re talking about design, game play and even from a technical standpoint, this creation has it all, checking all the boxes and more of what a great level can become so much more.
The level begins with you going through a forest with a bunch of trees surrounding you, with a dark and purple tinted night sky in the background, with even more trees to fill in the blanks, quickly becoming a mist filled graveyard with a really nice rain effect to top it off. This doesn't last long though as we see ourselves enter a giant castle (the door opening to let you in is a really nice touch in my opinion) this entire section is as great as you'd expect, the colors are fantastic, combined with the subtle yet powerful lighting effects that give it a very accurate atmosphere to what you'd imagine a castle/chapel to look like. And although it starts off with a relatively calming presence, after a bit everything gets more intense, there's more movement in the blocks, there's a more sinister tint to the effects and backgrounds, nice for buildup.
We exit the castle for a brief moment, to see that the light rain that we saw earlier has now become a full on storm, which is a nice detail, making it feel like you're playing this in real-time, the sky along with it's effects change hues a couple of times, even becoming a very strong red, adding to the "evil" vibe of this place. We then re enter the castle, and after a couple of seconds are thrown into a bossfight, the first one being the reaper, I love just about everything about this, the art for the boss, his attacks and the effects that go along with them, there are also some lighting effects that add to the intensity of the fight, which I like to see, the fight lasts for about 30 seconds, taking you outside again with the storm at it's limit. Incredible stuff, and that's just one of the routes you can take.
The next route starts out the same as the previous, but instead of taking the bridge to enter the castle, you take a leap of faith under it and fall into a precipice, taking us to the Deep Path. Immediately after we fall, we find ourselves inside a sewer system, I really like this part simply because of the bloom effect that combines perfectly with the cyan hue that's present in this section. Almost becoming a neon color, the boxes floating around being used as platforms is a really nice touch as well, and the subtle art in the background too, lending a sense of depth. After that, we arrive at a totally different section of the sewer, with purple being the predominant color, what I like most about this is the colors that the spikes have, an almost rgb effect that is extremely nice to look at. The level opens up and we get to the first part of the boss fight, a giant skull creature with even more skulls surrounding it as a sort of shield. The design is really cool and it's animations are as smooth as butter, with the rest of the level taking a simpler tone, as to emphasize the boss itself. We escape through a long red tunnel, and arrive at a green, almost "toxic" section, and here we can see a glimpse of one of the best parts of this level, the vertical traversal makes the level feel enormous, truly making it look and feel like a metroidvania. Along withe the small details, such as the cobwebs scattered around the blocks and pretty much taking up 40% of the screen at one point which adds a lot to the overall atmosphere. After this we get to the final boss-fight of this route, but it's not the skeleton we encountered earlier, it's a giant rotating eyeball that shoots lasers, the backgrounds for this boss are practically empty, shifting your attention completely on the boss and dodging it's attacks, the design for the boss and it's attacks look great to me and is a perfect way to top it off.
In order to get the final coin in this video, the Library Path, you must go into the castle, same as the first route, but this time, you have to touch a hidden pad that can be seen at 4:11, taking you through a secret passageway, you go through some dark and dirty ducts or tunnels and when you exit you appear to find yourself in a green house, completely taken over by plants and greenery. After a while you enter a giant library, with ghosts of several different colors flying around, being illuminated only by candles that cover the ground, found bundled together with books and webs. The level then takes a darker turn, taking you to a much spookier section, having a bloody red tint in the form of a vignette, with several haunted paintings seen in the background, which serves as a path to the very short final boss fight, a book that also shoots lasers. Being simpler but just as great

[@gangneverclear4230]

This is a masterpiece. Serponge has done it again.

[@migdory1970]

здравствуй

[@tommium9658]

Yes

[@migdory1970]

@@tommium9658 no!

