Demon Peak

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Demon Peak is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Kajak Games and was released on July 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 273 reviews

music46 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The pixel art and overall design are visually appealing, showcasing high skill in pixel art.
The gameplay feels fluid and satisfying at its core, providing a fun experience for players.
For the price, the game offers decent entertainment value, especially for fans of the Metroidvania genre.

The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with controls, items falling through the floor, and inconsistent enemy behavior.
Level design is lacking, with many areas feeling bland and unengaging, leading to a frustrating experience.
The music and sound effects are often described as jarring and unmemorable, detracting from the overall atmosphere of the game.

music
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and atmospheric, while others describe it as dull, repetitive, or mismatched with the gameplay. Many noted that certain tracks loop too quickly or feel out of place, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a hit or miss, with some praising its quality and others calling for improvements.
- “The music is pretty good and makes a great atmosphere.”
- “The controls are tight, combat is satisfying, artwork looks great, and it has a dope soundtrack to back it up.”
- “Wow, I love this game, the music is great, the graphics/art are beautiful and you're given the option to mess with the filters and scanlines.”
- “The music is awful and bland; the way your character moves is weirdly stilted and glidey, the level design is boring, and the hit detection is all sorts of wonky.”
- “The music is only okay and not too memorable, and certain songs loop much too quickly.”
- “Pretty cool game with the gameplay and retro pixel 80's feel, but I just can't stand the music and sound; it is terrible.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant pixel art style, smooth animations, and effective use of color, contributing to an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of classic 2D games. Many players appreciate the unique aesthetic and detailed environments, although some note that the game suffers from graphical bugs and incomplete elements. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some technical issues.
- “The graphics are slick, most of the time smooth animations along with great choice of colors, befitting the multiple areas you'll be going through.”
- “Demon Peak is a fun little metroidvania game that allows for a fun experience in a nice pixel graphic display, filled with color and vibrance.”
- “As you can see in the pictures and videos, the graphics are seriously impressive, absolutely nailing the 2D visuals.”
- “Do not let that rating deter you from giving this game a shot. From my understanding, when this game was released, there were several bugs, such as maps that didn't work, save points which randomly teleported you around the map, unfinished textures, and other graphical bugs.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet effective and indicative of the dark atmosphere for the game.”
- “I really like everything about this game aesthetically; however, like many of the other reviews have said, it's definitely not complete.”
gameplay
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fluidity and core mechanics, while others criticize the level design and overall execution as generic and floaty. Many noted that the game features a "souls-like" risk-reward system, but lacks the necessary supporting mechanics to make it fair, leading to frequent deaths and frustrating platforming challenges. Overall, while the combat and visuals are appreciated, the gameplay experience is marred by issues such as limited content, lackluster secrets, and a disappointing soundtrack.
- “The gameplay feels very fluid and satisfying at its core.”
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging while consistently changing and adding mechanics for variety.”
- “The overall gameplay is actually great.”
- “In the end, 90% of the gameplay is dying over and over and doing platforming with bad movement.”
- “I hope the developers come back and finish this game someday; the aesthetics, music, and visuals are top-notch, but it's a mess gameplay-wise.”
- “Apart from this, you can't really buy that many new attacks and the secrets are a little lackluster, but the game puts core gameplay over extending the playtime, which is admirable, but it makes it very disappointing when you've basically seen everything the game has to offer after 6 or so hours.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is largely considered minimal and forgettable, with many players noting a lack of lore and backstory. While some appreciate the ambiguity and focus on exploration, others feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and could benefit from additional context or notes. Overall, if you're seeking a rich storyline, this game may not meet your expectations.
- “Demon Peak is a pretty good Metroidvania game, but it’s now time for the story.”
- “I just started playing Demon Peak, and I really enjoyed the design and fast-moving mechanics, as well as having a very well-detailed environment and story. It would be great to see this game ported over for the PS4 in the near future.”
- “I can't wait to play more and piece the story together.”
- “There really isn't much of a story, nor much lore or backstory to research.”
- “If you're looking for a story, you won't find it here.”
- “The apparent story behind the game's development is that it was made by game design students, and that 'the game's quality should be assessed by such standard', which is apparently zero standards.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues like wall clipping, freezing, and inconsistent enemy difficulty, which significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players report minimal impact from these issues during their playthroughs, the consensus is that the game remains unstable and not recommended for purchase until substantial patches are released.
- “The game is still buggy as hell in 2021.”
- “However, I have found several bugs in the game; wall glitches, a freeze here or there, and the directionless feel you get; especially early on, has an unforgiving difficulty spike.”
- “But the game has so many bugs, glitches, and issues that I wouldn't recommend buying it as it is now until they patch the things wrong with it.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally criticized, with players noting a lack of late-game content and only one difficulty level, making New Game Plus feel redundant as it mirrors the base game aside from retaining upgrades. This has led to disappointment among users who expected more varied experiences in subsequent playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “The game offers a wealth of content that keeps drawing me back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in.”
- “My biggest gripe about this game is the lack of replayability and late game content, with there only being 1 difficulty and new game plus being identical to the base game apart from keeping your upgrades.”
- “I am a little bit angry at the developers because they pushed a balancing update and did not change the new game plus difficulty (there goes all that replay value).”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with its captivating music and effective graphics contributing to a dark and immersive experience. Players are particularly drawn to the creature and enemy designs, which enhance the overall ambiance and make the game difficult to put down. The combination of these elements creates a compelling and challenging environment that resonates well with players.
- “The music and atmosphere of the levels are the first things that capture you, and with the wonderful creature and enemy designs, this is a hard game to put down.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet effective and indicative of the dark atmosphere of the game.”
- “I still choose to recommend the game for its great controller, atmosphere, and challenging, Souls-like setting.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet effective and indicative of the dark atmosphere for the game.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding amusement in the negative reviews and quirky elements, such as the music and intentionally poor graphics. The lighthearted approach to criticism and the absurdity of certain game features contribute to a comedic experience, even if it wasn't the developers' intention. Overall, the humor seems to resonate more in the community's reactions than in the game itself.
- “Some of the negative reviews are rather hilarious: 'You can cheese the enemies with normal attacks'... yeah, and?”
- “The music in the starting level made me laugh, though.”
- “There was also a pretty ridiculously bad background of a skeleton which made me laugh, and I sent a picture to all my friends.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game faced significant performance issues and bugs at launch, but by 2020, players reported a smooth experience with no notable problems.
- “It seems that there were a lot of performance issues and bugs in this game on release; however, as of 2020, I just beat the game and had no issues whatsoever.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game's small world size mitigates the potential tedium of grinding, as a larger environment with limited enemy variety could have made the experience feel repetitive. Overall, the lack of diverse enemies is a concern that could impact the enjoyment of grinding if the game world were more expansive.
- “The game world itself is pretty small, but I think that if it were a lot larger, the lack of variety with enemies would have just made the game seem tedious.”