Contract With The Devil

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"Contract With The Devil" is a strategy game that tasks players with building and managing a cursed village. The game features different levels of devil contracts, each with increasing rewards and challenges. Players must balance the benefits of the devil's aid with the cost to their villagers' souls. Failure to manage the village properly may result in its downfall and the permanent loss of the players' progress.

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Single-Player

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 316 reviews

story58 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are varied and interesting, with some unique mechanics like finding logical pairs.
The game offers a decent amount of content, providing several hours of gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive elements, which can be frustrating.
Hidden object scenes often have poor hit detection, making it difficult to select items, and some objects are misnamed.
The lack of a map and the need for excessive backtracking can make navigation tedious and time-consuming.

story
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
58%
11%
The story of the game is generally considered weak and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting the lack of voice acting and fast-paced text that makes it difficult to follow. While some elements, such as the protagonist's quest to save her daughter and the incorporation of themes like the seven deadly sins, are intriguing, the overall narrative is often described as clunky, predictable, and filled with inconsistencies. Despite its flaws, a few players appreciated the story's potential and found it enjoyable when paired with the game's puzzles and visuals.
- “Not a huge loss though because the story played out very well and didn't feel rushed.”
- “The story begins with our protagonist Sonya receiving a letter from a guy she knows from somewhere...? As it turns out, the guy sold his soul to the devil and needs the soul of an innocent child to pay the fees.”
- “And here begins Sonya's quest to save not only her daughter, but her friend's lost soul.”
- “There's no voice acting, so the entire story is just presented dispassionately through text that sometimes disappears too quickly to read.”
- “Weird, clunky, poorly developed story where the protagonist miraculously knows things that make no sense for her to know... also she's traveling through time and through magical mirror portals and whatnot and seems fine with that but is for some reason dumbfounded by a painting of a snail eating moss.”
- “The story, if you play for the story, is nonsense, but that's not necessarily game-ruining.”
graphics
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
39%
4%
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are generally nice and atmospheric, particularly for a hidden object game, featuring well-designed locations and good lighting. However, some critiques highlight issues such as low resolution, mediocrity in artwork, and a reliance on effects that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are often praised for their detail and polish, they are also described as standard for the genre, with some players feeling they do not stand out significantly compared to other titles.
- “Its winning element is probably the visuals; it was definitely well made, the lighting and background were wonderful.”
- “The graphics are nice and atmospheric (for a hidden object game) with plenty of spooky, outdoor locations and dynamic background elements.”
- “Stunning graphics and a unique story plot.”
- “The story, graphics, and voice acting are all absolutely ridiculous, confusing, and all around just bad.”
- “I just found it more tedious than fun to play -- the artwork is mediocre, the interface is wonky, the 'logical pairs' puzzles are a pain, and I had to spam the hint button constantly to find out what to do next.”
- “Visuals are ok-ish but low resolution and blurry, some puzzles aren't that great, find logical pair - well I can find lots of logical pairs but you need to find the logic developers used first :) and unfortunately it feels meh and tedious.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the intriguing story, pleasant mechanics, and atmospheric graphics, while others criticize clunky mechanics and frustrating pixel-perfect clicking requirements. Mini-games vary in quality, with some being overly simplistic or slow, and animations can disrupt the flow of gameplay. Overall, while the game offers decent puzzles and a unique concept, technical issues and gameplay inconsistencies detract from the experience.
- “The sounds and the drawing style create a mysterious atmosphere, quite coherently executed throughout the gameplay with door screeching, wind, cobwebs, and a nice sparkle here and there :)”
- “The game's graphics, gameplay, and even the story are great.”
- “To make the gameplay even more appealing, we get to collect seven little demons that represent the seven deadly sins and lock them in a special small box.”
- “Unfortunately, some of the difficulty is due to the gameplay often requiring a frustrating degree of pixel-perfect clicks.”
- “The mini-games have either gratingly slow mechanics and make strange and unsettling noises or are able to be solved in less than a minute with no in-between.”
