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Demon's Rise: Lords of Chaos is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a dark, brutal fantasy world. As a champion of dark gods, command legions of barbarians, beastmen, and demons to bring ruin to civilized realms. Victory requires strategic use of terrain, morale, formations, and magic. Build a powerful war band, command demonic allies, and crush those who stand against you.

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

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game offers a high level of customization, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferred play style.
It provides a fun and engaging tactical combat experience with a variety of character classes and abilities.
The game is a good time-waster, offering enjoyable gameplay for those looking for a light dungeon-crawling experience.

The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
The game suffers from a lack of depth in strategy, with many battles feeling random and unbalanced.
The story is weak and unengaging, leading to a lack of motivation to progress through the campaign.

story
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
84%
5%
The game's story is generally considered weak and uninspired, with many reviewers noting that it feels secondary to the gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the light narrative and the unique premise of playing as a team of "bad guys," the overall consensus is that the story lacks depth and fails to engage players meaningfully. Many recommend the game primarily for its tactical gameplay rather than its narrative, suggesting that those seeking a compelling story should look elsewhere.
- “I initially supported the game as it has a decent story plus, how many tactical games are out there that lets you play as a whole crew of 'bad guys'?”
- “The story is simple, but still interesting.”
- “This game plays like a labor of love, the storyline and writing are on par with some of the better DM's I've had.”
- “With an unattractive user interface, flavorless story, and unpredictable fluctuations in difficulty, the player consensus would certainly declare that this video game is unfit for general consumption.”
- “The devs put a lot of time into stats and very little into story and actual gameplay.”
- “I'd recommend the game to those seeking a nice turn-based tactical game where you can do a mission or quick battle in 10-15 minutes, but if you seek a compelling story or an RPG, I'd look elsewhere.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent models and overall presentation, while others find them dated and rough. Many note that the graphics are well-optimized, allowing for smooth gameplay without long loading times, though some feel they lack the polish of more modern titles. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the visuals are considered adequate for the game's genre and contribute positively to the experience.
- “The graphics and overall presentation are better than what I was expecting.”
- “The models in the game are well designed, so it's still aesthetically competitive against other new games.”
- “This is a game where a powerful quality engine would make it magnificent, but it has wonderful graphics.”
- “Little tactical depth, dated graphics, and a clunky UI.”
- “The graphics are rough and movements clunky as hell.”
- “The graphics are meh, it was ported from mobile and currently costs $4.19, so temper your expectations appropriately.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The gameplay is primarily turn-based and offers a satisfying experience with fluid mechanics and a variety of strategic options, making it accessible for fans of the genre. While the sequel retains some production flaws from its predecessor, it introduces engaging systems that encourage active participation in battles. Overall, players can expect around 20 hours of enjoyable gameplay, though the isometric perspective may feel outdated to some.
- “The gameplay is turn-based and satisfying.”
- “Interesting mechanics and the developers thoroughly explore the gameplay potential of the design space of the mechanics through the various characters.”
- “Pros: fluid gameplay and interesting strategy variants, with many skills to choose.”
- “This sequel keeps the same cheap production values from the first game, copy-pasting many of its assets (and bugs) but adds nothing substantial to the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are extremely like other games and they do not hide it.”
- “Its isometric gameplay distances the player.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay, such as glitches in enemy health bars and inconsistent mechanics like the tentaclid stun. While some players find the game enjoyable and running smoothly overall, the persistent bugs can lead to frustration and disrupt the gaming experience.
- “The game is fun to play and runs great.”
- “The game is fun to play and runs great.”
- “The game can also be frustratingly buggy.”
- “Very buggy game, one man dies each time I reload the game and difficulty is not managed properly.”
- “Tentaclid stun glitches (about half the time it says it works, but seems to do nothing).”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with campaign progression feeling particularly slow and tedious due to enemies becoming damage sponges early on. Many report spending significant time grinding for experience and resources, often feeling under-leveled and frustrated by the lack of rewarding combat mechanics. Overall, the grind detracts from the enjoyment, making it a notable downside in the game's design.
- “Even worse, the campaign progression pacing is much more grindy with enemies becoming damage sponges much earlier than in the first game, way before you get to have enough money to build a couple of overpowered characters to carry your team through waves of overtuned yet stupid enemies.”
- “Mostly grinding for stuff; XP is too slow. After 8 hours, I'm still level 5 and can't grind my way through those damn spiders.”
- “The game gets extremely grindy, as you have to level up characters to take on new missions.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The game offers decent replayability due to its variety of hero classes, allowing players to experiment with different team combinations despite the same overarching story and side missions. Additionally, the option to select quick battles that expand as players progress enhances the replay value, making it appealing for fans of turn-based tactical combat.
- “Tldr: decent replayability coupled with a multitude of team combinations makes Demon's Rise: Lords of Chaos an engaging game for fans of turn-based tactical combat.”
- “This is great for replayability, as you can try different teams.”
- “+ great replayability (trying out different parties)”
- “Replayability is not out of the question because different classes of heroes allow for party creation, despite the same story and same side missions.”
- “Decent replayability coupled with a multitude of team combinations makes Demon's Rise: Lords of Chaos an engaging game for fans of turn-based tactical combat.”
- “You can pick a quick battle from a list that expands as you progress, which feels like replayable side quests or adventures.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music and sound effects in the game are well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and excitement, especially during grander battles compared to the previous installment. Reviewers note that the improved atmospheric music complements the gameplay effectively, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “Battles are on a much grander scale in some maps than they are in the previous game, and this, along with the improved atmospheric music, makes a big difference to the overall feel of excitement while playing.”
- “The music is pretty good.”
- “The sound effects and music fit the game perfectly.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and reminiscent of the early 2000s, contributing to its charm. Players appreciate its comedic elements, particularly within the context of its tactical turn-based gameplay.
- “This game is very, very funny because it's so 2000s.”
- “Funny little tactical turn-based medfan game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is significantly enhanced by the grander scale of battles on certain maps and the improved atmospheric music, contributing to a heightened sense of excitement during gameplay.
- “Battles are on a much grander scale in some maps than they are in the previous game, and this, along with the improved atmospheric music, makes a big difference to the overall feel of excitement while playing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The reviews highlight positive character design and commend the developer's approachable nature, suggesting a strong visual appeal and a supportive community around the game's characters. However, there is no specific mention of depth or progression in character development.
- “The character design is impressive, and the developers are very approachable.”
- “The character development is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each interaction meaningful.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its strong optimization, performing well even on systems that meet only the minimum requirements, resulting in a responsive gaming experience.
- “The game is responsive and optimized; I'm running it on a laptop under minimum requirements.”
- “The game is responsive and optimized; I'm running it on a laptop under minimum requirements.”

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43h Median play time

35h Average play time

20-50h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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