Demon Turf

Demon Turf’s few flaws do little to detract from an excellent 3D platforming experience that’s worth checking out, whether you’re a casual player or potential speedrunner.

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In "Demon Turf," players navigate a 3D world as the demon Beebz, seeking to become the Demon King by conquering various turfs from rival gangs. The game features platforming challenges, combat, and the ability to customize Beebz's skills and appearance. With hand-drawn animation and a unique art style, "Demon Turf" offers a fresh take on the platformer genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 340 reviews

graphics45 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The platforming mechanics are fun and fluid, allowing for creative movement and exploration.
The art style is unique and charming, blending 2D characters in a 3D environment effectively.
The game features a variety of levels and challenges, including optional collectibles and side quests that enhance replayability.

The combat system is clunky and often disrupts the flow of gameplay, requiring players to push enemies into hazards rather than directly attacking.
Some levels feel tedious and overly long, with frustrating design choices that can lead to unnecessary backtracking.
The checkpoint system, while innovative, can lead to confusion and frustration as players may run out of checkpoints without knowing how long a level is.

graphics
102 mentions
44 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique blend of stylized 2D and 3D art, reminiscent of classic titles like Paper Mario, which many players find charming and engaging. However, opinions are divided, with some criticizing the execution as inconsistent or poorly polished, leading to a mixed reception regarding character designs and overall visual quality. Despite these critiques, the vibrant aesthetics and dynamic animations contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it a visually distinctive experience.
- “The killer style on display in the graphics, animations, and music is just the icing on the cake, one of the most polished and enjoyable platformers I've played in a long while.”
- “The unique art style and vibrant colors of the game made it all the more enjoyable to play.”
- “The movement is fluid without feeling floaty, the visuals are super stylish, and overall the game is oozing with charm.”
- “I'm not hating on 2D sprites in 3D at all (I love Doom engine games, so I'm used to it), but the graphics are very poor.”
- “The graphics also gave me eye strain.”
- “I have seen PS1 and N64 games that looked more polished graphically than this.”
music
93 mentions
49 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed response, with many praising its catchy and vibrant soundtrack that evokes comparisons to titles like Jet Set Radio and Splatoon. While some players find the music to be a highlight, enhancing the overall experience, others criticize its repetitiveness and occasional grating quality. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect of the game's charm, contributing to its unique atmosphere and engaging gameplay.
- “The killer style on display in the graphics, animations, and music is just the icing on the cake, one of the most polished and enjoyable platformers I've played in a long while.”
- “The music is bursting with personality as well!”
- “The gorgeous and unique visuals of the game make it worth playing alone, but then they slap your ears with the sickest soundtrack this year and somehow have controls that just make sense pretty much instantly.”
- “The music is also very, very bad and the graphics are fugly.”
- “But having watched multiple CGI 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' movies, I am sad to say the music with lyrics is on that level of quality.”
- “I did however find one song so annoying that I had to turn off the music or play something loud over it, one of the peak level themes, where the guy mumbles the same lyrics over and over.”
gameplay
92 mentions
35 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring solid core platforming mechanics that can be enjoyable and satisfying, especially when mastering traversal techniques. However, many players criticize the clunky and unresponsive mechanics, particularly with the glide and combat systems, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers unique mechanics and a charming aesthetic, inconsistent level design and frustrating elements can make progression feel tedious at times.
- “The core platforming mechanics are mostly fun and make traversing levels feel satisfying once you know how to master it, but only when the game actually focuses on that.”
- “Awesome gameplay, bumping music, cute characters, fantastic visuals, and extremely replayable.”
- “Great 3D platformer with smooth controls, thoughtful level design, and interesting platforming mechanics.”
- “Mediocre gameplay and kind of an eyesore on every level visually, just get a hit :(”
- “Using the glide mechanic is atrocious and has me dreading every time I use it.”
- “Should never have been released like this, an overhaul of the movement mechanics is sorely needed; you never find your flow and chaining together long strings of moves is impossible due to some stupid decisions to nerf certain abilities.”
story
40 mentions
20 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered simple and light, revolving around a demon girl named Beebz who aims to take the throne from the demon king. While the plot is engaging enough to support the gameplay, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and character development, often taking a backseat to the platforming mechanics. Overall, the narrative is seen as charming but not essential, with some players wishing for a more substantial story experience.
- “The characters and setting are great, the story is simple but cute; it's just the right level of challenging.”
- “The basic set-up works really well – you’re a demon girl (beebz) who gets peeved about the demon king appearing in your dreams and taunting you, so you decide to take his crown; it’s a short and appealing plot that works as well as any 'the princess has been kidnapped' plot.”
- “Super good to interact with, beebz is very relatable, and the Saturday morning cartoon tone is a delight, especially in the resolution of the main story which just solidified the game as an unforgettably endearing experience for me.”
- “The clearly weakest part of the game is storytelling as it pretty much limits to the start of the game and after events of boss fights, though it's clearly not a crucial part of a good 3D platformer experience. However, the lack of 3D facial expressions limits the game's charm for me.”
- “The place where the game is probably most lacking is the story department.”
- “Ultimately though, when you're buying a game like this, you're not really getting it for the story.”
humor