- “So overall the game plot is about average and the actual game mechanics are terrible, so I'd suggest not buying this game or at least be prepared to get a refund after trying it.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks standout tracks and often feels generic or repetitive. While some appreciate the ambient sounds that enhance the atmosphere, others feel that the absence of a more dynamic musical score detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, issues with audio mixing have been highlighted, particularly regarding the balance between music, sound effects, and voice-over during cutscenes.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The idea is cool and the imagery and music are both good.”
- “Music and other audio sounds are good.”
- “The game itself didn't really have any music that stood out.”
- “The music gets mind-numbing enough to make you wonder if your brain is leaking out of your ears, but I've definitely heard worse soundtracks, so this is a fairly meh point for the game.”
- “It's not making you want to throw your speakers out the window, but you are probably not going to jump for joy when generic soundtrack part II loops for the eighteenth time.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players report needing to restart their computers due to the game's inability to close properly, leading to a frustrating experience. While some enjoy the core gameplay, the overwhelming consensus is that the bugs severely detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Every 10 minutes it either freezes or closes itself and I have to restart.”
- “I love the game itself, but have been having issues where even Task Manager cannot shut down the game when it freezes, requiring me to restart my computer from the Ctrl-Alt-Delete screen.”
- “The glitches make the game an annoyance to complete.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and frustrating, with many players finding the puzzles illogical and the gameplay repetitive. Users noted that the hint system is limited and the overall progression feels unnecessarily prolonged, detracting from the enjoyment of the experience. While some appreciated the visuals and plot, the tedious nature of the gameplay overshadowed these positives for most reviewers.
- “I just found it more tedious than fun to play -- the artwork is mediocre, the interface is wonky, the 'logical pairs' puzzles are a pain, and I had to spam the hint button constantly to find out what to do next.”
- “Tedious game, which has been made longer by making you go back and forth all the time.”
- “Overall the game plays very tedious and you will not get the whole story on the first playthrough.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its creepiness and coherence, enhanced by sound design and artistic style that evoke a mysterious and oppressive feeling. However, some players feel that the childish design of certain demons detracts from the overall tension and creepiness, undermining the otherwise effective atmospheric elements. Overall, the graphics and dynamic environments contribute positively to the game's spooky ambiance.
- “Loved the creepy atmosphere, and collecting the little spirits was very unique.”
- “The sounds and the drawing style create a mysterious atmosphere, quite coherently executed throughout the gameplay with door screeching, wind, cobwebs, and a nice sparkle here and there.”
- “The graphics are nice and atmospheric (for a hidden object game) with plenty of spooky, outdoor locations and dynamic background elements.”
- “The problem with these demons is that their design isn't really scary, but kind of childish looking and it pretty much ruins the general creepy atmosphere of the game.”
- “- atmosphere is killed by the little 'demons'”
- “- oppressive atmosphere”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users generally find the game's replayability to be good, indicating that it offers enough engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The replay value is excellent, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “I believe it has great replayability, keeping the game fresh and engaging.”
- “The replay value is impressive, making it a game you can enjoy multiple times.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by painfully funny cut scenes and absurd scenarios that provide entertainment, especially for players who prioritize laughs over story. While initial playthroughs may focus on the narrative, subsequent attempts reveal the humor as a key enjoyment factor, making the game feel cute and engaging despite its lack of replayability.
- “If you are looking for a fairly cheap and simple game of a hidden object variety with some fun puzzles and you honestly don't care much about the story or enjoy getting a laugh out of painfully funny cut scenes and ridiculous reasons for needing to do something, then this game really is perfect for you.”
- “I think my disappointment in the game came from the first playthrough where I was playing for the story, but on my second playthrough (which is where I realized nothing is randomized so you can literally memorize the hidden object puzzles and such...yay for zero replayability part II) I just enjoyed the humor in the game!”
- “The devs made the game funny, entertaining, and somehow... cute?”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the emotional engagement in the game is heightened by challenging puzzles and hidden object scenes, which evoke a sense of effort and investment comparable to that of a full-scale adventure game. This intensity contributes to a deeper connection with the gameplay experience.
- “Some of the puzzles and most of the hidden object scenes challenged me emotionally, making me feel like I was putting in the same amount of effort as I would for a full-scale adventure game.”

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6h Median play time

6h Average play time

5-6h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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