Devil and the Fairy
- February 12, 2018
- HandyGames
- 1h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the VR experience.
- Controls and interactions are well-designed, making it accessible and enjoyable for VR beginners.
- The game has a fun and humorous atmosphere, reminiscent of classic Dungeon Keeper games.
- The gameplay is shallow and lacks depth, with only three levels that can be completed quickly.
- There are significant technical issues, including input problems and a lack of updates from the developers.
- The game feels more like a demo than a complete product, with limited content and replay value.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its impressive VR interface and visual style, reminiscent of classic dungeon keeper games, but is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with only about an hour of content. While the controls and interactions are well-executed, the overall experience is described as a traditional tower defense game that offers little replay value or innovation beyond its VR perspective.
“Granted, I'm not sure there's anything essentially unique about the gameplay itself, except the VR interface is really well done and there's nothing like watching tiny goblins and knights fighting in front of you like a bunch of miniature toys.”
“Love this game, brilliant graphics and gameplay; granted, I haven't played very much, but sometimes you can tell straight away when a game has bags of potential. The dungeon lighting is impressive, can't wait to see what they add to this little gem.”
“However, for now it's got about 1 hour of gameplay in it as a pretty run-of-the-mill tower defense.”
“The only really innovative element is the VR perspective - the actual gameplay is very simple and offers little in terms of either replay value, storyline, or moments that make you go 'wow'.”
“The visual/audio style is spot on, a love letter to the Dungeon Keeper games, but the gameplay itself is more of a traditional tower defense wave attack game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique art style, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of a diorama. Players appreciate the impressive dungeon lighting and adorable character designs, noting that the visuals, along with sound effects and voiceovers, contribute significantly to the game's overall charm and potential.
“This is a really good game, beautiful graphics, sound, and controls. It just needs some more love from the dev; I think this would be a hit in mixed reality on the Quest store.”
“The art style and graphics are really good, and the game does a great job of making you feel like you've been dropped into a crazy little dungeon keeper-esque diorama.”
“Love this game, brilliant graphics and gameplay. The dungeon lighting is impressive; can't wait to see what they add to this little gem.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is seen as lacking depth and innovation, with reviewers noting that while the graphics and controls are impressive, the gameplay is simplistic and offers little replay value or engaging narrative moments. There is potential for a compelling story, but it currently feels underdeveloped and incomplete.
“A shame, as the scaffolding for a fun story and great game is here, but currently all that's there is a skeleton.”
“The only really innovative element is the VR perspective - the actual gameplay is very simple and offers little in terms of either replay value, storyline, or moments that make you go 'wow'.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often likened to that of Dungeons III, featuring amusing elements like a high-pitched goblin fairy and the comedic act of throwing barrels at enemies. Players find the interactions with little helpers entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience enhanced by good graphics and gameplay.
“The high-pitched goblin fairy is sometimes funny and reminds me of the humor in Dungeon III.”
“It's a great time; it's hilarious to throw barrels at the enemies, and moving around the little helpers is fun.”
“Good-looking graphics, good humor, and decent gameplay for a really fair price.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a generally smooth and bug-free experience with easy-to-use controls, though some have encountered a freezing issue when closing the game via SteamVR, which can lead to lost progress. Additionally, the limited number of dungeons leaves players wanting more content.
“The controls are easy to use, and the overall game experience is smooth and bug-free for me.”
“I appreciate how stable the game runs; I haven't encountered any crashes or major glitches.”
“The performance is consistently reliable, making it easy to immerse myself in the gameplay without interruptions.”
“It takes some time to master fully; sadly, for now, there are only three dungeons, and you can't help but want more. There's also a bug: when closing the game from SteamVR, it freezes, and sometimes it doesn't save your progress.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress. Stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
“I encountered multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, and I lost my progress several times. This instability is a major concern.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its quality and performance, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations, impacting the overall experience for players.
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, ensuring smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly focused on quality and performance.”
“The attention to optimization really enhances the overall experience, making gameplay fluid and enjoyable.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating poor optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is necessary to progress, as they must complete earlier levels multiple times to advance to subsequent ones.
“I had to grind through the first two levels after spending three times the effort on the initial grind.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“After countless hours of grinding, I still feel like I'm not making any real progress.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its simplistic gameplay and lack of engaging story elements or memorable moments, with the VR perspective being its only innovative feature.
“The only really innovative element is the VR perspective - the actual gameplay is very simple and offers little in terms of replay value, storyline, or moments that make you go 'wow'.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of varied paths or choices makes replaying feel redundant.”
“I found the game enjoyable at first, but after finishing it, I realized there’s no real reason to play again. The experience doesn’t change, and it quickly loses its charm.”
