Devil's Attorney

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Devil's Attorney is a single player casual turn-based strategy game with a comedy theme. It was developed by 1337 Game Design and was released on October 11, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

Devil's Attorney is a charming and fun turn-based strategy game set in the 80's.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,500 reviews

humor248 positive mentions

replayability10 negative mentions

The game features engaging and humorous dialogue, with well-done voice acting that adds to the overall experience.
The art style is charming and reminiscent of 80s cartoons, enhancing the game's unique aesthetic.
The gameplay is strategic and challenging, with a variety of mechanics that keep it interesting throughout.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
Some players experienced bugs, particularly with controls not responding properly, which detracted from the gameplay experience.
The game can feel repetitive after a while, as the mechanics do not significantly change throughout the various cases.

humor
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and entertaining character interactions, particularly the witty banter between attorneys and prosecutors. Many players find the comedic elements, including funny names for upgrades and humorous courtroom scenarios, to be a highlight, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While some critiques mention that the humor can be hit-or-miss or overly cheesy, the majority appreciate its charm and the nostalgic 80s references that enhance the game's appeal.
- “The banter between the characters is hilarious, the case description is well written, and the gameplay itself works well.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious and made me not want to skip through like I usually would when it comes to game dialogue.”
- “Awesome voice acting, cool catchy 80s-like music, cheesy story that is both funny and entertaining, decent graphics, and gameplay that pulls it all together into a single vision makes this game an absolute masterpiece.”
- “Not funny and repetitive.”
gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with intuitive mechanics that offer a mix of challenge and strategy, particularly in hard mode. However, many reviewers note that the game is short, with only a few hours of content, leading to feelings of repetitiveness and a lack of depth. While the humor, graphics, and voice acting are praised, some players feel the gameplay could benefit from more complexity and additional scenarios.
- “It's a rather short game with about 2-3 hours of gameplay, but thanks to that it doesn't get repetitive or boring.”
- “The mechanics themselves are also pretty fun; it can be pretty strategic at times, and I enjoy using my brain.”
- “The gameplay is fun and consists of non-stressful puzzles.”
- “However, as there are only three scenarios, with no option for sandbox gameplay, it feels like it's ended all too soon.”
- “Extremely repetitive, dialog is very solid but the gameplay is ridiculous, cases are either far too easy (even on hard) or way too hard purely because of RNG, later cases get to the point where unless you get lucky and hit every perfect roll you die, it's extremely annoying, wouldn't recommend the game.”
- “The game looks quite nice and has a nice sense of humor to it, but the actual gameplay has little depth.”
story
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
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The game's story is generally praised for its humor, engaging characters, and clever dialogue, with many players enjoying the witty banter between attorneys. However, a common critique is its brevity, as several reviewers express disappointment over the limited length and desire for additional content or chapters. Overall, while the storyline is entertaining and well-executed, players feel it could benefit from more depth and expansion.
- “The story, the characters, the design, the gameplay!”
- “The story is really good, I like the characters and the cartoon style; it was humorous and entertaining.”
- “The storyline and voice acting are funny and well done.”
- “No story other than the few lines that are said between attorneys when they bicker before a case... which is more of an attempt at comic relief than a story.”
- “Just when the story starts to develop, it's over.”
- “The story is mostly obnoxious and shallow, and the gameplay is fairly luck-heavy, but overall the combat system is neat and not grindy.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoony art style reminiscent of 80s and 90s aesthetics, complemented by smooth animations and high production quality. Reviewers highlight the engaging visuals, vibrant character designs, and overall appealing presentation, which enhance the humorous and entertaining gameplay experience. Many consider the graphics to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and replayability.
- “The graphics in this game are beautiful and the storyline is funny, creative, and edgy.”
- “The graphics are very pretty, and the dialogue is funny.”
- “With well-designed art and visuals, catchy retro music, and a voiceover cast that make it easy to overlook the relatively weak plot, this game is a great choice for turn-based strategy enthusiasts.”
- “The art style is firmly caricature.”
- “Interesting idea, but as another review said, it's a basic card game with a lot of over the top graphics.”
