Devil's Third

Devil’s Third is an inconsistent game on the Nintendo Wii

Devil’s Third is an over-the-top, third-person action shooter that combines modern military weaponry with ninja-style swordplay and melee combat. The game has a unique vision for a deep and challenging online mode that blends clan-based action, resource management and strategy.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 5 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Some interesting ideas in the hybrid gameplay and a few notable singleplayer scenes.
The multiplayer mode is extensive, with well-made maps and fun traversal mechanics.
Occasionally funny moments and decent voice acting contribute to the overall experience.

The single player campaign is dull, with weak combat and laughably dim enemies.
The game suffers from technical issues, including shaky frame rates, bugs, and poor graphics.
Pay-to-win elements in multiplayer detract from the overall enjoyment and fairness of the game.

gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in innovation and depth, while others appreciate the hybrid gameplay and potential of the siege multiplayer mode. The online multiplayer experience is noted as more enjoyable and surprisingly structured, despite some mechanical shortcomings.
- “Some interesting ideas in the hybrid gameplay; the siege multiplayer mode has some potential.”
- “While I enjoyed some of the characters and humor, the gameplay and story aren't really innovative or interesting.”
- “The online multiplayer, while still a little lacking mechanically, is a more fun gameplay experience; it's also surprisingly deep in structure, and one of the few online feature sets of its type on Wii U.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable and inventive, particularly in multiplayer modes, while others note that it can be clunky or frustrating, with bugs that are sometimes funny. Overall, the humor is appreciated by some but does not compensate for the lack of innovation in gameplay and story.
- “Occasionally funny, intentionally or otherwise, comical and inventive multiplayer modes.”
- “Plenty of bugs—some funny, some infuriating, and utterly laughable main character.”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being unoriginal and unengaging, with a dislikable protagonist and a bizarre, unconvincing plot. While some characters and humor are appreciated, overall, the narrative fails to innovate or captivate, further hampered by technical issues and dated graphics.
- “The hero is dislikable, and the storyline is bizarre and unconvincing.”
- “The mix of combat styles doesn't really work, making the overall experience frustrating.”
- “The graphics are dated and sometimes awful, which detracts from the storytelling.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for being dated and often poor, contributing to an overall lackluster visual experience. Additionally, technical issues such as frame rate drops and collision problems further detract from the game's aesthetic appeal. Overall, the visuals fail to impress and are seen as a significant drawback.
- “The graphics are often very poor.”
- “Dated and sometimes awful graphics.”
- “Frame rate, collision, and AI issues detract from the experience.”
monetization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
200 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its unnecessary microtransactions, which detract from the otherwise engaging online features like the drill modes and the impressive fortress/clan setup in siege mode.
- “The game offers a variety of modes and features, but the presence of unnecessary microtransactions in the online component is a notable downside.”
- “The online component has a major downside due to unnecessary microtransactions.”
- “The game features plenty of 'drill' modes and an impressive fortress/clan setup in siege mode, but the monetization is a significant drawback.”