Devade

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Devade is a single player action game. It was developed by Paleno Games and was released on March 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Devade" is a minimalist game that requires players to quickly divide squares and evade obstacles to improve their reactions and strategy skills. By clicking the mouse button, squares split apart, but they will move back together over time, requiring quick reflexes to keep them divided. Players can contact the developer at [email protected] with any questions or feedback.

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Single-Player

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story1 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game is a simple and fun time killer, perfect for casual gaming sessions.
It features a decent soundtrack that fits the gameplay well.
Achievement hunters will find it easy to complete, with many fast achievements available.

The controls are frustrating, requiring constant spamming of the left mouse button instead of allowing for a hold option.
The graphics are low quality and lack any substantial artistic effort, resembling a mobile app rather than a PC game.
Gameplay can become repetitive and relies heavily on memorization rather than skill, making it feel shallow.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a good soundtrack that complements the action, though some users find it average and note minor stuttering issues when transitioning between songs. Overall, it provides a relaxing experience, but technical hiccups can disrupt gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Challenging and with a good soundtrack!”
- “The soundtrack is alright and fits the action on your screen.”
- “Although it has average 'electro/dance' music, it's just down because of everything else that drags this game down.”
- “[*] Minor stuttering when the soundtrack moves to the next song, which can cause the player to restart the level.”
- “[*] Minor stuttering when the soundtrack moves to the next song, which can cause the player to restart the level.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game are criticized for their simplistic low-quality vector art, which remains unimproved even with resolution adjustments. Reviewers note that the lack of substantial graphical options results in mediocre 2D visuals, failing to meet the expectations of PC gamers for high-quality visuals.
- “The graphics quality is disappointing, especially for a PC game, as it lacks the high standards that gamers expect.”
- “The simplistic low-quality vector art assets do not enhance the overall visual experience, regardless of resolution options.”
- “Without substantial graphics improvements, the 2D visuals remain mediocre and fail to impress.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users labeling it as low-quality "shovelware" that prioritizes profit over quality, suggesting it was hastily developed to exploit players financially.
- “Yeah, it's more Russian shovelware garbage infesting the place... another minimum viable product dumped here as a cash grab for a few rubles.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is noted for being both challenging and entertaining, providing players with an engaging experience that keeps them invested.
- “The gameplay is both challenging and entertaining, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the gameplay strikes a perfect balance between difficulty and fun.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive yet provide a satisfying challenge that makes every victory feel earned.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have reported minor stuttering issues during soundtrack transitions, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to level restarts.
- “There is minor stuttering when the soundtrack transitions to the next song, which can cause the player to restart the level.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, disrupting the flow of gameplay.”