Demon Throttle
- September 30, 2022
- doinksoft
Demon Throttle tells the story of a beautiful vampiress and dusty gunslinger on a quest for vengeance against a demon that stole her mystical chalices and slept with his estranged wife. Now the two unlikely companions must blast their way through four monstrous generals and their wicked domains to lift the demon's curse and exact their revenge.
Reviews
- The game features a unique mechanic of discovering power-ups by destroying blocks, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The NES aesthetic and challenging gameplay create a rewarding experience as players learn the systems over time.
- It's refreshing to have a physical-only game without microtransactions or online requirements, providing a sense of value for the purchase.
- Many players have reported issues with not receiving promised bonus codes, leading to feelings of false advertising.
- The game has been described as mediocre by some, with limited play options and a steep difficulty curve from the start.
- Some players received used copies instead of new ones, which has raised concerns about the quality of the product.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and dynamic, featuring a unique block-destroying mechanic that leads to the discovery of power-ups. Players appreciate the continuous introduction of new mechanics and strategies, as well as the unlocking of additional features such as borders, sound tests, and a bestiary.
“Destroying every block to find power-ups is a very interesting mechanic.”
“I'm consistently discovering new gameplay mechanics and strategies, and unlocking more features like borders, sound test, and a bestiary.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their nostalgic NES aesthetic, which enhances the challenging gameplay experience. Players appreciate how the visuals contribute to the sense of progression as they learn the game’s systems over time.
“I absolutely love the NES aesthetic, and how the game feels impossible on your first run, but the more you play it, the more you understand the systems and how to get farther.”