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Devil's Hunt

A Good Vs Evil ARPG as The Devil's Soul Collectors or Gods Earthly Protector.
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43%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, stability
42% User Score Based on 387 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 5 reviews

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Devil's Hunt is a single player survival hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Layopi Games and was released on September 17, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

In "Devil's Hunt," players assume the role of Desmond, a man who can switch between human and demon forms. The game features a dark, violent world with intense combat and fluid movement mechanics. As Desmond, you must navigate a complex narrative that explores themes of morality, redemption, and power. The game is based on the "Equilibrium" novel and offers a unique blend of action and narrative.

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42%
Audience ScoreBased on 387 reviews
story81 positive mentions
optimization26 negative mentions

  • The game features a nice and interesting long story with engaging characters.
  • The graphics and level design are visually appealing, with some cool animations.
  • The combat system, while simple, can be enjoyable once players get used to it.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and poor optimization.
  • The gameplay is overly linear and repetitive, lacking depth and variety in combat and exploration.
  • The story is poorly executed, with many plot holes and a rushed ending that leaves players unsatisfied.
  • story
    308 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Devil's Hunt" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it intriguing yet poorly executed. While some appreciate its interesting premise involving a conflict between heaven and hell, others criticize it for being clichéd, incoherent, and filled with plot holes, leading to a sense of confusion and frustration. Additionally, the narrative is often described as rushed and incomplete, leaving players wanting more, especially given its cliffhanger ending and the game's overall lack of polish.

    • “The story is probably the best thing about the game, and the combat can certainly become fun after getting used to some of the clunkiness.”
    • “The game has an excellent action-packed story that follows Desmond, the main character, as he goes up against the forces of heaven and hell.”
    • “Despite being quite a short game, Devil's Hunt is rather heavy on its story.”
    • “And dear lord, this game has the most incomprehensible attempt at a story I have ever seen. Things happen for no reason that don't make any sense, characters will have conversations about people and places you know nothing about and will never meet.”
    • “The story is so poorly written and the voice acting is terrible. It feels like a cheaper version of the Devil May Cry series but fails horribly in all departments, especially with its story.”
    • “The story is rushed and skips along a lot, and by the time you get to the end, you're just kind of thinking, 'I'm glad it's over.'”
  • gameplay
    125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Devil's Hunt" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive mechanics, clunky controls, and technical issues such as bugs and crashes that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the combat system and the potential for engaging gameplay, others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking depth, often feeling like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Overall, the game is seen as having a decent foundation but requires significant improvements to mechanics and optimization to fully realize its potential.

    • “Overall, the gameplay of Devil’s Hunt is a balanced mix of exploring the levels, very shallow switch puzzles where there is no wrong and everything relevant is marked, and action-packed battles.”
    • “The gameplay/combat was more than I could have hoped for, it felt quite right for an indie title and really felt like it had its own identity, but in saying that, a lock targeting system would have been nice as it can be really easy to miss some attacks while trying to position yourself as enemies attack you.”
    • “Devil's Hunt is a decent action game that proposes a unique setting and many good points in its gameplay and story, while also having several issues and questionable design choices.”
    • “The game seemed so interesting; however, it is not optimized, buggy, and crashes multiple times during gameplay, especially when loading a cutscene or halfway through a cutscene, which makes it straight up unplayable.”
    • “Unfortunately, due to a very poor plot, unoriginal gameplay, and 'read the script' voice acting, the game came and went, not with a bang, but with a whimper, so low that most of us failed to hear it.”
    • “Not worth a dollar; very poor gameplay, the movement is so bad and robotic, and the enemies can overwhelm you easily since some of them are in a constant unstoppable stance. You have a parry mechanic, but only for the lower enemies, so I don't know why they bothered to put it in since it's completely useless.”
  • graphics
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive environments and visual design, particularly in depicting hell, while others criticize technical issues and inconsistent quality. Some players note that while the graphics can be visually appealing, they sometimes resemble older generation titles, leading to a perception of poor optimization. Overall, the game showcases potential in its visual presentation but suffers from fluctuating performance and animation quality.

