Devil Slayer Raksasi
- April 22, 2021
- indienova
- 45h median play time
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Reviews
- Engaging and challenging gameplay with a variety of characters and weapons that offer different playstyles.
- Beautiful art style and well-designed environments that enhance the dark fantasy atmosphere.
- Strong sense of progression with numerous unlockable items, characters, and upgrades that keep each run fresh.
- Combat can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, with issues related to hitboxes and enemy attack patterns.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially with certain bosses and enemy combinations that feel unfair.
- Randomness in item drops and upgrades can lead to runs feeling unbalanced, making it hard to progress consistently.
- gameplay127 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this roguelike is characterized by its deep mechanics, variety, and satisfying combat, making it a standout in the genre. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, with diverse character abilities and a rewarding meta-progression system. However, some critiques highlight issues with clunky mechanics and inconsistent enemy behavior, suggesting that while the core gameplay is engaging, it could benefit from further refinement.
“Peak action roguelike with surprisingly deep mechanics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay has a nice amount of variation between builds and a good boss variety.”
“So yeah, this title is a shining example of how roguelike games should be: infinitely replayable, addictive gameplay loops, tons of content to unlock, and numerous ways to experiment on your runs.”
“The game is honestly fairly janky in gameplay.”
“Other bosses completely no-sell everything you do, have gigantic hitboxes on their attacks with no blindspots or very inconsistent ones, and just feel incredibly unfun to fight.”
“This game has such beautiful 2D artwork, but godawful gameplay.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and detailed artwork, showcasing a unique anime-inspired art style that enhances the overall aesthetic experience. While some players note that the interactive visuals can feel stiff and lack polish compared to other titles, the vibrant character designs and atmospheric environments contribute positively to the gameplay. Overall, the art style is considered a significant highlight, making the game visually appealing despite some criticisms regarding the simplicity of its graphics.
“The graphics and artwork are gorgeous, and the unique art style really stands out.”
“The artwork put into this game makes it worth it alone.”
“The graphics are very appealing, as well as the character design, which is surely one of the main selling points.”
“Visuals are not too exciting (disregarding character portraits and some light smut on defeat screens, that's up to your taste), but they serve the game well enough.”
“But the visuals you actually interact with are, well, stiff.”
“As long as you are okay with the simple nature of the graphics that is.”
- story44 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and primarily conveyed through short lore blurbs and text journals, which some players find engaging while others consider it lacking depth. The atmosphere is dark and grim, enhancing the overall experience, but the narrative often feels disjointed and filled with RPG clichés. Despite translation issues and a bare-bones plot, many players appreciate the intriguing elements and character backstories that unfold gradually during gameplay.
“The story content, what is there, is interesting, and left me wanting more.”
“The story is there, it keeps the atmosphere dark and grim; setting the tone for how the story is and giving you a general feel for the 'tiles', as well as themes to each boss.”
“What they have already reads very well, and they continue to improve the writing which is really cool considering the game has a ton of lore besides an intriguing background story.”
“Not much story beyond short lore blurbs, so don't expect Hades-style presentation there.”
“The story is also hidden around the world and you keep discovering new stuff with each playthrough.”
“Game has its own charm but the storytelling via text journals is plain boring... would rather have some animations or characters interacting with each other.”
- music25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it atmospheric and fitting for the theme, while others describe it as forgettable and repetitive. Notably, certain tracks stand out, enhancing the tension during gameplay, but many feel the overall soundtrack lacks memorability. While the music complements the art style and setting well, it is often compared to generic battle music found in browser games.
“The music is mostly atmospheric, but very fitting considering the theme and plot of the game.”
“While I normally don't keep soundtracks very high in my games, the main menu theme still plays clearly in my head - it's simple, straightforward and sets the tone very well.”
“The music is actually quite a standout part of this game, and adds a lot of tension to the fights and regular rooms alike.”
“The music is overall forgettable.”
“The music is bog standard battle music you'd find in a browser game or on a royalty-free music site with the tags 'battle' or 'game'.”
