DeVine: World of Shadows
- May 4, 2018
- Stapleton
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "De'Vine World of Shadows," players enter a world of JRPG card and farming systems, where the Ancients, beings of immense power, threaten Heaven and Hell. Angels and Demons create a trinket allowing only human blood to wield it, and Amos, obsessed with the Ancients, uses a blood ritual to create half-demon, half-human sons to seal them away. When Amos' plot to sacrifice one son is revealed, the other son sacrifices himself to save his brother, allowing demons to invade the mortal realm.
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Reviews
- The game offers a vast open world with a plethora of activities, including farming, crafting, and engaging card battles, providing players with countless hours of content.
- The story is well-written and engaging, with unique mechanics that set it apart from typical RPG Maker games, making it a memorable experience.
- The developer is responsive and actively engages with the community, frequently releasing updates and improvements based on player feedback.
- The user interface is clunky and can be frustrating to navigate, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- There are numerous spelling and grammatical errors throughout the game, giving it an unpolished feel that may turn off some players.
- The combat system can feel repetitive and lacks innovation, leading to a less engaging experience during battles.
- story18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative and unique elements, though some express disappointment over its brevity, wishing for more depth and lore. While the story is described as interesting and well-written, the lack of clear quest indicators can lead to confusion. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that motivates players to continue exploring the game.
“With an engaging story, large open-world, intense battle system, and vast character customization, 50+ hours of content & more, you are bound to love this.”
“I really liked the story; it's well balanced in the dark and light themes.”
“Above average story which is well written.”
“The story is very short; you can complete it in a few hours.”
“Although I have to admit that I felt somewhat disappointed with the story, not because it was bad, but because of how short it was. It left me wanting to know more about the lore and what's going to happen next.”
“Perhaps if the story was longer, there would have been more room for developing the romance throughout it.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game features a rich variety of activities such as farming, crafting, and survival mechanics, providing players with numerous options for engagement. However, many users note that grinding is not a requirement, allowing for a more relaxed gameplay experience where players can choose how deeply they want to engage with these systems. Overall, the game is praised for its extensive content without the pressure of grinding.
“There's a huge variety of craftable things and farming will definitely keep you occupied if you decide to dedicate yourself to it.”
“It has countless features: extensive card game, survival features, crafting, farming, many side quests, a lot of recruitable characters, and many others.”
“If you like farming or RPG Maker games, this should definitely be on your 'must-play' list.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a diverse array of unique and refreshing mechanics, including survival elements, crafting, fishing, farming, quests, and puzzles, showcasing significant effort in their implementation. While some players found the mechanics enjoyable, others suggested that the overall experience may not be worth pursuing. However, the variety and uniqueness of the gameplay set it apart from many other RPG Maker titles available on Steam.
“A ton of different mechanics that are unusual, but refreshing.”
“Unique mechanics and a great variety of content put this above many other RPG Maker games you can find on Steam.”
“The mechanics I interacted with so far were fine, but overall I'd definitely recommend giving this a pass.”
“You can tell a lot of effort was made into implementing all these different gameplay mechanics.”
“Survival mechanics, crafting of all kinds, fishing, farming, quests, and puzzles.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as phenomenal and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience alongside impressive sprite work and a fast-paced battle system. Players find it to be a significant highlight, contributing to the fun and engaging atmosphere of the game.
“Challenging on normal, fun combat, plenty to explore, decent story, and great music.”
“The sprite work is terrific, the music is phenomenal, and the battle system is fast-paced and full of action.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high-quality artwork, particularly highlighting the impressive character designs. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point of the game.
“The artwork is stunning and beautifully crafted.”
“Great character artwork that brings the game to life.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, being largely bug-free and offering a substantial amount of content.
“The game is bug-free and offers a wealth of content.”
“I appreciate the stability; it runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“The consistent performance and lack of glitches make for a great gaming experience.”