[@bethchaiarboleda441]

@@lolitopaaiiii8045 *what*

[@1MadJack1]

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[@floatingislandgd1151]

4 Bosses in 1 Level? The Eschaton : Iam joke to you?

[@smolrock1]

Dang it. I was about to say the SAME thing but you beat me to it

[@dc3m827]

Dang I was also gonna say the same thing

[@eschatonthemustafa7041]

Wtf i want to exactly wright this

[@mphelioc1665]

Dang. I too, was about to say the same thing

[@hippiemaster860]

Lol funny things is that Both of the boss fights is made by Xender

[@r4nger_54]

This is a truly remarkable piece of creations that ever exist in GD history

[@artymplex]

Yep

[@migdory1970]

@@artymplex Yop

[@migdory1970]

здравствуй

[@user-eq5fz4qk6c]

@@migdory1970 Забор покра.... чорт

[@tomistcoolsocool1811]

Bloodbath

[@JWhitePWC]

the level's so good he uploaded two videos on it

[@user-hd1tg3iz5p]

HMMM, yes

[@johsmanstevengomezbalanta6367]

Hello

[@SeuSeon]

lol

[@user-hd1tg3iz5p]

@@johsmanstevengomezbalanta6367 Hello

[@NexusGD10]

True

[@Beurr3]

I thought like- "Oh 4 bosses in 1 level I've seen those." And turns out there's 4 ways to play this with each having a boss. Truly amazing and creative.

[@tentopia3517]

Wait wat

[@fireshadowdark5462]

there are more, didn't know the exact amount of paths but somebody else down here already commented the exact amount.

[@ChipieAnimations]

​@jacks.1757wait... 6 PATHS IN 1 LEVEL?!?!

[@Matthew_Wallsten]

3:08 boss 4 laser eye returns

[@Ala1n-]

Why it reminds me t Terraria

[@n-nyt8153]

@@Ala1n- its becuse Well.... yes

[@n-nyt8153]

Indeed

[@jenniferhancock6060]

Surponge made a video and that I think is a fallen prince

[@jenniferhancock6060]

Plus xendergame made all the bosses.

[@snappydoodled]

I just realized that during the reaper boss battle, the clock telegraphs where stuff is going to go

[@A_CommenterForNow]

*"Castlemania"* Me: Castle...vania? *(P.S the Level is Soo amazing)*

[@dracocjyt1010]

Too

[@dracocjyt1010]

Same

[@1MadJack1]

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[@user-ks2vy1ff5y]

Too

[@fishercubergamer9328]

Agreed

[@zegaoyi]

this is a legendary masterpiece. i really appreciate the creators' effort made into creating and theming the level so perfectly!

[@dazhel_]

This level is A W E S O M E

[@user-hd1tg3iz5p]

YES

[@1MadJack1]

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[@som1dk]

tell serponge that the levle is A W E S O M E in geometry dash it's feutered

[@rvsfzx]

2:46 I love your Straight Flying :O

[@yhtaro]

this is absolutely the best level of the year. sedulous is best solo, this is best collab. by far.

[@justeclipse1]

Agreed

[@syst3mv332]

And sky tower is the best design level

[@fakih219]

@@syst3mv332 isn't sedulous also a design level?

[@theneonwall4834]

Sedulous is a very epic level, but i wouldnt say its the best level in GD

[@dizzy478]

@@theneonwall4834 of the year

[@sa6kolu419]

Me: I want to play it on my phone My phone: 5 fps take it or leave it

[@Rafelandroid2]

Weak, i get 0.1 fps boy

[@the_spider_7773]

I can play this on mobile but oh god does my phone commit hara-kiri when i try to practice it

[@Capekbanget210]

Bruh i 0 fps

[@lumberIShere]

Bruh i get *-1* fps

[@yourmomwastaken]

69 likes, yaaaaaay

[@saffipekalongan3271]

0:03 Forest 0:09 Castle 0:29 Caverns 0:38 The Moon 0:46 Blood Moon 1:05 Want Time 1:14 Castina 1:56 Forest again 2:01 U die 2:02 The Sewer 2:10 Haunted 2:31 Skeley 3:08 Dark Eyes 3:48 Forest Again 2 4:33 Blood Rain 4:42 Traps 4:50 Library 5:11 Book Eyes 5:41 CastleMania

[@princenishikigoi7439]

Best themed level ever made! ❤️

[@HEHEHEHAHOOHOO]

No it looks good

[@theneonwall4834]

@@HEHEHEHAHOOHOO its a opinion m8

[@som1dk]

True

[@uzinoaim1792]

I love how their 4 boss in 1 level it so amazing EDIT : 1:14 Final boss?

