Demonlisher
- September 16, 2014
- Brain Bombers
Get on Steam"Demonlisher is a single-player action game with stunning 3D graphics and real-time lighting effects. Explore 3 distinct environments across 52 levels, battling against 16 types of enemies using magic items and tactics. Venture through the castle and catacombs of Nordar to save imprisoned souls and stop the evil Arkana before it's too late."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique twist on classic Pacman gameplay by incorporating shooting mechanics and a variety of power-ups.
- Some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and simplicity of the game, recalling fond memories from their childhood.
- There is a large variety of enemy types, which adds some depth to the gameplay experience.
- The graphics are outdated and muddy, making the game visually unappealing and difficult to navigate.
- Controls are stiff and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in bullet hell scenarios.
- The game lacks customization options and has minimal sound effects, contributing to an overall feeling of being poorly designed and incomplete.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, advertised as "stunning 3D," are largely criticized for being outdated and detrimental to gameplay, especially for a title released in 2011. While some players find the visuals pleasant enough to distinguish characters and elements, others note that the muddy graphics can hinder the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore to play.
“It is a kind of reloaded Pac-Man with demons and 3D graphics which may not be the best but which are pleasant to watch as you can easily see your character and the other elements in the level.”
“Some levels have more than one gate graphic, so how are you supposed to know which one is the actual gate?”
“Pac-Man with shooter dynamics tackled on... the big drawback is the muddy graphics, which make it more of a chore to play than it should be.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as repetitive and reminiscent of classic DOS-era titles, combining top-down shooting mechanics with a Pac-Man-inspired premise. While some players find the concept interesting and the graphics detrimental, the overall experience is marred by a lack of depth and engagement, particularly in the early levels.
“Tldr: DOS-era style Pac-Man game with top-down shooting mechanics.”
“Otherwise, for 2 quarters, it might be worth looking into if the base gameplay sounds at all appealing to you.”
“The central premise (what if Pac-Man was a wizard/priest/whatever?) does result in some interesting gameplay past the boring early levels.”
“Even worse, the 'stunning 3D graphics' are actually detrimental to gameplay!”
“TL;DR: DOS-era style Pac-Man game with top-down shooting mechanics.”
“- Repetitive gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The storyline is minimal and lacks depth, with sound effects that do not significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The storyline feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“The plot is predictable and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features no music, which may leave some players feeling that the atmosphere is lacking or less immersive.
“There is no music in the game, which makes the experience feel empty.”
“The absence of music really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“Without any music, the game lacks the emotional depth that soundtracks usually provide.”
