Demeo

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,007 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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Demeo is a delightfully-distilled tabletop RPG experience for up to four players that fits just as well in VR as it does on PC or PlayStation.
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Demeo is a fantasy role-playing game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, with a focus on cooperative gameplay. The game boasts stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack, although it does have some bugs. With good replayability, Demeo provides a magical experience for players looking for a new adventure.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,007 reviews
gameplay55 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and immersive gameplay that captures the essence of tabletop RPGs.
  • Fun and engaging multiplayer experience, especially with friends.
  • High replayability due to randomly generated dungeons and different character classes.
  • Currently limited content with only one campaign and a few character classes.
  • No save feature during gameplay, making long sessions necessary to complete levels.
  • Some balancing issues, particularly with enemy spawning and difficulty scaling.
  • gameplay148 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intuitive controls, solid mechanics, and enjoyable multiplayer experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and having unclear mechanics. Many players appreciate the fun card and ability mechanics, but express a desire for more strategic options and content to enhance replayability. Overall, while the core gameplay is seen as polished and engaging, it suffers from issues like limited content and frustrating design choices that can detract from the experience.

    • “Seamless gameplay, intuitive controls.”
    • “The mechanics are satisfying and you have to make some hard decisions.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth as a paladin's sword and just as satisfying.”
    • “The game wastes your time and makes itself obnoxious at every single step of the journey, and doesn't offer the mechanical complexity or meaningful decision-making to make the time and pain worthwhile.”
    • “Starting at the lack of platform optimization and control issues and going over to missing convenience features and ending at super slow and boring gameplay.”
    • “The game is extremely difficult, not just for the sake of it, but because the mechanics are inconsistent between quests; these feel really broken and buggy at times.”
  • graphics74 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, vibrant colors, and detailed character designs, particularly in VR. Players appreciate the immersive visuals that enhance the tabletop aesthetic and overall gameplay experience, although some mention minor performance issues. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The visuals are stunning.”
    • “The graphics are beautifully done, the animations are very cool, and the audio is engaging.”
    • “I love this game, awesome gameplay, graphics are great, you can see tons of detail when you zoom into the game tokens.”
    • “A miniature-battle style fantasy game that has decent graphics, but so much UI misery and so many bad elements, it has to be a thumbs down.”
    • “In general, the game's performance seems good, which is no surprise given its simplistic graphics.”
    • “There are no graphics options in the game, which I found interesting.”
  • story67 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and development, with many players noting that it feels minimal and underwhelming, resembling a simple Dungeons & Dragons-style campaign. While some enjoy the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic board games like Hero Quest, they express a desire for more substantial narrative content and character progression. Overall, the game offers a light story experience that may not satisfy those looking for a rich, immersive narrative.

    • “The game is a top-down dungeon crawler with a light story where you and up to 3 other friends play a scenario to complete objectives and win a 3-level randomly generated campaign.”
    • “Currently only one storyline, however with the randomly set up floors each game, and the variety of player styles, it keeps it alive game after game.”
    • “I am quite excited for the next storyline, and can see this game lasting quite a while.”
    • “Storytelling is also pretty much non-existent despite the D&D-like atmosphere.”
    • “The lack of story and character development completely subverts my willingness to invest myself or to endure some of the game's difficulty.”
    • “There is also very little narrative play, character progression, story evolution, and similar elements that I am missing from standard RPGs.”
  • replayability40 mentions

    Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its procedurally generated levels, diverse character classes, and ongoing unlockable content, making each playthrough feel unique. However, some players note that the limited initial content and slow reward progression can diminish replay value over time. Despite these concerns, many find the game enjoyable enough to return to, especially with a healthy player community and promises of future updates.

    • “Absolutely fantastic game, low skill floor high skill ceiling, huge replayability due to the random aspects, so many awesome people play this & due to auto mic on it really feels like a social session over a deeply complex game.”
    • “The idea is that it is randomly generated and thus infinitely replayable with constant unlocks of cosmetics tracking your experience with the game.”
    • “After about 10 hours of play time, the replayability of the game is one of the best I've experienced out of most of today's games.”
    • “However, once you figure out what works, it's hard to stray from that... making replayability not the greatest.”
    • “The lack of content makes the replayability limited and will probably make the player base drop a great deal as time passes and people move on to other games.”
    • “Currently, I think the replayability is a bit rough with how long it takes to unlock rewards.”
  • stability15 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and connection issues leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players have experienced desynchronization during multiplayer sessions, frequent crashes, and inconsistent mechanics that hinder progress. While some users noted that the game runs well on lower-end hardware, the overall consensus is that stability issues detract from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game runs great on even lower-end hardware, but my experience was with a 5800X and 6800XT.”
    • “Controls are intuitive, the game runs great, and it looks and sounds fantastic.”
    • “Constantly disconnects and freezes up.”
    • “The game is extremely difficult, not just for the sake of it, but because the mechanics are inconsistent between quests; these feel really broken and buggy at times.”
    • “This game only runs for me between 2 minutes to maybe 25 minutes on Rift S before I get a black screen crash; all other VR games run fantastic with zero problems, making it a very buggy game.”
  • atmosphere13 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its polished sound and visual design, creating a cozy, 80s-inspired environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth camera movement and engaging animations, which contribute to a friendly and immersive setting, particularly when enjoyed with friends. While some note a lack of storytelling depth, the vibrant and geeky ambiance, along with stunning graphics and sound effects, make for a captivating gameplay experience.