“Music is pretty repetitive and merely okay; I barely notice it.”
- replayability19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game "Raksasi" boasts significant replayability, featuring a wealth of unlockable items, characters, and diverse gameplay elements that encourage experimentation. Players appreciate the variety in bosses and stages, as well as the engaging combat mechanics that reward skill development. Overall, it is considered a standout title in the roguelike genre, offering addictive gameplay loops and extensive content for repeated playthroughs.
“The game has a good amount of replay value, from unlocking items to grinding out to the hardest levels.”
“So yeah, this title is a shining example of how roguelike games should be: infinitely replayable, addictive gameplay loops, tons of content to unlock, and numerous ways to experiment on your runs.”
“In short: it's cheap, it's a top-down souls-like roguelite action game with okay graphics, it has many different characters to play (and they have RPG stats), it has precise combat (so mistakes in combat are always your fault) and it has a ton of content (items, combinations, weapons) for replayability.”
“On top of unlocking items and characters, you also get to unlock new room types, bosses, and areas by meeting certain conditions, allowing for even more replayability.”
“Raksasi’s post contents offer high value replayability, but it’s up to players' preference if they are willing to seek more challenges and complete achievements.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's grinding aspect is a mixed bag; while it offers significant replay value and a fun challenge for those who enjoy the grind, many players find it excessively time-consuming, especially for endgame progression and unlocking certain characters. However, the grind is not mandatory for completing the game or achieving all accomplishments, allowing players to engage with it at their own pace. Overall, the balance between challenge and grind is well-received, though some players may find it tedious at times.
“The seventh character requires a special stage and harder boss that isn't unlocked until hours past your first win, and which requires a run using five of the extra difficulty modifiers, which are unlocked by grinding and frankly kind of ridiculous.”
“It could take many hours to grind souls and fully upgrade all character and relic collections.”
“Of course you can be strengthened little by little by unlocking, but it seems to be very grindy.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark and immersive qualities, effectively complementing the theme and plot. The atmospheric music, unique art style, and character designs contribute to a sense of a cursed world filled with demons and mystical beings, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that the atmosphere is a standout feature, creating a captivating environment that few games achieve.
“The music is mostly atmospheric, but very fitting considering the theme and plot of the game.”
“Creating an atmosphere showing the world as a dark and cursed place filled with demons and mystical beings.”
“Nice art, music, and an atmosphere that few games manage to achieve.”
“The story is there; it keeps the atmosphere dark and grim, setting the tone for how the story unfolds and giving you a general feel for the 'tiles', as well as themes for each boss.”
“Creating an atmosphere that portrays the world as a dark and cursed place filled with demons and mystical beings.”
“It fits with the atmosphere and ensures that the game doesn't have those awkward silent moments.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it genuinely funny with great one-liners and amusing translations, others feel it falls flat or doesn't enhance the overall fun. Additionally, certain gameplay elements are noted for their humorous yet overpowered combinations.
“Good price... funny and challenging action-roguelike.”
“It even has great humor and one-liners that actually made me laugh.”
“The English translation is still hilarious.”
- character development6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by well-drawn designs that are visually appealing, though some players find them overly focused on fan service. While the character designs and atmospheric graphics are praised, the lack of a compelling story detracts from deeper character engagement. Overall, the aesthetic elements are strong, but they may not fully compensate for the gameplay experience.
“The story (or absence of it) was interesting and made me want to know more. The character designs are awesome, the levels, though randomly generated, have a unique art style to them, and the music is very atmospheric.”
“The graphics are very appealing, as well as the character design, which surely is one of the main selling points.”
“The character designs are nice, and the environments look great.”
“The character designs are well drawn, but they lean too heavily on fan service for my taste.”
“The graphics are very appealing, and the character design is certainly one of the main selling points, but it lacks depth in character development.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of Raksasi is highly praised, with users noting its flawless performance and absence of game-breaking bugs or stuttering, thanks to its development on the Unity engine.
“Raksasi was developed using the Unity engine with flawless optimization, and surprisingly, there are no game-breaking bugs or stuttering.”
