Demiurges

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Demiurges is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Berih and was released on November 20, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Demiurges is a strategic roguelike game. Your task will be to keep the world from extinction. To achieve this, you will have to create a deck of cards that will define your strategy, and then direct the actions of your heroes to defeat your enemies. Map The player can move around the map with all of his heroes. While exploring, they can find new items, resources, objects with unique abilities, …

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of Heroes of Might and Magic mechanics with roguelite elements, creating an engaging and addictive gameplay experience.
The developer is highly responsive to player feedback and has implemented a feedback tool directly into the game, showing a commitment to improvement.
Custom pixel art and a variety of troop designs contribute to a nostalgic yet fresh aesthetic, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game requires significant polishing, particularly in user experience and interface, making some mechanics unintuitive and frustrating to navigate.
Balancing issues with the deck-building system lead to certain cards being underwhelming or overpowered, which can hinder strategic gameplay.
The difficulty spikes and overwhelming enemy encounters can be frustrating, often testing patience rather than skill, and the music has been noted as a weak point.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
34%
22%
Gameplay is generally solid and engaging, featuring a nostalgic blend of custom pixel art and mechanics reminiscent of the Heroes of Might and Magic series, enhanced by rogue-lite elements that promote replayability. While the core loop is addictive and offers a variety of troops, some players feel that the visual clarity and interconnectivity of mechanics, particularly in deck and town building, require further refinement to fully realize their potential. Overall, the game presents a fun and challenging experience that encourages players to learn and improve with each run.
- “But it's more than that - interesting mechanics and deck-building twists make the gameplay replayable and encourage players to discover more and improve with every run.”
- “The core gameplay loop offers an interesting mix of the Heroes of Might and Magic series with rogue-lite elements, creating an addictive and original formula.”
- “Edit: reviewing after some more gameplay time - fun and challenging while learning the mechanics on the go.”
- “Only thing that is lacking is visual clarity and some gameplay 'juice'.”
- “The mechanics and ideas at play here are very interesting, but I feel that work needs to be done to make them interconnect better and in more interesting ways. Some things may need a complete rework to reach their real potential, such as the actual deckbuilding aspect and the town building.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game is generally considered its weakest aspect, with users noting that it lacks quality and fails to enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay presents a high difficulty level that may require grinding, the soundtrack does not contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “I think the weakest part of the game for me is the music.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of the original Heroes of Might and Magic, with a distinct Windows 3.1 aesthetic. While some comparisons are made to Heroes of Might and Magic 3, the overall visual style leans more towards the charm of earlier titles in the series.
- “The aesthetics set it apart; it gives a very nice Windows 3.1 game aesthetic.”
- “People say it's like Heroes of Might and Magic 3, but I'd say this game in its current state reminds me a lot more of the first Heroes of Might and Magic game in general aesthetic and sound.”
- “The aesthetics set it apart somewhat; it gives a very nice Windows 3.1 game aesthetic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging mechanics and deck-building elements, which motivate them to explore new strategies and improve with each playthrough.
- “The interesting mechanics and deck-building twist make the gameplay highly replayable, encouraging players to discover more and improve with every run.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the variety of strategies and choices available.”
- “The game offers countless combinations and paths, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game presents a high level of difficulty, it necessitates grinding to progress, which some find frustrating. Additionally, the music has been criticized, adding to the overall mixed feelings about the grinding experience.
- “It has its flaws—the music isn’t great, and the difficulty is quite high, requiring some grinding to succeed.”