    • “The graphics were good, nice use of color, shading especially for the various parts of hell and the animation.”
    • “The graphics and audio were also top-notch and really added to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The graphics are great (apart from the characters’ hair, which all look really bizarre; especially Desmond’s) and the environment was beautifully designed.”
    • “On the first hour you play for like 30 minutes and the rest is full of boring and badly made cutscenes, with real bad graphics straight out of PlayStation 2 era.”
    • “Bricked the graphical settings to Windows 95 era and still could not get over 10 fps...”
    • “The game runs extremely poorly for the graphical fidelity.”
  • optimization
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates, stuttering, and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware. Many players noted that the game is unplayable at times due to these optimization flaws, which overshadow its potential and gameplay mechanics. While some improvements may occur over time, the current state is deemed unacceptable by a majority of reviewers.

    • “The mixed combat mechanic is truly awesome if more animation can be invested and optimized.”
    • “It can still be improved with some tweaks, specifically optimization-wise.”
    • “Despite the performance issues, I enjoyed the game.”
    • “The performance is all over the place; some chapters it ran butter smooth while a couple chugged along, dropping below 20 frames in places.”
    • “The game is very poorly optimized and shows this to you in its first level.”
    • “The two worst parts of the game are the optimization and the story; the game runs like absolute dog sh*t even on a high-end computer, with high CPU and GPU usage, and the framerate is all over the place.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players finding it loud and repetitive, often overshadowing dialogue and becoming annoying over time. While a few praised the soundtrack for enhancing the atmosphere during combat, many noted that it lacked variety and memorability, with some even wishing for more engaging tracks during battles. Overall, the music was described as serviceable but generic, failing to leave a lasting impression.

    • “The music is quite good especially during the latter stages of the game.”
    • “The heavy metal and bass kicking music enervates the atmosphere as you whup demonic a**.”
    • “The soundtrack really helped the game out a lot - Devil's Hunt has everything going for it to be a beloved euro jank cult classic.”
    • “The music was incredibly loud in some areas, and despite turning it down multiple times, it remained the same--which made the dialogue really low despite being on 100%.”
    • “After 20 minutes of the same 3 notes being melancholically played over and over, I was ready to mute the music and listen to my own.”
    • “The music is generic and forgettable.”
  • stability
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Devil's Hunt" is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during cutscenes. While some players found enjoyment in the combat and graphics, the overall consensus is that the game was released in an unpolished state, making it frustratingly unplayable for many. Despite a few reports of minor bugs, the majority of reviews highlight a persistent and problematic experience that detracts from the game's potential.

    • “The story is fine, graphics are alright, voice acting and soundtrack are okay, combat is simple but fairly satisfying. It performs well and is relatively bug-free; I've encountered a couple of minor bugs, but nothing game-breaking.”
    • “The game runs smoothly with minimal issues, allowing for an enjoyable experience without frustrating interruptions.”
    • “I've played for hours without any crashes or significant bugs, which really enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The game seemed so interesting; however, it is not optimized, buggy, and crashes multiple times during gameplay, especially when loading a cutscene or halfway through a cutscene, which makes it straight up unplayable.”
    • “Unfortunately, it is a buggy mess.”
    • “But it has some massive technical flaws: soft crashes, hard crashes, bugs, glitches, the whole shebang - it was released in a messy state and still is a mess, sadly.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, with many players finding it amusingly bad rather than genuinely funny. Users enjoyed the absurdity of the game's janky mechanics, awkward dialogue, and visual bugs, often laughing at the game's shortcomings. Overall, while the humor may not be polished, it provides a unique and entertaining experience, especially when played in a lighthearted context, such as a drinking game.

