Gone with the Demon

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In "Gone with the Demon," navigate a frightening, maze-like setting as you face off against powerful demons and possessed enemies in a directional combat system that rewards immersive, strategic gameplay. Your death only makes your foes stronger, so offerings at totems are crucial to weaken them. Each attack comes from the left or right, making the direction of the attack an essential factor in your survival.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Strong melee combat system with innovative ideas, including unique combos for each weapon.
Eerie atmosphere and a variety of enemies that provide a challenging experience.
Fun progression mechanics that add depth to the gameplay despite being in Early Access.

The game feels abandoned, with no updates since early 2018, leading to concerns about its future.
Short gameplay experience that may feel like a tech demo rather than a fully developed game.
Lack of a compelling story and confusing leveling system detracts from overall enjoyment.

graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered good, but many players feel that they appear mostly as placeholders, with a repetitive design across rooms and an abundance of corridor environments.
- “The graphics are good even though most of the game is corridors.”
- “Graphics so far seem mostly placeholder and most rooms look the same.”
story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The story in the game is largely considered non-existent, with minimal development and a primary focus on combat and dungeon crawling. While some players find the leveling system confusing, they still enjoy the overall gameplay experience.
- “The story is non-existent and leveling is confusing; otherwise, it's very enjoyable.”
- “There is only minor development of the story, as it is mostly focused on the combat and dungeon crawling.”
- “The story is non-existent and leveling is confusing; otherwise, it's very enjoyable.”
gameplay
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay, highlighting the effective blocking mechanics that allow for strategic defense on different parts of the screen. Overall, there are no significant issues reported regarding optimization or gameplay performance.
- “The blocking mechanics are neat; you can block the left, center, or right side of your screen.”
- “Otherwise, I haven't had any problems with optimization or gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting very few glitches and no crashes. The minor visual issue noted, such as a floating bottle during a cutscene, was not considered significant.
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is consistently described as eerie, featuring a range of unsettling enemies, including demonic humanoids and grotesque worms, which contribute to a tense and immersive experience.
- “The game features an eerie atmosphere filled with a variety of enemies, ranging from demonic humanoids to unsettling worms.”
- “The atmosphere is haunting, with a diverse array of enemies that include both demonic humanoids and creepy worms.”
- “The game creates an eerie atmosphere, populated by enemies that range from demonic humanoids to bizarre worms.”
- “Eerie atmosphere and enemies, ranging from demonic humanoids to worms.”
- “Eerie atmosphere and enemies, ranging from demonic humanoids to worms.”
humor
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the amusing translations during interactions with NPCs, which add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “There are some hilarious translations when talking to the NPCs.”
- “The humor in the NPC dialogues is genuinely funny and adds a lot to the experience.”
- “I love the witty translations during conversations with NPCs; they always make me laugh.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report no issues with optimization or gameplay, indicating a smooth experience.
- “I haven't had any problems with optimization or gameplay.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the optimization really enhances the overall experience.”