[@javierchaconzzz3737]

Nexus is the perfect player of geometry dash

[@Axlethered1]

And serponge the Best creator B)

[@DEPBloc]

Ye

[@xander6153]

Xender game>>>

[@wihtgd6823]

WOW this level is very cool and boosfights BRUH, this is art :)

[@stinkmeaner3610]

Boss#1 1:13 Boss#2 2:30 Boss#3 3:07 Boss#4 5:09 Peace and love 💗

[@lunarbat6009]

0:05 Nexus disrespects the dead *confirmed*

[@protions506]

I can't find my Starbucks cup

[@theultrasillygoober]

Been 50 minutes, did you find it yet?

[@bethchaiarboleda441]

Where did you last left it?

[@MrKraziWert]

I think they found it

[@protions506]

@@MrKraziWert where

[@protions506]

@@theultrasillygoober no :c

[@zeecore3915]

Honestly the book boss has the coolest concept, the reaper feels the most intractable (mostly how it moves across the screen while you run) and the eye is the most well-made. (the skull is cool too ig 💀)

[@sebher2084]

A MasterPiece 0:00 REAPER PATH 1:53 DEEP PATH 3:46 LIBRARY PATH

[@WheeeeeeTV]

It's like "The Coin Keeper" a level I played before with multiple levels in it.

[@Slash-xe4rj]

This level in some parts, looks like its from a mario game. Edit: To no surprise, the bosses were made by Xendergame.

[@GhostlyIvy80]

It even uses a remix of the Bowser Castle theme from Super Mario World.

[@osira1]

My tablet even cannot play this 240k objects when low detailed 140k object but thx to you nexus i can see the full level now

[@ComicBoy750]

So glad you went back & got the other coins! This legendary level definitely deserves a 2nd video!

[@yaboiperson6853]

I love how you could miss a orb and think “well I just flew out of the map”. Little do you know NOPE you just went into a boss fight. Btw this is a MASTERPIECE

[@var._kiki]

Title: 4 bosses in one level The eschaton and the mayhem war: Are we jokes to you?

[@artymplex]

_new demon comes out_ Nexus: hold my beer

[@FraizxGD]

Yes xD

[@robynsilvestri7084]

I honestly think this level turned out awesome. One of Serponge’s best levels. Awesome work for everyone who made a part. I think this is one of the best levels of this year. Good job everyone!

[@Maxemad]

Finally in gauntlet, this new life of downloads count 🎉

[@azauraawang1301]

4:12 i just saw Nexus vented,vote him out

[@dafurious6457]

This is absolutely amazing. I love this level so much!!!

[@bigjoe33]

This has got to be one of my favorite levels, it has such beautiful art to it

[@Silax233]

this level is very well done great video I hope there are more levels like this

[@ShainySenpai]

WHEN A NEW DEMON COMES OUT The level: I'm impossible haha! Nexus: Impossible? Today you fall

[@untilted5928]

yes

[@mozzarellauwu6850]

Cringe

[@franciscojungklaus9673]

@@mozzarellauwu6850 indeed

[@solarean]

c r i n g y

[@Abohmedjt]

YEEAAH😎

[@namexdddgd3143]

3:25 is like crazy

[@sdaafilms5827]

INCREDIBLE! I’ve never seen a choose your own adventure level before!!! Only the books from when I was 10 :D

[@nxth.2613]

This is a very well-made level bro im amazed

[@Retiredguy903]

Me: **confused screaming while an epic game play**

[@n-nyt8153]

Me: confused screaming While my mind is ****ing blown up

[@VNHeiser1]

This guy is the BEST prince to ever conquer the enemy castle And also this is the type of level which will get a legendary rating

[@reper2976]

This is awesome! I was looking for inspiration for a boss fight!

