Devil Book: Hand-Drawn MMO

Devil Book: Hand-Drawn MMO is a massively multiplayer role-playing game with an intriguing story and good music, but is poorly optimized, full of bugs, and has too much advertisement. Its hand-drawn graphics are compelling, and the game mechanics are mostly perfect, but be prepared for lots of grinding. Marketed as a hand-drawn action MMO, it offers an engaging experience despite its shortcomings.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,241 reviews

graphics147 positive mentions

grinding61 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and charming character designs.
Gameplay is easy to understand and offers a fun, casual experience.
The game is generous with rewards, allowing players to reroll for characters until they find one they like.

The game frequently crashes, especially during loading screens and when entering towns.
There are significant lag issues, making gameplay frustrating at times.
The English translations are often poor, leading to confusion in the storyline and gameplay mechanics.

graphics
248 mentions
59 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful hand-drawn art style and vibrant colors, with many users highlighting the charming character designs and overall visual appeal. However, several players have reported issues with lag, crashes, and a lack of adjustable graphics settings, which detracts from the experience for those with lower-end devices. Overall, while the artwork is celebrated, technical performance remains a concern that developers are encouraged to address.
- “Oh my god this game is beautiful, the hand-drawn graphics are so well made and the color makes it pop so well.”
- “The game itself is really nice looking (I'm a fan of this art style), but I can't seem to enjoy the story because there are still a few translation errors that leave me to guess what the real meaning of the sentence was.”
- “Beautiful graphics and art design.”
- “Terribly laggy and buggy, should have graphics settings in options.”
- “There is no option to optimize the game's graphics and performance.”
- “I can play high graphics games, but when it comes to this game, my FPS is kind of low. What a joke.”
gameplay
157 mentions
61 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and accessible, appealing to a wide audience with its engaging mechanics and cute art style. However, many users report significant issues with lag, crashes, and repetitive tasks, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the auto-play features and find the gameplay enjoyable, others criticize it for being overly simplistic or dull, indicating a need for better optimization and more diverse gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is simple enough for nearly all ages to grasp, yet it is still crammed full of amazingly designed mechanics!”
- “The game is fun, gameplay is simple and fun, and visuals look cute and well drawn which is a refreshing change.”
- “Superb gameplay..worth recommending and rating it 5*****”
- “As much as I'm amazed and want to continue to play, the optimization for low-end devices ruins the gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is very simple and the graphics are nothing special, yet the game always freezes and my phone heats up so fast.”
- “Good art but ruined by an extremely boring gameplay loop: kill this enemy 80 times, collect this monster's loot 30 times, talk to this NPC, repeat ad infinitum.”
story
152 mentions
41 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and light-hearted, while others criticize it for being poorly translated and difficult to follow. Many users noted that the quests can be repetitive and often lead to frustrating softlocks, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its appealing art style and potential, the narrative suffers from grammatical errors and a lack of depth, leaving some players feeling disconnected from the storyline.
- “The art and story line are great.”
- “The story is light-hearted and the dialog is quite comical.”
- “Great game so far, beautiful graphics and storyline seems immersive, good job devs, keep up the good work :)”
- “The translations are super cringe; I had to restart my game three times just to talk to Miley to finish the very first quest, and when I finally was able to move through an invisible wall (clipping glitch, there is no wall), the game just ignores my action.”
- “If you're going to have a story-driven game, you better make sure the translations are good, which isn't the case here; nobody talks like this.”
- “The story is still basically unreadable, and gems are still on the low end, although it looks like they're giving a bit more with events plus the s-ss random hero scrolls.”
grinding
61 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting that it becomes excessively tedious, especially after reaching higher levels (around 40-60). While some appreciate the auto-battling and offline grinding features, others criticize the low experience gains and the necessity for constant play to progress, leading to a repetitive and frustrating experience. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable for those who like grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more balanced or engaging gameplay experience.
- “It's fun until you hit level 50 (which you can do in one or two days, by the way) then you get hit with a grinding wall, a hard grinding wall where you almost feel forced to pay just to get through that. Also, it makes no sense how some T3 gear is more powerful than the T5 gear that I've upgraded, and if you auto-equip, it'll switch it for you but now you're stuck with low-tier gear which doesn't actually work... also the stats make no sense.”
- “The game only lets you play AFK grinding all the time, and the experience you get from monsters is low, so you waste many hours day by day just to level up. The monsters give only 1 experience drop from the AOE skill, which is really quite annoying.”
- “Aside from the awesome artwork, the game is lackluster, very repetitive in nature, and very grindy. There's no offline mode for some reason, and you need your phone to be on for 24 hours if you want to grind. It's not something I want to do; there are other better games on the Play Store that don't require as much of your time as this one with the same result.”
stability
