Deemo Reborn

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"Deemo: Reborn" is a rhythm game that follows the story of a girl who fell from the sky and Deemo, a pianist living in a treehouse. Together, they unravel the mysteries of an ancient castle and grow a mysterious tree through music. The game features over 60 classic songs and the opportunity to uncover new areas and stories through piano play.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+18

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 901 reviews

music263 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful story that is engaging and emotional, making players feel connected to the characters.
The combination of rhythm gameplay and puzzle-solving elements adds depth and variety to the experience.
The visuals and artwork are stunning, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game lacks key remapping options, making it difficult for some players to adapt to the keyboard controls.
Some beloved songs from the original mobile version, particularly those by V.K., are missing from this release.
The sliding notes mechanic, which allows players to hold the spacebar, feels lazy and detracts from the challenge of the rhythm gameplay.

music
906 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Deemo: Reborn" is widely praised for its beautiful and diverse soundtrack, featuring a mix of classical, jazz, and electronic pieces that enhance the game's emotional narrative. However, many players express disappointment over the absence of several beloved tracks from the original mobile version, particularly those by v.k., which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the game's integration of music with puzzle-solving elements is appreciated, providing a unique gameplay dynamic that keeps players engaged.
- “Beautiful music, beautiful story, I love this game so much <3 best rhythm game I've ever played.”
- “The music is definitely the best part of this game.”
- “The soundtrack is beyond beautiful and I will be listening to the songs even when I'm not playing.”
- “The music selection has a wide variety, but unfortunately they are overall just average songs.”
- “My biggest problem so far is that, yes you play music to grow the tree, but you are limited to so many songs and you have to replay songs on easier/harder difficulties to make the tree grow faster.”
- “Not all of the songs from the app are in the game, which is sad, yet the game did just come out at the time of this review, so it's possible they haven't added them in yet.”
story
434 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Deemo - Reborn-" is widely praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, revolving around a young girl named Alice and a mysterious piano-playing creature named Deemo. While many players appreciate the beautiful visuals and music that enhance the storytelling, some critiques mention that the plot can feel predictable or less impactful compared to the original mobile version. Overall, the game successfully combines rhythm gameplay with a touching story, making it a standout experience in its genre.
- “The story is a masterpiece.”
- “The storytelling is delivered through beautifully animated cutscenes and immersive gameplay sequences, providing a sense of depth rarely seen in rhythm games.”
- “Deemo reborn takes players on an enchanting musical journey, blending rhythm gameplay with an intriguing storyline.”
- “The story is also butchered because the game has extra details that leave you significantly less in the fog than once again the mobile port.”
- “The story suffers a lot from these missing tracks, having to play other songs during key moments in the story that objectively aren’t as good.”
- “The story does not nearly have the impact as the mobile version did, even with consideration that I already know the story.”
gameplay
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Deemo -Reborn-" features a blend of rhythm mechanics and puzzle-solving elements, transitioning from the original mobile version to a more complex PC experience. While the core rhythm gameplay remains engaging with a variety of songs and difficulty levels, many players find the keyboard controls less intuitive and the slide note mechanics overly simplified, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its beautiful visuals and storytelling, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Deemo Reborn takes players on an enchanting musical journey, blending rhythm gameplay with an intriguing storyline.”
- “With its stunning visuals, memorable soundtrack, and engaging gameplay, this game deserves recognition among the best in its genre.”
- “The gameplay is very enjoyable; there's a detailed description a bit later in this review.”
- “The gameplay is indeed harder than the version on the phone.”
- “The only thing I can complain about is the gameplay; I believe for many loyal Rayark rhythm game fans, it's really frustrating to play with a keyboard instead of tapping on the screen. I know moving a rhythm game like this to PC is already a hard task, but navigating the notes with a keyboard is just challenging and painstaking, and it'll take loads of time to get used to it.”
- “Gameplay suffers from not being very exciting due to simple 'hold spacebar to do all the fun stuff.' Charts don't feel very fluid to play.”
graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and beautiful artwork that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some players feel that the transition from the original 2D art style to 3D has lost some of the charm and simplicity, leading to a less cohesive experience. While the graphics are generally considered impressive, there are criticisms regarding the lack of customizable settings and some character models appearing off.
- “The visuals are great, with lighting and color offering a warm and inviting scenario.”
- “The game combines hand-drawn 2D artwork with immersive 3D environments, creating a visually stunning world that captivates players from the start.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, with a distinct feeling of polish.”
- “Kinda okay 3D graphics, but they could've made the girl a bit prettier. Also, it seems like the overall vibe of the original 2D graphics is completely lost.”
- “The aesthetics tried too hard to capture the initial mobile visuals, but it failed in every aspect when transitioning to 3D. If it was a timeless simpler isometric/top-down view, it'd be perfect.”
- “A lot of the graphics and animations look fairly poorly made for this price tag.”
emotional
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its touching story and the deep connection they feel with the characters, often leading to tears during pivotal moments. While some lament the absence of certain beloved songs and updates from the mobile version, the overall narrative remains captivating and heartwarming, blending puzzles and music to create a memorable experience. Despite some gameplay criticisms, the emotional impact of the story resonates strongly with players, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “It was amazing to be able to relive this touching story again.”
