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Daemonical

69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, story
69% User Score Based on 308 reviews

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"Daemonical is a horror action multiplayer game for 2-5 players, where any one of them can become a demonic entity. Players must work together to find missing ritual components and exorcise the demon, but trust is fragile as they don't know who has been possessed. The humans play in first-person mode and must either team up or hide and survive until daybreak."

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and original concept that can be enjoyable with friends.
  • The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, showing dedication to improving the game.
  • The atmosphere is creepy and the jump scares can be effective, providing a thrilling experience.
  • The game has a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in long wait times.
  • It feels unfinished and lacks content, with only one map and limited gameplay mechanics currently available.
  • Many players report technical issues and bugs that hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is described as fun and fast-paced, with unique mechanics like revive and soul mode, but it suffers from significant issues such as difficult movement controls and a lack of weapon availability. While the game is easy to learn and visually appealing, players feel that it requires a revamp of its core mechanics and clearer instructions to enhance the overall experience. Despite its potential, some users express concerns about the game's longevity and the need for more content to maintain interest.

    • “Overall it is a great game, has unique mechanics like revive, soul mode, etc. Good graphics too, still needs a lot of things to add though (more weapons, human skills).”
    • “Fun, fast-paced gameplay.”
    • “This is the EA experience: small dev team, great concept, workable gameplay, good fun content, and like I said - best with friends.”
    • “The mechanics of walking and trying to get up the stairs are nearly impossible.”
    • “This is more of a mechanic issue, not a bug or anything, but when you spawn into the game you have maybe 3 minutes to find a weapon. You only start with a flashlight, and if you don't find a weapon, which is rare to find, before the sun goes down, you better hope you're the demon because if not, you're the demon's first victim.”
    • “To anyone thinking about getting this game, it's only $15, yes, but you will get bored of it not even an hour into gameplay.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their quality, smoothness, and ability to create a suspenseful atmosphere. Players appreciate the visual appeal, noting that it enhances the overall experience, particularly in the horror genre. However, some reviews mention minor bugs and suggest that further improvements could elevate the graphics even more.

    • “Amazing game with great graphics.”
    • “Great graphics and great suspense.”
    • “Graphics are also really nice and smooth.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its creepiness and ability to evoke fear, enhanced by good graphics that effectively convey a sense of horror. Players find the combination of atmospheric tension and simple fun to be engaging, making for a memorable experience.

    • “The atmosphere is great, also a good scare.”
    • “Good graphics and a well-transmitted atmosphere of horror.”
    • “Creepy atmosphere.”
    • “Creepy atmosphere”
    • “Creepy atmosphere”
    • “Creepy atmosphere”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often derived from its unexpected moments and bugs, which players find amusing rather than frustrating. Many reviews highlight funny incidents during gameplay, such as misjudging a monster's behavior, and praise the vibrant community that contributes to the overall fun experience. Overall, the game's blend of jumpscares and comedic elements creates an entertaining atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players.

    • “This game is fun for about an hour... it's so amazingly bad that the bugs make it hilarious.”
    • “Which is kinda funny because one time while my friends and I were playing, it turned to daylight, and we thought the monster had transformed back. We let our guard down, and just then he came dashing out of nowhere.”
    • “Amazing, amazing, very amazing game and awesome community! The players are pretty awesome and so funny. I had so much fun playing the game, and I really recommend it to everyone.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is considered decent, especially for a newer indie title, with some users noting it runs surprisingly well on low-end systems compared to many other games that tend to lag. However, there are still performance issues that detract from the experience.

    • “The rest of the game is fine. I mentioned the real issues, and I have a low-end rig. It's not the best system, but it ran this game decently well. I was actually pretty surprised, given that a lot of games nowadays tend to lag on my system, whether they are online games or single-player games. As far as performance goes on newer indie games, I have to say this is one of the better optimized games out there currently, and that's saying quite a lot, actually.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express concerns about the game's replayability, noting that the lack of diverse maps or randomized elements may lead to a repetitive experience. They suggest that incorporating a progression system, such as unlocking new characters or skills, could enhance replay value and keep players engaged.

    • “The map seemed very fitting for the tone that the game gives off, but I believe that without other maps or randomly generated variances to the previous maps, such as randomized houses and housing locations, it could get a bit stale and dampen the replay value.”
    • “The map seemed very fitting of an environment for the tone that the game gives off, but I believe that without other maps or randomly generated variances to the previous maps, such as randomized houses and housing locations, it could get a bit stale and dampen the replay value.”
    • “Any kind of progression system would be a welcome addition, be it cosmetic or more playable demons, or unlocking points to spend in different skills with your skill points.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features a simple plot that, while straightforward, remains engaging and interesting to players.

    • “The plot is simple, but I cannot say that it is not interesting.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits a level of jankiness and glitches typical of early access titles, which some players find charming, reminiscent of SCP: Secret Lab. While users note the presence of bugs, they suggest that fans of survival horror may still enjoy the experience despite these stability issues.

    • “Overall, you should check Daemonical out if you like survival horror type of games. You may encounter some bugs or glitches, but keep in mind that the game just got launched and is still in early access.”
    • “On closer examination, it packs some of the charm that makes SCP: Secret Lab fun, with its overall jankiness and glitches.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the brilliant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, particularly when playing with friends.

    • “The soundtrack is brilliant, and it's without a doubt a game to play with friends.”

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