50 mentions
6 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and lag, particularly during loading screens and gameplay interactions. Many players express frustration over the persistent bugs that hinder their ability to enjoy the game, despite its appealing concept and graphics. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess" that requires significant optimization to improve the user experience.
- “The game is cute and has had no glitches so far.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I've experienced no crashes.”
- “Everything runs smoothly, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “The gameplay is very simple and the graphics are nothing special, yet the game always freezes and my phone heats up so fast.”
- “It keeps crashing and freezes on the loading screen.”
- “The constant crashing means you can't even type in the world chat; the glitches and lagging ruin the game, so if anyone wants to invest, know that half of the experience will be met with severe annoying bugs.”
optimization
30 mentions
10 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly for low-end devices, with users reporting frequent frame rate drops, stuttering, and crashes during gameplay. Many players express a desire for more graphical settings to improve performance and reduce lag, indicating that the current state detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, the consensus is that substantial optimization is needed to enhance stability and performance across various devices.
- “Judging by the tutorial alone, the game is nice but it needs a lot of optimization.”
- “I sometimes crash when in town or in combat, but past that, with some optimizations (option to scale graphics), it will be a decent game to play.”
- “Would be happy to see more optimization settings such as making other players invisible, but so far, fun.”
- “As much as I'm amazed and want to continue to play, the optimization for low-end devices ruins the gameplay experience.”
- “The game seems poorly optimized, so I guess I'll wait till the next update.”
- “Very interesting game, but please add graphics settings because the game is lagging, has FPS drops, and stuttering. Please fix these graphical issues or at least add graphic settings.”
music
27 mentions
33 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and soothing qualities, often drawing comparisons to classic titles like Ragnarok Online and Maple Story. Many players appreciate the beautiful soundtracks that enhance the overall experience, although some have reported issues with music playback after logging in. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the game's art and gameplay effectively.
- “Great 2D art and the soundtrack feels so nostalgic.”
- “The music is soothing and is reminiscent of the original Ragnarok Online.”
- “Amazing art style and music.”
- “Music is annoying.”
- “I just have an issue where whenever I log into my Google account, there would be no music played after that and I tried to get it back but it wouldn't work.”
- “Music wants me to sleep.”
monetization
20 mentions
5 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
65 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as predatory and reminiscent of a cash grab, with many players expressing frustration over excessive ads, low drop rates for rare items, and the high cost of in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the game's visuals and the availability of gems, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to server issues, constant crashes, and a lack of meaningful rewards for watching ads. Players feel that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, making it difficult to progress without spending significant money or time.
- “Play is smooth, characters and world look great, and the game gives you plenty of gems and other resources to pay for summons and other items, so it doesn't force microtransactions onto you like some games.”
- “It feels like this game started off with the intent to be decent, and then morphed into a cash grab halfway through development.”
- “Extremely predatory monetization, don't bother playing if you're not willing to spend lots.”
- “Nice looking game let down by cash grabbing devs, shame.”
character development
12 mentions
67 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive character designs and charming art style, drawing comparisons to titles like MapleStory. Players appreciate the effort put into NPC visuals and the overall aesthetic, although some express concerns about the limitations in acquiring new characters and weapons. While the story and graphics receive praise, the gameplay is noted as somewhat standard for the gacha genre.
- “A real gem of a game! I love the passion and character design; so much effort is made to create beautiful character images of the NPCs' faces.”
- “Great character designs! It reminds me of MapleStory in terms of character stat allocation and their relation to skill damage.”
- “Don't know too much about character development.”
- “I love the character design and the story as well!”
- “Love the character designs.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's unbalanced mechanics, such as the difficulty in earning diamonds while needing them for progression, and the absurdity of being interrupted by random mobs during dialogue. The combination of these elements, along with the exaggerated enemy health, contributes to a comedic experience that some players appreciate, despite the game's flaws. Overall, the humor is seen as a redeeming quality amidst the game's challenges.
- “I gave the first star because of the fantastic artwork and the second star for the funny gameplay.”
- “Awesome and funny game.”
- “Funny game.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience, while also being accessible and generous to beginners and free-to-play users.
- “The soundtracks are heartwarming and create a deep emotional connection to the game.”
- “The storylines evoke a range of emotions, making players truly feel for the characters.”
- “The game beautifully captures the essence of human experiences, leaving a lasting emotional impact.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as being really nice, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
- “The game creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”