Devilated
- October 28, 2024
- Trunka
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Devilated" is a single-player "Mystery Shooter" game offering around 11 hours of playtime, with 30 levels and 30 bosses to battle. Unlock over 100 weapons and abilities, and enjoy an RPG-style inventory system with up to 20-40 hours of gameplay in New Game+ mode. Experience a thrilling mix of shooter and action RPG game graphing with brutal combat and over-the-top violence.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique mechanic of using enemies as meat shields and consuming them for health, adding a creative twist to the gameplay.
- There is a vast amount of content with 30 levels and numerous bosses, providing a lengthy playtime for those who enjoy exploration and combat.
- The fast-paced, chaotic combat is engaging, with a variety of weapons and abilities that keep the gameplay dynamic and entertaining.
- The visual effects can be overwhelming and chaotic, making it difficult to discern what is happening during combat, leading to frustration.
- Many levels feel repetitive and lack character, often requiring players to fetch multiple keys to progress, which can become tedious.
- The combat lacks depth, with enemies being overly spongy and the mechanics not encouraging strategic play, resulting in a mindless shooting experience.
- gameplay45 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, frenetic action reminiscent of classic boomer shooters, featuring a variety of weapons, unique mechanics like using enemies as shields, and smooth movement. While the combat is engaging and offers a wealth of enemy and boss variety, some players find the level design and backtracking tedious, and certain mechanics, such as corpse consumption, could be better integrated into the gameplay. Overall, it provides a solid experience for fans of the genre, though it may lose some appeal over extended play sessions.
“But when you're here for the gameplay, this is fast-paced brutal fun.”
“There's more to that description, but I think it gets the gist of how this plays: frenetic gameplay, an incredible amount of weapons to choose from, very fun abilities to use, a pretty constant progress, so many enemies and maps it's almost unbelievable.”
“Devilated is a mix between classic Doom and Borderlands; this is a great game and I highly enjoyed playing the demo. Now playing the full game just has a really cool and unique twist to fast-paced and fast-action gameplay!”
“Settings that are in a drop down menu cannot be changed during gameplay.”
“On its surface it may appear to be a typical throwback FPS where gameplay revolves around hunting keys to progress while being ganked by mobs of enemies and finding goodies-laden secrets.”
“But enemies need to drop ammo/more ammo, going back to purchase ammo slows down the fast gameplay a lot.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique blend of retro and modern aesthetics, vibrant effects, and atmospheric lighting, while others criticize the visuals as overly chaotic and lacking clarity, making gameplay frustrating. Many appreciate the intentional "ugly" art style as a refreshing departure from realistic designs, though the overwhelming visuals can hinder combat readability. Overall, the graphics evoke strong opinions, with some finding them a highlight and others viewing them as a significant drawback.
“I loved the graphics style in this game and the premise on first impressions of this shooter.”
“Gorgeous effects, graphics and gameplay, super happy with it for now!”
“Really love the graphics art style, as it's in between retro and more modern FPS games.”
“It doesn't help that the game's graphic style, although novel, is pretty ugly without much character.”
“Sometimes you die and you will have no idea what killed you or from where because the visuals are so over the top; this makes the game extremely exhausting to play.”
“The visuals are so extremely over the top that in every single combat situation, it's almost impossible to read any visual cues.”
- music19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the heavy metal soundtrack for its intensity and ability to enhance the combat experience. However, some players noted issues such as muffled audio, a lack of variation in battle tracks, and a limited number of ambient music options, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is generally considered a highlight, particularly for fans of metal music.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Sweet metal soundtrack, very chunky and satisfying gunplay, and really solid level design.”
“The music, oh boy, as a metalhead, I must say the music is an absolute blast once you go into combat and the guitar and drums start going, holy hell.”
“The weird world and horror music is unsettling.”
“- there is only 1 looping ambient music track that lasts around 15 seconds and it abruptly cuts.”
“Blood effects and darkness obscure enemies to the point where I can't even tell if they're dead or not; the generic metal music is either always on at varying volumes or completely off, most of the weapons I found were worthless, and there's nothing that seems to be done well.”
- humor8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the funny one-liners, quirky enemy designs, and clever references, others find the attempts at humor to be random and unfunny. Notably, characters like deer 315 add personality and charm, contributing to a unique comedic vibe. Overall, the humor can enhance the experience for some, but may fall flat for others.
“From the funny one-liners to the crazy enemy design, the game feels like a true labor of love.”
“An irreverent sense of humor that is chock full of references.”
“Deer 315 (voiced by Gianni Matragrano, who does a fantastic job here) is a one-liner machine who infuses a lot of humor and personality into the game.”
“This game's references are random, nonsensical, and unfunny.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in "Devilated" is presented through comic-panel cutscenes that depict a character's struggle against overwhelming odds, emphasizing themes of resilience and survival. However, some players feel that the narrative lacks depth, characterization, and context, reducing the experience to mere action without a compelling plot. Overall, while the story attempts to convey a moral about perseverance, it falls short in providing a rich narrative experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“In Devilated, you play as a human shooting, slashing, and otherwise fighting their way through throngs of demon hordes in a story told in snippets through comic-panel cutscenes.”
“Worst of all, and I really didn't expect that to bother me as much as it does, is the complete lack of plot, characterization, or personality.”
“No story, no context - just you, a hundred guns, 30 levels, and a horde of demons.”
“Starting in Devilated, you’re greeted with a comic-style cinematic that explains your character’s story about being trapped, tortured, and nearly beaten to death.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a visually appealing, semi-spooky aesthetic enhanced by effective lighting and sound design, creating a captivating yet depressing environment. Players find the creature designs horrifying and the overall world design intriguing, contributing to a unique and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its originality and ability to maintain player interest.
“Graphics: good looking game with a nice semi-spooky atmosphere, thanks to the lighting effects.”
“I had a lot of fun with Devilated, solid gameplay, an intriguing atmosphere and world design; Devilated will definitely get your attention and keep it.”
“Great and original atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels very depressing; the design of creatures is actually horrifying. The sound design is great considering this game is made by one person, and the concept is interesting enough to make me buy the product.”
“The game lacks any real sense of immersion, making the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, failing to engage the player.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the addictive nature of gun collecting and find most levels engaging, others feel that certain levels can become tedious, especially during extended play sessions.
“Playtime past 20 minutes is just AFK card farming... it took me 3 days.”
“In most levels, it's not that bad, but in some, it gets tedious.”
“The levels are all fun to play through, but the grinding and gun collecting part of the game can become repetitive.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for making gameplay feel repetitive and tedious, as players are often required to engage in monotonous tasks to progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The constant push for in-game purchases makes it feel like the game is more focused on monetization than on providing a fun experience.”
“It's frustrating to see that progress is often locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The aggressive advertising and frequent prompts to buy items disrupt the gameplay and take away from the overall enjoyment.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game appears polished and stable, with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is significantly hindered, as players can only experience it again by farming crates and quickly resetting levels, which may not be appealing to everyone.
“This fact removes replayability from the game unless you can farm crates and reset the level quickly.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is enhanced by a DMC-esque style meter that rewards players with a gold multiplier for good performance, encouraging dynamic gameplay through action and varied weapon use.
“+dmc-esque style meter that gives you a gold multiplier - promotes good performance, encourages jumping into action, and using different weapons.”
“The optimization mechanics really reward players for mastering their skills and experimenting with different strategies.”
“I love how the game encourages you to optimize your playstyle for maximum efficiency and rewards you for it!”