    • “If you like a relaxed atmosphere, a friendly community, and a fun game full of 80s basement nerd vibes, this one's going to rock your socks.”
    • “The atmosphere is great, the animations are great, the card-acquiring system, while unorthodox, is also great.”
    • “Where it is not like D&D in terms of its social atmosphere and role playing.”
    • “Storytelling is also pretty much non-existent despite the D&D-like atmosphere.”
    • “There are undertones of 'Hearthstone' in the card play mechanics and some of the presentation, that knit together with a tabletop, cozy room atmosphere in the game that will let hours spin away and batteries drain.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, particularly for its simplistic graphics, with most users reporting excellent performance. However, some players experienced stuttering in VR on specific hardware, indicating potential optimization issues for certain platforms. While performance is mostly stable, occasional lag and graphics bugs were noted, but these did not significantly impact regular gameplay.

    • “In general, the game's performance seems good, which is no surprise given its simplistic graphics.”
    • “Performance is great, Valve Index 120Hz with supersampling.”
    • “No performance issues.”
    • “The performance in VR is kind of okay, even though on a Rift CV1, rotation and zoom tend to stutter a bit on more than good enough hardware.”
    • “This is probably due to a lack of optimization for the specific platform or maybe even Steam VR.”
    • “Starting with the lack of platform optimization and control issues, going over to missing convenience features, and ending with super slow and boring gameplay.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and lacks variety, with slow unlocks and repetitive gameplay contributing to a sense of monotony. Players often find solo play boring and feel that the lack of skill in deck building exacerbates the grind, making it a frustrating experience overall. While some may enjoy the D&D style and are willing to endure the grind for more VR content, many express that it requires an excessive time commitment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “There is no skill or variety in deck building and unlocks are tediously slow.”
    • “Playing a solo game is tedious and boring.”
    • “The damage you deal is also always the same, which adds to the feeling of just grinding.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by its campy and self-aware style, making it a source of laughter, especially when played with friends. Players enjoy the absurdity of losing to AI while engaging in silly antics, and the nostalgic references to childhood gaming experiences enhance the comedic atmosphere. The juxtaposition of immersive dungeon details with the reality of playing in a VR basement adds an extra layer of humor to the experience.

    • “This game is hilariously difficult with friends; I had a blast.”
    • “Although, if you don't care about surviving the dungeons or about effective combat choices, I suppose you could still have fun losing to the AI while laughing with your friends.”
    • “Throwing the dice, zooming in, saying silly things, and laughing while being overrun by enemies because you opened the wrong door at the wrong time.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and atmospheric presence, enhancing the overall experience with great artistic expression and well-executed sound design. Players appreciate the option to adjust the volume, allowing for a more personalized auditory experience, while the soundtrack is described as both simple and enjoyable. Overall, the combination of beautiful music, sound effects, and character voices contributes significantly to the game's immersive environment.

    • “Great music, great artistic expression, and well-executed gameplay.”
    • “Sounds and music are excellent as well.”
    • “Challenging, looks stunning, beautiful animations, sound effects and music, very atmospheric, cool character voices, progression, skins, replay value, lots of cards, stunning level design and so much more.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant character development, which detracts from player investment and engagement. While the strategic gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a compelling story and character progression limits its potential for deeper player connection. However, there is optimism for future expansions that could introduce character development options and enhance the overall experience.

    • “I can see huge potential in the future with add-ons, character development options, traps, more spells, and abilities.”
    • “The lack of story and character development completely subverts my willingness to invest myself or to endure some of the game's difficulty.”
    • “There's no real experience progression or character development.”
    • “Although there is no character development, it is a fun strategic tabletop-inspired game.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express a sense of frustration with the game's controls, feeling that they lack precision and responsiveness, which detracts from the emotional immersion. There is a desire for deeper engagement, suggesting that the current experience only scratches the surface of the game's potential emotional impact.

    • “The game evokes a deep sense of nostalgia, making me reflect on my own experiences.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the character's journey; it felt like I was living their story.”
    • “The emotional depth of the narrative left a lasting impact on me, long after I finished playing.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The game features ongoing developer support while avoiding additional monetization through DLC or microtransactions, which has been positively received by users.

    • “Ongoing developer support without DLC or microtransactions.”
    • “The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
    • “I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the full experience.”
    • “The game feels incomplete without any DLC or microtransactions to support ongoing development.”
    • “I wish there were more options for monetization that didn't feel so exploitative.”
    • “The lack of additional content through DLC or microtransactions makes the game feel stagnant.”
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Critic Reviews

82% average critic score

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5hMedian play time
12hAverage play time
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*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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