    • “Some of the dialogue and voice direction that the voice actors were given is hilarious.”
    • “It's incredibly funny to play this game as a sort of drinking game; whenever something stupid happens, you take a drink.”
    • “The story was interesting if hilariously dumb at points, and the soundtrack really helped the game out a lot - Devil's Hunt has everything going for it to be a beloved euro jank cult classic.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics, immersive audio, and engaging world design, which collectively enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the heavy metal soundtrack that complements the action, although some note minor graphical issues. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating and integral to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics and audio were also top-notch and really added to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Great graphics with some stunning environments and atmosphere; the lighting in hell is really awesome.”
    • “Really good atmosphere.”
    • “While I did praise the game's overall art, world design, and atmosphere, it doesn't come without some graphical problems.”
    • “The heavy metal and bass-heavy music detracts from the atmosphere as you battle demonic enemies.”
    • “This game provides not only smooth action but also good cutscenes; when I was playing, I could very clearly feel the atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; while some players appreciate the lack of grindy bosses and repetitive tasks, others find the farming for achievements tedious and boring. The game's length is noted as a positive factor that prevents it from becoming overly tedious, but some still feel that grinding can be a significant drawback. Overall, the experience varies widely among players, with some enjoying the casual approach and others feeling overwhelmed by the grind.

    • “I played on casual and found it enjoyable with no grindy bosses or unnecessary replays.”
    • “I tried to keep playing it, but found it tedious and boring.”
    • “I found it got incredibly tedious very quickly.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • character development
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the unique designs and skills of characters like Desmond, others criticize the lack of depth and meaningful choices in the protagonist's journey. The straightforward interactions and repetitive enemy designs detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the execution of character arcs is lacking.

    • “Character development with many skills.”
    • “Desmond is great; I really like him and his character development. To me, the story was very interesting and I wanted to see how it unfolded.”
    • “Combat feels clunky, movement requires a bit of optimization, and the entire game, including interactions and story, is so straightforward that you have no choices. Our protagonist not only looks like Rami Malek but acts as if he is a big shot in everything while not understanding a thing. The concept of the entire game is not bad, but the execution, presentation, introduction, character development, and scenery are off by a Bollywood mile. The image of hell was interesting, but since the amount of enemies is limited and repetitive, it becomes too simple in no time, not to mention that there were holes in the story from my point of view.”
    • “Character design is lacking.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of engaging content beyond the initial playthrough, with most players reporting around 4-8 hours of gameplay. Collectibles and achievements provide some incentive, but many reviewers suggest that the experience does not warrant full price, recommending waiting for a sale instead.

    • “The replay value comes from collectibles that unlock achievements and concept art.”
    • “The game offers a rich replayability factor with various paths and choices to explore.”
    • “I got the game on sale for 75% off ($8.75 USD) and it gave me 5 hours of play, but unfortunately no replay value.”
    • “4-5 hours of gameplay with zero replayable factor.”
    • “Offering about 6-8 hours of content depending on difficulty and time taken for secrets, with no replay value and a price tag of 30€, I suggest only the most hardcore fans of this genre buy it at full price; for all other players, waiting for a sale could be a better idea.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Devil's Hunt" is largely criticized for its predictable and boring story, which detracts from player engagement. Additionally, the lack of emotional expression in character animations and cut-scenes further diminishes immersion, leading to a disappointing overall experience.

    • “Predictable, boring story.”
    • “It looks like it has potential, and it did, but with its boring story, horrible optimization, sub-par graphics, uninteresting characters, and so on, Devil's Hunt is a game you should steer clear of, even if on sale.”
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Devil's Hunt is a survival hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Devil's Hunt is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Devil's Hunt.

Devil's Hunt was released on September 17, 2019.

Devil's Hunt was developed by Layopi Games.

Devil's Hunt has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Devil's Hunt is a single player game.

Similar games include Evil West, Forspoken, Echoes of the End, Scars Above, Unknown 9: Awakening and others.