Demon Turf: Trials
- November 27, 2020
- Fabraz
Get on SteamBUY THE FULL GAME WHAT DO THE CRITICS SAY?!“Demon Turf’s art style was what grabbed my attention. (...) But let’s get into the platforming. Which, hoo boy, does it feel good.” Rock Paper Shotgun “Demon Turf is the Next Big Indie 3D Platformer.” IGN “I love a good 3D platformer and I especially love video games with demonic protagonists. Demon Turf, a trippy-looking title with 2D characters in …
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Reviews
- The game features a unique visual style that combines 2D sprites with a 3D world, creating a charming aesthetic.
- Movement mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, making platforming feel satisfying and fluid.
- The demo offers a generous amount of content, including weekly challenges that keep players engaged and excited for the full release.
- The demo suffers from significant bugs, including erratic input registration and camera issues that hinder gameplay.
- Combat mechanics feel clunky and lack feedback, making encounters less enjoyable.
- Some animations and character designs appear stiff or unrefined, detracting from the overall polish of the game.
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their unique art style, which effectively blends 2D and 3D elements, creating a visually appealing experience reminiscent of anime and 90s aesthetics. While some users noted performance issues even at lower settings, the overall presentation, including smooth movement and catchy music, contributes significantly to the game's identity and charm. Many reviewers expressed their love for the art style, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
“I loved the art style and overall feel of the game!”
“I love the art style in this game with the mixing of 2D and 3D art styles working phenomenally.”
“The movement feels very smooth, and the presentation in the visuals and music is fantastic; they help shape this game's identity really well, and make this game stand out amongst all the other 3D platformers out there.”
“Seriously, even with all the graphical settings dropped to their lowest, this game stresses out my machine more than some of the big budget AAA games in my library -- what is going on here?”
“The art style is trying very hard to capture the dynamism of anime and manga, but just doesn't have the competency to land it.”
“I love the art style but it's not a painting, it's a video game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fluid movement mechanics and engaging platforming, offering a mix of exploration and collectables that can provide a few hours of entertainment. While the controls are generally smooth and enjoyable, some players experienced issues with the jumping mechanics, which occasionally misregistered inputs. Overall, the game features unique mechanics, a charming aesthetic, and a solid foundation that leaves players eager to experience the full versions.
“Gameplay is addicting and smooth, the characters are so charming, and the levels are really fun.”
“The movement mechanics on their own have a very solid feel to them, and on top of that you have many different ways to traverse each area with tons of different abilities!”
“With smooth, but precise gameplay and movement, interesting abilities and an overall stable feel you get a great taste of the full game.”
“Movement feels fluid; however, with the length and variation of levels shown in Demon Turf: Trials, I was unable to fully understand the mechanics and depth of movement that there may be in the full games.”
“There's probably an hour or two of gameplay here depending on whether you wish to explore the whole of the world hubs, complete the stages fully for their collectibles, and within their allotted time trial windows.”
“Only issue I personally ran into was that the jumping mechanics didn't always seem to register correctly when trying to multi-jump, and occasionally tried to read a basic jump as a wall jump just because I was slightly close to a wall when I did an initial jump.”
- music11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy, funky style reminiscent of 90s games, contributing significantly to the game's unique identity and overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as incredible and well-integrated with the visuals, enhancing the smooth gameplay experience. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the game's aesthetic and mechanics effectively.
“Gorgeous aesthetics, incredible funky music evocative of the 90s and ToeJam & Earl.”
“The movement feels very smooth, and the presentation in the visuals and music is fantastic; they help shape this game's identity really well, and make this game stand out amongst all the other 3D platformers out there.”
“The soundtrack is incredible!”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and easy to understand, which some players appreciate for its accessibility. While the narrative and characters may not be deeply engaging, the game features unique mechanics and quests that enhance the overall experience. Players express a desire for more varied mission elements to enrich the gameplay further.
“In conclusion, this 3D platformer has some very unique mechanics, good game flow, good and unique art, good music and sound design, and an easy to understand story!”
“Do you instead just want something approachable and fun to jump around in, with an original visual style and a fun story?”
“The story and characters only loosely grabbed me.”
“The story, from what I can see, seems pretty simple to understand and is not overly complex, which I see as a good thing.”
“In conclusion, this 3D platformer has some very unique mechanics, good game flow, good and unique art, good music and sound design, and an easy-to-understand story.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for erratic and inconsistent performance, which detracts from the overall experience, especially in a genre that relies on smooth gameplay. Despite this, there are opportunities for players to engage in challenges and optimize their strategies to improve their rankings.
“This genre of games, much like racing and fighting games, is predicated on really consistent performance, in my opinion.”
“It's got strangely erratic performance, bordering on poor, despite its seeming simplicity.”
“This alone all but kills a lot of the interest I had in it -- this genre of games, much like racing and fighting games, is predicated on really consistent performance, in my opinion.”
“Each week there is a new challenge to be played and beaten, a short and simple level open for a lot of optimization and tricks for the players to find - give it your all and you might just become number one!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with the game's controls, specifically that it registers inputs without any physical interaction, leading to unintended movements and a frustrating experience. This technical problem detracts from the emotional immersion and engagement players seek in the game.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate the humor in the game, finding it enjoyable and a positive aspect of the overall experience.
“I love the humor in this game; it always makes me laugh!”
“The witty dialogue and funny situations keep me entertained throughout.”
“The game's humor is clever and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect gameplay experience.
“The game is incredibly buggy, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues that ruined my gaming experience.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches have made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art and music, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience that players find enchanting.
“The movement is smooth and fun, while the art, music, and atmosphere are something I'm in love with!”
