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Demon Pit

Demon Pit is a fun-size FPS experience that will keep you coming back to the demons for a new high score. It isn't the deepest game and contains a few rough flaws, though.
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58% User Score Based on 65 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

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Demon Pit is a single player arcade shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by DoomCube and was released on October 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Arise Demon Hunter. It is time. The years you spent slaughtering demon-kind in the mortal world did little to cleanse your soul. Your sins have been laid bare and you have been judged. You are damned for eternity. The pit awaits! Inspired by the fast-paced FPS games of the 1990s, Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter. Armed with a series of ranged weapons and a soul grapple, you must…

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gameplay9 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Enjoyable fast-paced arena shooter with a nostalgic 90s FPS aesthetic and solid gunplay.
  • Unique changing arena design after each wave keeps gameplay fresh and challenging.
  • Grappling hook mechanic adds dynamic movement and enhances combat strategy.
  • Limited content with only one arena and repetitive enemy and wave patterns reduce replayability.
  • Performance issues including frame rate caps and drops negatively impact smooth gameplay.
  • Controls and movement feel inconsistent and floaty, with poor jump mechanics and lack of key rebinding support.
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics such as a grappling hook and fast-paced, wave-based arena combat with satisfying gunplay, although some find movement and weapon precision inconsistent. While many praise the evolving map design and engaging mechanics, others feel the gameplay is generic or lacks depth, especially due to slow or awkward controls and limited explanation of item pickups. Overall, it appeals more to fans of classic arena shooters seeking quick, challenging action rather than those wanting a narrative-driven experience.

    • “Gunplay is satisfying (especially the shotgun), circle strafing is a bit of a challenge but the endless, wave-based gameplay and how the arena changes through each wave is really enjoyable.”
    • “Challenging, fast-paced gameplay with limited health-restores, and if your aim isn't very good, limited ammo adds to the difficulty.”
    • “The grappling hook mechanic is really cool, and the way room obstacles morph between each new wave keeps gameplay interesting.”
    • “The gameplay is convincing even unfortunately it still has a few issues such as the imprecision of certain weapons and the rather slow movement at times for no reason, making it weird to control at first.”
    • “The only arena shooter I didn't enjoy at all; the gunplay is boring and the gameplay is just very bad.”
    • “And the gameplay just feels generic and bland.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game effectively emulate a classic 90s FPS aesthetic with pleasant, retro-inspired visuals and a strong art style that appeals to fans of old-school shooters. While some find the graphics less impressive compared to titles like Doom or Quake, many praise the visual design as top-notch and fitting for the game's wave-based arena shooter format. Overall, the graphics are a highlight for nostalgia-driven players, though they may not satisfy those expecting modern graphical fidelity.

    • “I will say, the graphics are very pleasant and do emulate the 90s aesthetic in a top notch way.”
    • “Demon Pit is an arena FPS, it's amazing how better an FPS can be when it is a pure wave-based shooter; actually, until now I only knew one game that had the 'wave mode', so this one plays like that but it's better because the level changes after a few waves, and without loading screens, that is great for replay value, a very complete game with cool graphics, amazing main menu, great soundtrack, and awesome sound effects.”
    • “Demon Pit sets out to refine the arena shooter genre with a '90s FPS aesthetic, and it succeeds at that.”
    • “I'm wondering who sat down and thought, 'well, games like doom, quake, doom eternal are fun, but what gamers really want is a dumbed down version of those with worse graphics.'”
    • “Devil Daggers, but with Doom music and monsters, with Quake 2 graphics, and a grappling hook.”
    • “Even with graphics set to 'fast' it doesn't feel like I'm getting as much as I need for a frantic shooter like this.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is widely praised for its superb, atmospheric soundtrack that perfectly complements the scary, satanic theme and intense combat. Players highlight its blend of industrial riffs and hellish sounds, enhancing the immersive experience and replay value, with many considering the soundtrack a standout feature.

    • “The best thing about this game is the music, honestly.”
    • “Demon Pit is an arena FPS, and it amazes me how much better a shooter can be with pure wave-based gameplay. This game has cool graphics, an amazing main menu, a great soundtrack, and awesome sound effects. I’m happy with this game and surprised I never heard of it before; it definitely deserves the badge 'you have to play this game!'”
    • “+ Scary satanic theme + superb music to set the mood.”
    • “I even tried a couple of runs with the music lowered, yet it didn't help much.”
    • “Don't know if it already has it because I play with music on max ”
    • “Continuing with settings, there are sliders for FOV (though limited), mouse sensitivity, and brightness, as well as music and sound effects.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional story, focusing instead on wave-based arena shooting, which some find fun for casual play but repetitive and shallow for those seeking a narrative-driven experience. Overall, the story aspect is minimal to nonexistent and may disappoint players looking for depth or a structured campaign.

    • “Good game for the 'I am in the mood for shooting things, but don't feel like going through a long storyline' mood.”
    • “I don't recommend because good gameplay, fun monsters and meaty weapons were used to make a wave-based arena shooter and not a story-based campaign with good levels.”
    • “Wave-based arena are side missions, DLC even, but not a full game experience that I paid money for.”
    • “There's no story at all to complete the lack of gameplay.”
    • “[Gets repetitive pretty quickly, controls don’t feel quite right, no depth or story]”
    • “Wave based arena are side missions, DLC even, but not a full game experience that I paid money for.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Demon Pit excels in replayability through its wave-based arena shooter format with evolving levels and no loading screens, offering continuous, engaging gameplay. Its dynamic wave mode and varied environments keep players returning, making it a standout choice for those seeking high replay value in an FPS.

    • “Demon Pit is an arena FPS; it's amazing how much better an FPS can be when it is a pure wave-based shooter. Until now, I only knew one game that had the 'wave mode,' so this one plays like that but better because the level changes after a few waves, and without loading screens. That is great for replay value. A very complete game with cool graphics, amazing main menu, great soundtrack, and awesome sound effects. I'm happy with this game and surprised I have never heard about Demon Pit before. This game deserves the badge 'you have to play this game!'”
    • “If you like Doom but are looking for replayability instead of a good satanic scenario and devil daggers too dark for you, this game might be a good choice.”
    • “For a game emphasizing replayability with highscores, this kills it.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is poor, with frequent severe performance issues such as low frame rates and a locked 60 FPS cap, which significantly detracts from the experience despite enjoyable gameplay mechanics. Users find the performance problems frustrating enough to impact overall recommendations.

    • “It's a fun game but I can't recommend it due to its extremely poor performance that dips into single digit FPS.”
    • “Horrid pacing, a lack of content, and a glut of performance issues leave a lot to be desired, especially when Devil Daggers perfected this formula back in 2016.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, but stability is improved when using keyboard and mouse controls.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is intensely oppressive and unsettling, effectively immersing players in a bleak, survival-based setting where they feel like unwilling participants under constant scrutiny.

    • “The game has a very damning atmosphere; it truly feels like you've been plucked out of the crowd and thrown into a game of death to amuse unseen spectators.”
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Demon Pit is a arcade shooter game with horror theme.

Demon Pit is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

Demon Pit was released on October 17, 2019.

Demon Pit was developed by DoomCube.

Demon Pit has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Demon Pit is a single player game.

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