Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦

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Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Secret Base and was released on October 21, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

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 for solo players, as the game punishes mistakes harshly with a game-over that deletes save files if players run out of money.
The lack of online multiplayer limits the game's accessibility, making it less appealing for those who prefer to play with friends remotely.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
61%
9%
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 such as frustrating 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?”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the nostalgic pixel art and clean visuals, while others criticize the limited color palette and lack of contemporary design. Many players appreciate the homage to 90s aesthetics, noting that the graphics enhance the overall experience, despite some feeling that the retro style is a fallback due to budget constraints. Overall, the graphics are described as charming and enjoyable, though not without their flaws.
- “The graphics are amazing, the references are nostalgic and enjoyable, and the sound design is wonderful.”
- “Graphics are really great, bosses are fun (totally different!), level design is fantastic (all so many references to pop culture, movies, games, etc.), controls are ok.”
- “The game's graphics are lovely, and I've always had a soft spot for pixel art.”
- “The art style is inexplicably all grey and brown.”
- “Retro pixel graphics are not an acceptable copout when developers lack the talent or budget to arrange contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The visuals have been slightly improved; they unfortunately remain limited in color.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
7%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its fitting ambiance and impressive soundtracks that range from decent to amazing. Players appreciate how the music complements the game's dark themes and chaotic gameplay, contributing to a memorable atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding significant value to the gaming experience.
- “Nice old feel it gives along with the soundtrack and the sound effects!”
- “Music 10: spot on, great ambiance, music always seems to fit the scene.”
- “Still the game mechanics, and music are brilliant.”
- “The music will cut out and make some annoying noise; if this happens, the boss will just disappear off the screen and you'll have to quit out and reload as there is no way to progress.”
- “This Square Enix title manages to weave an absurdly dark storyline, chaotic music, and awful game design into something incredible.”
- “What can I say; I just love the way these characters and the game bring awesome crossovers from other games. I love it, love the combat, the music, the way they attack, except when getting crowded by a few of the zombies and you never get away.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
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The game offers solid replayability through multiple playable characters, varied strategies, and different stage orders, encouraging players to explore various paths and unlock secrets. While some users note that the game may not match the replay value of its competitors, features like alternate endings and survival modes enhance its longevity. However, exploiting cheats can trivialize the experience, highlighting a potential design flaw.
- “That is a really cool feature that adds plenty of replay value if you want to see all the stages.”
- “+solid replay value between the 6 playable characters, build strategies, stage order, achievements, and the expert difficulty's betting system.”
- “Total play through time is about 2 hours, but the game has high replay value for each character or by taking different paths to get to the end.”
- “This indirectly means that the game doesn't have as much replay value as the games it will be compared to.”
- “On the other hand, if you hack your money via cheat engine, the entire game becomes trivial and it's where the real fun is to be had... infinite continues, no consequence, and just button mashing mayhem... so it's a bit of a design flaw, but I'm not really complaining as it made the game a lot more playable.”
- “Replay value 10: unlocks, secrets, achievements, alternate endings, and my favorite, a survival mode!”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
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The story of "Devil's Dare" revolves around a group of cosplayers trapped in a zombie outbreak at a gaming convention, blending dark humor with familiar tropes. While the narrative attempts to break the fourth wall and engage players, it is often overshadowed by linear gameplay and frustrating mechanics. Despite its potential, many feel the game falls short, leaving a sense of a promising concept that was not fully realized.
- “Devil's Dare is another sad story of a good game abandoned too soon.”
- “Devil's Dare is a game that breaks the 4th wall, starts the plot with a zombie outbreak at a gaming convention, offers linear, boring levels, and insists that you perform annoying combos that often do not register.”
- “Yes, this is a story that we've heard a thousand times.”
- “The game is the story of a bunch of cosplayers at a gaming convention caught in a zombie apocalypse.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-executed, featuring nostalgic nods to 80s and 90s video games and movies, which many players find amusing. While some feel the humor is hit-or-miss, with certain elements feeling unnecessary, the overall design and incorporation of humor resonate positively with fans of classic arcade styles. Additionally, the game's bugs evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of older gaming eras, adding to its charm.
- “I love this game, it's got the old school arcade feel and just enough modern touches that it isn't corny like other games that try to cram memes in for humor.”
- “Very amusing humor and a good amount of nods to 80's and 90's video games and movies.”
- “Devil's Dare is a 2D beat 'em up, zombie killing simulator that's full of nostalgia via hilariously placed easter eggs.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "Devil's Dare" is criticized for its poor stability, with frequent freezes and numerous bugs that lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Reviewers report issues such as crashes during the tutorial and various glitches that disrupt the overall experience.
- “Except Devil's Dare is a buggy, unbalanced mess filled with the potential for cheap and exceedingly frustrating deaths.”
- “It freezes constantly - froze once right when I started the tutorial, then again when I tried to start the first level.”
- “A number of other glitches can happen as well.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the focus shifts to accumulating cash rather than engaging with the core gameplay of defeating enemies. The frequent waves of enemies serve to distract from the short level lengths, contributing to a sense of monotony.
- “Really, the cash seems to be the issue in this game, thus the player focuses on grinding cash instead of defeating bad zombies.”
- “Something that they pull off constantly is throwing waves and waves of enemies at you before you get to move from that screen space, to mask how short the levels are, and it makes it feel tedious.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, particularly criticizing the lack of modern multiplayer features despite claims of local co-op support. This has led to perceptions of the developers cutting corners and not investing adequately in the game's online capabilities.

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Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 is a casual action adventure game.

Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦.

Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 was released on October 21, 2014.

Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 was developed by Secret Base.

Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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