- “The story itself is wonderful and emotional; it definitely got to me.”
- “This title brought me to tears with its touching story and then lifted my spirit to the sky with the soulful music.”
atmosphere
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Deemo - Reborn-" is widely praised for its beautiful, mysterious, and sometimes melancholic qualities, enhanced by a stunning soundtrack and immersive visuals. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke deep emotions through its charming yet dark environments, making exploration and puzzle-solving feel engaging and atmospheric. While some feel the transition to 3D has lost some of the original's charm, the overall consensus is that the game successfully maintains a captivating and unique atmosphere that resonates with fans.
- “Each track is intricately crafted to match the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws players deeper into the world of Deemo.”
- “The atmosphere in the game is charming, mysterious, and sometimes a little creepy.”
- “Beautiful music, amazing atmosphere, and a tear-jerking story.”
- “Like that atmosphere of mystery is lost.”
- “Quality and acting is completely fine, but I feel like it doesn't really fit in with the calm, bittersweet atmosphere of the game.”
- “Explore mode: the charm and uniqueness of the original mobile game is lost in the 3D world, the models and animations are passable but the sound design keeps the atmosphere true.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing frequent frame drops, stuttering, and lag issues, particularly on non-Oculus devices. While some users report stable performance on higher-end systems, others highlight significant optimization shortcomings that hinder gameplay, especially for streaming. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but in need of further optimization to enhance the user experience across various platforms.
- “For the story, it's really good if you guys are looking for a good rhythm game with a good story. This game has both, and of course, this game is well optimized (so you can play this on a potato PC).”
- “Optimized rhythm gameplay.”
- “Works great on a Valve Index, despite the game warning the player that it is only optimized for Oculus devices.”
- “Somehow so unoptimized that I cannot stream the game.”
- “There's heaps of lag issues, and if you read through discussions, there are also screen tearing and general optimization issues, and for me, I've been having framerate issues even though my PC is definitely capable of running this simple game.”
- “My only gripe about this game though is that it has quite a fair amount of performance issues apart from the initial PS4 release, mainly random frame stuttering, but other than that it's a well-made game.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant issues such as control errors, freezing during gameplay, and software hangups, particularly on mobile devices. Conversely, others report a smooth experience with minimal lag and impressive performance on their laptops, though some glitches and bugs in VR mode have been noted. Overall, while the game shows potential, many players feel it lacks polish and stability.
- “Absolutely adore this game - deeply comforting and runs great on my laptop.”
- “It runs great, it oozes charm, the gameplay is satisfying and fun, even for someone who only ever played 4K rhythm games.”
- “Barring all of the incorrect control directions and freezes right from the get-go, the software hangs mid-play and completely freezes on load. I only got through one song before it gave up the ghost; it was a frustrating no-go for me.”
- “Tl;dr: This game feels unfinished and has some pretty annoying glitches.”
- “I do think that the usage of the spacebar is a bit redundant at best, and the VR works but is fairly buggy on HTC Vive.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, character development in the game is positively highlighted, with users praising the character design as a significant factor that enhances depth and engagement. However, there are some criticisms regarding the design of the main character, suggesting a mixed reception in that area.
- “Therefore, it deepened the character development.”
- “Amazing character design.”
- “Character designs are still lovely, too.”
- “The first problem of the game is the character design for the main character.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “The choices I made didn't seem to impact the character's growth at all.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its engaging piano songs, intriguing story, and diverse puzzles, making it worth the investment despite a relatively short playtime of 8-12 hours. However, the rhythm game aspect may limit replay value for some players, leading to mixed opinions on its overall replayability. Overall, it is highly recommended for those interested in its unique premise.
- “With a beautiful world set behind a mysterious yet somewhat sad story, interesting puzzles and areas to explore, characters that have their own personality and have their separate parts within the story, and an amazing soundtrack, this game is definitely worth its price with a hefty amount of replayability.”
- “Replay value 10/10”
- “The price may be a little steep for what would be an 8-12 hour experience, wrapped around a replayable but passable rhythm game, but if the premise even slightly interests you, I very much recommend it.”
- “Not going to try hard on the rhythm game aspect, which will diminish the replayability of this game.”
- “The price may be a little steep for what would be an 8-12 hour experience, wrapped around a replayable but passable rhythm game.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often detracting from their overall enjoyment. Many express that it requires excessive effort, making exploration feel slow and frustrating, while others note that it can be a more enjoyable experience when tied to personal achievements.
- “It's very tedious and makes it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Exploring in this game is so slow that it feels tedious to do.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a blend of calming and funny moments, interspersed with mysterious and engaging elements, contributing to a varied and enjoyable experience.
- “It was calming at times, sometimes funny, mysterious, and engaging during other parts.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived positively, with users noting that it does not come across as a cheap or lazy cash grab, suggesting a thoughtful approach to in-game purchases.