12 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the character dialogues charming and the interactions between characters amusing, often leading to laugh-out-loud moments. The art style complements the humor, enhancing the overall experience, while the game's quirky elements and funny character designs contribute to its lighthearted tone. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “It's like when you're fighting something and you hit that something and it went flinging to a cliff and fell off, that is indeed funny.”
- “Each of them has a big boss Beebz needs to bring down, and the banter between the heir apparent to the demon world and her opponents ranges from amusing to laugh-out-loud funny.”
- “Love the art style and humor!”
grinding
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is often seen as tedious and frustrating, with level design and platforming contributing to a sense of monotony. Players note that while some elements become enjoyable once familiarized, the repetitive nature of collect-a-thons and combat mechanics detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the checkpoint system, although initially cumbersome, is recognized as a beneficial feature once adapted to.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The ball races, on the other hand... if anyone's ever played Silver's story in Sonic 2006 and experienced Dusty Desert's ball puzzle or at least knows what it's like, it's that, but a lot more frustrating and tedious.”
- “Some levels feel tedious due to being collect-a-thons just for the sake of it.”
- “Combat also gets more uh… 'complex' which really just means tedious here.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is generally praised, particularly for its strong performance on the Steam Deck and PC, allowing for uncapped FPS and 4K resolution. However, some users have reported occasional performance issues, including crashes and problems with V-Sync, leading to a mixed experience.
- “I've been playing this on my Steam Deck both docked and handheld, and I have experienced great performance both ways.”
- “- Consistent performance that allows for uncapped FPS and up to 4K resolution options.”
- “I never would've even known about this game if I hadn't randomly gotten a notification it was on sale on my Switch wish list, but decided to buy it on Steam because it was slightly cheaper here and based on reviews, the performance is slightly better on PC.”
- “Demon Turf is better optimized than A Hat in Time, but it has slightly less charm in visual presentation.”
- “Add to that a few performance issues and crashes, and you get a very mixed experience.”
- “I had one problem with performance with v-sync and the frame rate cap, but I just uncapped it to help alleviate it.”
character development
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some standout designs, particularly for the main character Beebz and her friends, praised for their appeal and animation quality. However, many secondary characters are criticized for their bland and amateurish designs, detracting from the overall experience. While the visuals and transformations are noted as strong points, the inconsistent character design leaves players feeling disappointed.
- “The game starts pretty strong, the character design is really good, especially with how the transformations merge super cleanly.”
- “I'll begin by saying something not very surprising, but wow this game is gorgeous looking for the most part, especially some stuff like the water looks very good and Beebz's animations all look great & fit her character design well. There's also some voice acting in this game, which, when present, added to the game's charm & character.”
- “The visuals are initially a bit jarring, but the character design really shines through and gives it a timeless aesthetic.”
- “The writing makes me embarrassed to have on my screen, the character designs are awful, the collectibles are numerous to the point of just being annoying, the unlockable tools don't make the game more fun at all and more so feel like you're being forced to use them. Ugh, this list just goes on and on.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story and the characters.”
- “I expected more depth in character arcs, but they all seem to follow predictable paths without any real growth or change.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting various glitches, including issues with key functionality and freezing during level restarts. While some minor bugs are expected, many users noted that the game becomes increasingly unstable in the latter half, affecting both platforming and combat experiences. Overall, the game is described as "incredibly buggy," leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “Though I haven’t run into many glitches, one I did a couple of times is that the spin/shift key no longer works properly. As soon as it activates, it immediately deactivates, which made it nearly impossible to complete the level. It also made me think I’d broken the shift key.”
- “Another glitch is that the game freezes if you manage to restart the level while dying.”
- “The combat is very janky and feels out of place, often gated off entirely from other areas of the game, and I encountered multiple bugs and glitches throughout my playthrough.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth, as character conflicts, such as Beebz and Luci's spat, fail to resonate with players. Additionally, the gameplay mechanics, like the frustrating checkpoint system and platform interactions, detract from any potential emotional engagement, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and story.
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique sprite-based 2D art style and engaging soundtrack, which effectively immerses players in a distinct demon realm. While some levels may feel repetitive, the overall design enhances the experience, making it enjoyable for both initial playthroughs and speedrunning.
- “It has a very unique atmosphere, due to its sprite-based 2D art style and great soundtrack.”
- “I enjoyed that the levels were built in a way that contributes to the atmosphere on the first play, and on repeat plays, a lot of the environment, along with upgrades from later stages, could be used to exploit and speedrun.”
- “Setting/atmosphere: 8/10 - sometimes it feels pretty samey, but for the most part, they do a really good job of setting the atmosphere of the demon realm and making it feel like its own unique world.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's engaging gameplay, vibrant music, charming characters, and stunning visuals, all contributing to its high replayability. The inclusion of time trial goals further enhances the incentive to replay, offering additional challenges and experiences.
- “Awesome gameplay, bumping music, cute characters, fantastic visuals, and extremely replayable.”
- “All of which also have time trial goals, providing even more possible replayability.”