Demonlisher

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"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."

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Play Modes

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

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a unique premise that combines elements of Pac-Man with shooting mechanics, offering some interesting gameplay.
There is a variety of power-ups and enemy types, which can add depth to the gameplay experience.
For those who enjoy retro-style games, it can evoke nostalgia and provide a vaguely amusing experience.

The graphics are outdated and muddy, making the game visually unappealing and difficult to navigate.
The controls are stiff and clunky, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience and makes it frustrating.
The game lacks customization options and has minimal sound effects, contributing to a feeling of being poorly designed and incomplete.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing character models as poorly designed and visuals as outdated for a 2011 release. While some elements are visually appealing, the overall quality is considered muddy and detrimental to gameplay, leading to confusion in navigation and making the experience less enjoyable.
- “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.”
- “The main character model looks like a walking potato sack because of horrid visuals.”
- “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 make it more of a chore to play than it should be.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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, particularly in later levels, the overall execution is criticized for being unoriginal and visually unappealing.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is criticized for its poor readability, particularly due to the difficult-to-read fonts in both the main menu and in-game text. Additionally, the storyline is described as minimal, lacking depth and engagement.
- “The font in the main menu is not the easiest to read; don't even get me started on the in-game story font, which is somehow even worse.”
- “The storyline and sound effects are minimal.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”