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Demon Truck

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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73%Game Brain Score
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graphics, gameplay
88% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

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Demon Truck is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Triger Mountain and was released on September 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Demon Truck" is an arcade-style shoot 'em up game with action-packed driving sequences. The player controls the guns and throttle of a seemingly indestructible truck, with the goal of achieving high scores and dominating global leaderboards. With its challenging gameplay and ever-changing enemy trucks, this game offers a thrilling experience for fans of the shoot 'em up genre.

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gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique two-button control scheme that is simple to learn but offers depth in gameplay mechanics.
  • The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall enjoyment and atmosphere of the game.
  • Demon Truck provides a fun, fast-paced arcade experience that can be addictive for short bursts of play.
  • The lack of vehicle control is frustrating, leading to frequent collisions with enemy fire and a feeling of helplessness.
  • The graphics are considered outdated and lack the quality expected from modern PC games, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many players find the game becomes boring quickly due to its repetitive mechanics and limited gameplay options.
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic and highly addictive, with many reviewers highlighting its rockin' and heavy metal soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making the game enjoyable and engaging, with a fitting vibe for its explosive action. Overall, the music is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Test your reflexes, listen to the rockin' soundtrack, and take to the highway one more time.”
    • “The game and its soundtrack are highly addictive.”
    • “Great concept and the music fits the game very well.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short while.”
    • “While the game has a rockin' soundtrack, it often overshadows the gameplay, making it hard to focus.”
    • “The heavy metal MIDI soundtrack feels outdated and doesn't match the game's overall vibe.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art that lacks depth and quality, with limited options for improvement despite adjustable resolution settings. While some players appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic and find it fitting for the game's frantic gameplay, many criticize the visuals as lackluster and simplistic. Overall, the graphics may appeal to fans of retro styles, but they fall short for those seeking modern visual standards.

    • “If twitchy and frantic are your thing and 8-bit graphics as well... you will love this game!”
    • “The subject matter, art style, and music are amazing.”
    • “[Simple to play, hard to master, fast, furious & fun, great music and graphics].”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "demon truck" is praised for its tight construction and surprising depth within simple mechanics, making it an underrated gem in the arcade genre. Players who enjoy easy-to-learn yet challenging mechanics, similar to titles like "downwell" and "one finger death punch," are likely to find it highly enjoyable.

    • “I really think this is an underrated title and deserves more recognition, as the gameplay is very tightly constructed.”
    • “If you are into arcade games with mechanics that are simple to learn, yet impossible to master like 'Downwell' or 'One Finger Death Punch', you'll likely really enjoy 'Demon Truck'.”
    • “Nevertheless, it has surprising depth in those quite simple mechanics.”
    • “If you are into arcade games with mechanics that are simple to learn, yet impossible to master, you'll likely really enjoy demon truck.”
    • “Really neat and novel mechanic.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has been met with indifference, as many gamers found it unengaging and lacking appeal.

    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
    • “The plot felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story.”
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Demon Truck is a casual racing game.

Demon Truck is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Demon Truck was released on September 26, 2016.

Demon Truck was developed by Triger Mountain.

Demon Truck has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Demon Truck is a single player game.

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