Castlequest is a puzzle-platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System where players guide a prince through Groken Castle to rescue Princess Margarita. Players manipulate various objects like cement blocks and honey jars to solve puzzles and access new rooms. Strategic placement of items is essential for advancing through the castle's challenges and ultimately saving the princess.
The object of the game is to navigate through Groken Castle to rescue Princess Margarita. The player can push certain objects throughout the game to accomplish progress. In some rooms, the prince can only advance to the next room by aligning cement blocks, Honey Jars, Candle Cakes, and Elevator Controlling Block.