Demon Slayer Shion
- November 17, 2023
- 7th Door
In "Demon Slayer Shion," players assume the role of a top-class Demon Slayer named Shion Rokujou, who embarks on a mission to find the missing Demon Slayer Ayano Senjuin and her search party in a mysterious, supernatural cave. The game features intense battles against foul creatures across multiple levels, with the goal of uncovering the fate of Ayano and the missing party. Navigate the complex depths of the cave and unravel its secrets in this action-packed adventure.
Reviews
- The game features stunning art and a variety of lewd scenes that cater to specific fetishes, making it visually appealing.
- The gameplay includes a mix of turn-based and action combat, providing a fresh experience despite some repetitive elements.
- There are multiple endings based on player choices, adding replay value and encouraging exploration.
- The combat is poorly balanced, with enemies being either too easy or frustratingly difficult, leading to tedious battles.
- The maze-like map design is convoluted and lacks a mini-map, making navigation frustrating and progress slow.
- Despite the sexual content, there is a notable absence of nudity, which may disappoint players expecting more explicit scenes.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around Shion's quest to find her missing childhood idol, Ayano, leading her into a demon-infested cave. While the premise is intriguing, the narrative lacks depth and significance, often overshadowed by the focus on sexual content and gameplay mechanics. Despite its simplicity, the game offers multiple endings based on player choices, enhancing its replay value.
“On the positive side, the branching storyline and different endings based on player choices contribute to replay value.”
“It succeeds in delivering on its promise of an exploration and survival RPG with unique storytelling elements.”
“The game, despite not having a very elaborate story, has 5 different endings that will depend on the actions you perform during your game such as your level of excitement and lust, the amount of souls of warriors released, as well as if you manage to rescue the main girls.”
“Shion Rokujou's quest to find her missing comrades unfolds gradually, with a promising premise that occasionally falls flat due to pacing issues.”
“The story begins when the protagonist Shion ventures in search of his childhood idol Ayano, who has been missing for a long time. This introductory story only serves as a starting point to understand a little bit of the world in which the game is based, since during the course of the game the story does not take much importance and does not go deeper into why the clan of the protagonist fights demons or where they come from.”
“A simple RPG game in terms of story and gameplay that focuses mostly on sexual content and very specific sexual fetishes (tentacles, penis-shaped monsters, insects, and zentai costumes). The battles are fairly simple and standard, not standing out for anything more than being able to use sexual attacks or masturbate during combat to recover energy. The really challenging part of the game is the design of the maps and the multiple traps that disorient you, resulting in tedious and frustrating levels to pass.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is characterized by repetitive mechanics and lengthy combat encounters, often exacerbated by labyrinthine maps filled with traps that can disorient players. While the incorporation of unique elements like poison and corruption adds complexity, it may also lead to tedium, especially given the simplistic nature of battles and the lack of variety in combat options. The game primarily focuses on sexual content and specific fetishes, which may appeal to a niche audience, but the overall experience can be frustrating due to the design of the levels and the absence of navigational aids.
“For players seeking a distinctive blend of aesthetics and gameplay, Demon Slayer Shion might be worth the plunge, but it's not without its caveats.”
“What makes this game so good is how entertaining its gameplay is.”
“The gameplay is a combination of turn-based RPG combat and searching for the exit of labyrinthine dungeons, where the protagonist must navigate through traps and demons while following the echoes of lost companions.”
“Gameplay is repetitive.”
“The fight mechanics are weirdly drawn out to the point where a basic fight might take 3-5 minutes due to the mobs actually juggling you.”
“The gameplay mechanics, particularly the incorporation of poisonous elements, adds a layer of complexity but may prove tedious for some players.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique anime art style and detailed character designs, particularly the variety and lewd elements. However, some players find the visuals lack animation and the repetitive backgrounds can lead to a monotonous experience. Overall, while the art is a highlight, expectations for more dynamic visuals may not be fully met.
“The gameplay is fun and the artwork is wonderful and really well done.”
“JP HQ stunning unique anime artwork.”
“For players seeking a distinctive blend of aesthetics and gameplay, Demon Slayer Shion might be worth the plunge.”
“For players seeking a distinctive blend of aesthetics and gameplay, Demon Slayer Shion might be worth the plunge, but it's not without its caveats.”
“As for the graphical aspect of the game, the backgrounds with flesh textures really give you immersion to the game, although always being the same makes it monotonous.”
“The character art is pretty good; there is a variety of girls, all with fairly unique designs and detailed art, but the lewd elements, including transparencies, can be off-putting.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to the simplistic battle mechanics and the frustrating level design that lacks a guiding map. While the incorporation of various elements adds complexity, the focus on sexual content and the repetitive nature of combat can detract from the overall experience. However, the presence of multiple endings encourages exploration and replayability, providing some incentive to engage with the grinding elements.
“The gameplay mechanics, particularly the incorporation of poisonous elements, adds a layer of complexity but may prove tedious for some players.”
“The battles are fairly simple and standard, not standing out for anything more than being able to use sexual attacks or masturbate during combat to recover energy. The really challenging part of the game is the design of the maps and the multiple traps that disorient you, combined with the absence of a map to guide you, resulting in tedious and frustrating levels to pass.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's branching storyline and multiple endings based on player choices significantly enhance its replayability, encouraging players to explore different paths and outcomes.
“The branching storyline and different endings based on player choices contribute significantly to the game's replay value.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, encouraging players to explore different paths and outcomes.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies available makes returning to the game a fresh and exciting experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is hindered by its repetitive and labyrinthine dungeon design, which lacks clear navigation aids, making progression frustrating. While combat mechanics are simple and can be bypassed, the absence of diverse skills and equipment diminishes the challenge. Players often find themselves lost due to similar level aesthetics and the need to intentionally trigger traps, complicating the overall gameplay experience.
“The gameplay combines turn-based RPG combat with the challenge of navigating labyrinthine dungeons, where the protagonist must search for three lost girls while dodging demons and hidden traps.”
“The game features parameters that affect combat performance, such as levels of aphrodisiac and excitement, which can hinder the protagonist's ability to act or reduce attack power when excitement is high.”
“While the combat mechanics are straightforward, the real challenge lies in the complex maze-like maps filled with traps that can dislocate players, making navigation a significant aspect of the game's difficulty.”
“The gameplay is a combination of turn-based RPG combat and searching for the exit of labyrinthine dungeons. The protagonist must search for the three lost girls in this cave, and to achieve this, they must navigate the depths while dodging demons and hidden traps. However, the combat is quite simple, lacking variety in attacks, skills, and equipment, which diminishes the challenge of the game.”
“The labyrinthine maps of the caves are filled with traps that transport you to another part of the map, making navigation frustrating. The levels look very similar, all covered with the same meat texture, which adds to the confusion. The game offers an option to 'cheat' in combat, but it lacks any guidance for overcoming the complex maps.”
“Progressing through the game is complicated by the need to intentionally fall into traps at times, which forces you to revisit the same sections repeatedly. This design choice, combined with the lack of a map, makes it tedious to advance through the game.”