- October 21, 2014
- Secret Base
- 2h median play time
Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦
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About
"Devil's Dare" is a 2D co-op beat'em up game for up to 4 players, featuring permadeath and permanent upgrades. The game draws inspiration from classic Capcom and Sega titles, with a horror twist and humorous parodies of classic game characters fighting 90s movie monsters. Each playthrough is unique, as you try to survive and make progress with limited lives and resources, offering a challenging and engaging experience.











- Devil's Dare offers a nostalgic experience with its retro pixel art and numerous references to 80s and 90s pop culture, making it enjoyable for fans of classic beat 'em ups.
- The game features a unique permadeath mechanic that adds tension and strategy, as players must manage their resources carefully to survive and progress.
- Local co-op support for up to four players enhances the fun, allowing friends to team up and tackle the challenging gameplay together.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and control issues, including unresponsive controls and problems with key mapping, which can hinder the overall experience.
- The difficulty spikes can feel unfair, especially in single-player mode, where players may find themselves losing progress due to the harsh permadeath system.
- Lack of online multiplayer limits the game's accessibility, making it less appealing for those who prefer to play with friends remotely.
- gameplay33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of challenging mechanics, strategic depth, and a variety of character abilities, making it enjoyable, especially in co-op mode. However, players have noted issues with difficulty spikes, bugs, and a lack of certain mechanics that could enhance the experience. Overall, while the game offers fluid controls and a rewarding combo system, it also presents a steep learning curve and some repetitive elements, leading to mixed opinions on its overall balance and replayability.
“Very recommended with friends, has nice challenge to it as well as variety in gameplay.”
“The overall gameplay is easy and fun to play with.”
“Game feels smooth and fluid gameplay.”
“Many was a time where I was foaming at the mouth frustrated because of the mechanics, cheap bosses, or asinine bugs.”
“Brown broken beat 'em up with more shout outs than its own identity and unfair gameplay sorely in need of bug fixes and balancing.”
“The gameplay is a bit too simple for my liking as well (not even a jump button - so this means zero aerial moves) like wtf?”