[@gdredpumpkin2408]

This is truly amazing level ive seen it has a chapter by chapter and also nostalgia about castle vania style

[@Harrenders]

Fun fact: Nexus uploads when I'm gone

[@1MadJack1]

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[@iteratedofficial]

.

[@kapi234too6]

4:42 the wall is so realistic xD

[@Anzu-Lix]

It's amazing what can be done with incredible dedication and effort.

[@loadedclip4875]

It’s been some weeks but I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been watching your gd vids since the 4th grade and now I’m in ninth so you inspired me to buy the game and I just wanted to let you know I’m a huge fan.

[@piero_o6931]

Me dio nostalgia la música me recuerda a Mario bros :')

[@juanguillermosernavaloyes756]

Exacto la musica se usaba en los castillos de bowser

[@yoseph5203]

Pensé que era el único que sabía ;'v

[@facundocisneros5295]

@@yoseph5203el pacman

[@yoseph5203]

@@facundocisneros5295 el admin

[@rasustvjuegos457]

Es cierto guau 😅😍

[@2828letty]

I wish I could be as skilled as you. i can't beat demons that easily but you can. you are one of the most skilled players I know today and if you are reading this well thanks for being my role model:).

[@proyuri6755]

Wow super epic level 👍 the creators are very hardworking Good job on Beating that

[@constant3546]

This is so creative and cool, one of the best levels ive ever seen

[@whitemountain4851]

0:00 reaper path 1:53 deep path with skeleton AND altus 3:46 library path

[@RaokiDeMaple]

Este nivel es una obra de arte magistral es uno de los mejores collab de todo el juego , sin duda es lo máximo, tiene una escencia inigualable

[@unweonmasdelmonton4735]

Además que la música es una joya Por cierto se me ase similar una de Mario world específicamente la de los castillo

[@samuraigaming0]

Congrats with 200m views on your vids!! :D

[@dster6351]

I love how he adds different bosses

[@ThopazProductions]

This is Dorabaechooseway on another level

[@juniorflorida7189]

5:28 Seizures

[@williamguerette1360]

INCREDIBLE !! Good job

[@mattdecosto1103]

4 Bosses in one level The Mayhem War & The Eschaton: *ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT?*

[@djfghjif]

Plot twist: The Chinese words in the book, only one of them was correct, which was fire, the second one was small and the last one is land.

[@PrismaX300]

In my opinion this is the one of the best levels of entire gd. Nice work for all who created this level :)

[@Prime666]

Different coin routes! Impressive!

[@aedenthegreatyt]

Undoubtedly one of the best GD levels I've ever seen

[@marianolangou6752]

Comentario en español papis. Este nivel me encanta esta super bien hecho

[@linarsisirdan5783]

Me before bossfight:Dont know, this looks like a 7 star level Me when i see the bossfight:uhh nvm,forget what i said

[@pyromaniac5013]

The level is hard, well-made, with nice editing and the player is a pro, i love this video

[@1nv1nc3abl3]

Although straying away from the main topic, being the level of course, can we give credit to Nexus for making an entire essay of the level as a whole in the description. It’s really long and uses a diverse set of words that really show the greatness of the level, I commend Nexus for spending his time not only providing us the gameplay of the level, but an assessment of the level and what he thinks of it. Huge credit to Nexus!

[@eggcrtn1420]

Me: ehh it can’t be that hard Me when I try the level: yeaaaa, I was very wrong

[@diamondsinsight]

This level is genuinely such a masterpiece. It took MasterGame and gave it steroids- no, something stronger than steroids, because this is much better than MasterGame. This level is going to be remembered for a very, VERY long time.

[@espectador-]

Bruh, this could have been not done without the brillant planning of serponge. Stop talking only about the bossfights

[@n-nyt8153]

Yes

[@diamondsinsight]

@@espectador- Could you tell me how i was only talking about the bossfights? I have a feeling you're assuming things.

[@Noxireee]

This is probably by far my favourite level in the game, i think about this level A LOT.