- “It truly needs a sequel with updated graphics and scenarios.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy 80s-inspired themes, engaging soundtracks, and excellent voice acting, which enhance the overall experience. Many players highlight the theme song as particularly memorable and entertaining, contributing significantly to the game's charm. While some critiques mention the gameplay as average, the high production value and humorous musical elements are consistently praised, making the music a standout feature.
- “The music, artwork, and overall presentation are top notch and are the highlight of the game.”
- “Awesome voice acting, cool catchy 80s-like music, cheesy story that is both funny and entertaining, decent graphics, and gameplay that pulls it all together into a single vision makes this game an absolute masterpiece.”
- “Extremely well made with great music and voice acting.”
- “The theme song is terrible, like 80's themes were.. I know, I was there.”
- “The game is literally just a white screen after the musical video.”
- “But when I try to press the screen it seems like there is a game working and the music changes; it just doesn't show me anything but a white screen.”
replayability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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Overall, reviews indicate that the game has limited replayability, with many players expressing disappointment in its lack of variety and randomization. While some appreciate the humor and story, they note that once completed, the game does not offer enough incentive to play again. A few users mention multiple endings and different paths as factors that could enhance replay value, but these elements are often overshadowed by the game's repetitiveness and simplicity.
- “Crisp graphics, amusing humor, and replayable.”
- “A real classic game with a nice story, fun mechanics, and decent replay value.”
- “Great voice acting and has a replayability factor that I quite enjoy.”
- “But in all seriousness, the game needs more cases/randomization, because every game is exactly the same; the replayability is none. It isn't really worth the $4.99 price tag; even the original $2.99 is kind of steep all things considered.”
- “It's just simply way too easy, and although it's designed to have replay value with multiple endings, it simply doesn't make me want to play through it again.”
- “No replay value whatsoever because the game does not change.”
monetization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
17%
30%
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, which allows for a seamless gameplay experience. Many players express a desire for the game to remain ad-free and are willing to pay for additional content, highlighting the game's value without the typical monetization pitfalls found in mobile games. Overall, the game is celebrated for its straightforward pricing model and lack of intrusive monetization strategies.
- “A fun game with a solid sense of humor, and better yet, if you pay for the game you get the game - no random microtransactions, no missing pieces.”
- “Great storyline, no ads, no in-game purchases needed to complete, makes a great game.”
- “Very fun, replayable and no ads or microtransactions!”
- “Fingers crossed they don't introduce ads as the means of monetization because I'd pay for more cases or perks.”
- “To much ads, impossible to play.”
- “I miss games that don't require countdown clocks or ads to progress.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report no performance issues and appreciate the polished gameplay, others have experienced significant problems, particularly on Samsung devices, leading to frustration. Additionally, while the game encourages optimization through apartment upgrades, some users find these features lacking in meaningful impact.
- “Fun simple gameplay that rewards optimization.”
- “It's a well-polished game; I didn't find any performance issues until now.”
- “Okay, you can buy stuff for the apartment to improve your performance, but it's meaningless.”
- “Give one star because it isn't optimized for Samsung.”
- “This game is not optimized for Samsung and it does not work.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some enjoy the game without glitches, others encounter significant bugs, particularly around level 3, leading to frustration and a drop in ratings.
- “The game features fun upgrades, great graphics, and I haven't experienced any glitches on my phone.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows for an uninterrupted gaming experience.”
- “Not sure why, but once I got to level 3, almost every case got really buggy.”
- “Dropped a star as every now and then the game glitches.”
- “It glitches.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game features minimal grinding, with a focus on strategy instead. Players appreciate the combat system, noting that it requires careful planning, especially on harder difficulty levels. Overall, the lack of grinding is seen as a positive aspect, allowing for a more engaging gameplay experience.
- “The story is mostly obnoxious and shallow, and the gameplay is fairly luck-heavy (though honestly not more than many RPGs are), but overall the combat system is neat and not grindy.”
- “There's a great emphasis on strategy here, as there's no grinding to speak of. Particularly on hard mode, you're going to need to plan both long-term and short-term.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for more rewarding emotional progression in the game, feeling that upgrading their apartment to receive a new empty one diminishes the significance of their furniture choices and the emotional investment in their decisions.