[@Wallus81]

this gotta be one of the coolest level in this game

[@cuentaabandonada.5528]

"4 jefes en un nivel" Xender Game: Que? Estas retandome?

[@LuizZzo_0]

*De hecho el hizo 3 bosses en este nivel ._.*

[@elchackisxd9127]

@@LuizZzo_0 a prro si cierto

[@ediespaggety785]

@@elchackisxd9127 xD

[@Imperio_Otomano_the_realest]

he did the bosses though

[@elchackisxd9127]

@@Imperio_Otomano_the_realest este men usando el traductor :v

[@maryannquingco3824]

Me:Looks kinda easy Also me:*plays the level* Another also me:*Dies at 1%* Another Another also me:ok nvm

[@milkman2040]

Just dont get confused by the decorations

[@goshbaby8531]

Its like a whole game inside a game, there is a whole world of secrets to explore

[@Holl0wd]

A level with multiple paths With different bosses That's so cool

[@sameiden4195]

Hola Nexus,muy buen video. Me gustaría que hicieras un canal secundario en el que hablaras en español, o que te dieras a conocer a KZbin

[@leaf1555]

"Wait, is this the same level ?" "Always has be- what ?"

[@cristianjimenez9998]

gg bro!, buenas vibras desde tabasco! Mexico!

[@diobrando4422]

I can't belive that this level is based on Castlevania, it's amazing! PD: The first boss looks like Death, like in Aria of Sorrow fighting in the Clock Tower. The second one could be that Skull boss from Rondo of blood. The third one could be Shaft, the attacks looks like the ones he make in SOTN. The last one I can't say which boss could be, I played a lot of Castlevanias, but I didn't remember any Book boss.

[@justeclipse1]

Who agrees, the reaper is the best boss......

[@amberzero5693]

2:35 is that Ultra Sans?

[@MrOliveKing]

The endscreen actually shows the path you took in the castle. You can notice a difference between certain endscreens

[@glesesb.albuquerque5631]

Wow, this was incredible. 😮👏🏻

[@anthoxkev8947]

the worst gauntlet's level, in the worst gauntlet of GD

[@nathanlarson6535]

​​@@SteppingSeriousUpdate: I discovered that by jumping over the small yellow platform before the blue jumpbad at 22% it's way easier and more consistent. I'm just an idiot, so you can disregard my previous rant. Sorry about that. That being said, it's different than what Nexus did in the video here so it must be a slight physics change from 2.2. Idk.

[@nathanlarson6535]

@@SteppingSerious My favorite path is the library path, the deep path is decent and the reaper path is meh

[@vwanax8187]

this is a really beutiful lvl i love it gg to the creators

[@mr.macncheez4133]

How many bosses do you want? Castlemania: Yes

[@SlimeBox1110]

Sin dudas, uno de los mejores niveles creados y colaborados hasta ahora por serponge, buen trabajo serponge y GG Nexus! 😃😃

[@felix5042]

This is epic i am speechless serponge is so good at organizing collabs

[@studded_wall]

GG for your hard work :)

[@Marcocraft26]

its so good look like a completely different game!

[@Dfrigideira]

the person who did that level, was really inspired to do it, GG Nexus

[@XtremePlayz01]

I never realized until now that the ending screen actually shows which path you took

[@hannesb.915]

Nice made. I would never play GD by myself (to lo reaction skills for it) but watching some levels are REALLY AWESOME. This is DEFITIVE one! The Scenes remember me to NDS games : Part 1&3: Castlevania - Portrait of Ruin Part 2: Super Mario DS - Underground Levels (with Acid)

[@user-td5bv8jd3r]

i saw the trailer and knew how good it was gonna be. This is way better then what i expected.

[@4846DXD]

Amazing parallax effect!

[@its_4life]

this is still one of my favorite levels of all time

[@goshbaby8531]

So good i cant get over this level

[@Suss420]

Literally feature and epic worthy. ;)

[@spo0ds152]

i love the little sans reference with the blue eye in the skeleton boss