Indemon Tales

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 33 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
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"Indemon Tales" is a role-playing game where you, a human kidnapped by monsters, have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of their kingdom, Tarborea. Join the monster guild, complete tasks in dangerous dungeons, and earn the respect of the guild's leader, Ikkri. Along the way, you'll meet various monsters, some of whom you may even befriend. But beware, as the demon king may have other plans.

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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
story15 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Indemon Tales features a compelling story with well-written characters that engage players throughout the game.
  • The gameplay offers a unique blend of dungeon crawling and resource gathering, with a satisfying progression system that allows for various character builds.
  • The developer is dedicated to improving the game, regularly updating it based on community feedback, and the overall production quality is impressive for a solo project.
  • The game has a steep difficulty curve that may frustrate some players, requiring grinding for equipment and levels to progress effectively.
  • Inventory management can be cumbersome, with limited space leading to frequent item disposal and frustration during gameplay.
  • Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the Simon says section and dark cave levels, can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game.
  • story33 mentions

    The story of Indemon Tales is engaging and well-written, featuring a blend of serious moments and humor, with unexpected twists that keep players invested. While the main character lacks depth, the supporting cast is vibrant and their interactions enhance the narrative, which revolves around a demon kingdom and themes of camaraderie and espionage. However, some players noted a lack of post-main story content and character development as the story progresses, leaving them wanting more depth in the aftermath of the main plot.

    • “Make no mistake, Indemon Tales has a really good story and the characters are well-written, making the story enjoyable.”
    • “The story progresses as you complete and unlock more dungeons, with a background tale of intrigue amongst the demon leadership wonderfully intertwining with the camaraderie you make with the lovable kobold Gwen and your strange boss of a bird demon Ikkri (who I think is cute).”
    • “This game has a wonderful story that held my interest from beginning to end!”
    • “Technically, you play as generic human #45768454 who has absolutely no dialogue or personality and barely any story relevance to such a degree that I can't help but wonder if it's a deliberate jab at other games that do this.”
    • “There doesn't seem to be much, if any, post-main story dialogue from characters or any noticeable changes.”
    • “By the time you progress to the next dungeon in the story, the gear you're currently working towards becomes obsolete.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay in Indemon Tales is a mix of dungeon exploration reminiscent of Stardew Valley, featuring a unique party and solo mode mechanic that allows for strategic play. While some players find the gameplay to be repetitive and janky, others appreciate its depth and rewarding progression system, particularly in terms of loot and character development. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and can be addictive, despite some pacing issues and a few mechanics that may disrupt the flow.

    • “The game also has a unique mechanic of switching between party and solo mode, where the latter makes the non-lead party members disappear, which you can strategically do to avoid taking damage.”
    • “The gameplay loop is rewarding and you're always making progress to getting stronger stats and gear!”
    • “The gameplay is fairly intense as you swap weapons and characters with the number keys trying to parry attacks, cast spells, while trying to mine rocks and find the exit to the next level.”
    • “Unlike a book or even a cartoon, the player is not passive and the medium requires their participation; the gameplay, above all else, has to be worth it, and playing Indemon Tales is a practice in tedium and redundancy.”
    • “I honestly had to have an internal debate on where to begin with the gameplay issues, as they're not so linear that you could just go from addressing one to another without crossing into several other issues on the way, but I'll start with something basic as an outline: progression.”
    • “The gameplay loop can get a little repetitive, but you can quickly switch strategies without too much issue.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when trying to level up and acquire better equipment for higher difficulties. The incremental benefits from grinding often feel negligible, leading to a sense of wasted effort, especially with the talent point system that requires multiple levels for significant upgrades. Overall, the game is perceived as overly grindy, detracting from the enjoyment of progression.

    • “If you want to play on the higher difficulty (called heroic when the map is open), then you will be grinding for equipment and levels.”
    • “Overall, since minor additional stats don't present an easily identifiable change with each increase, it feels like you're wasting time by grinding levels for skills.”
    • “The talent point system is kind of annoying because you gain one per level, but later talents cost multiple points, so you might need to gain 5 levels to earn a single talent, and this game unfortunately feels very grindy.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its funkiness and enjoyment, with many noting its excellent timing to the story's events. Additionally, the developer's solo effort in creating the soundtrack, alongside the use of quality public domain music, contributes to the overall positive reception of the game's audio experience.

    • “The music in the game was also fantastic and well-timed to events in the story.”
    • “Music can get very funky, very enjoyable!”
    • “Great game, great graphics, great music.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is disappointing and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game effectively balances its dark premise of abduction with a heartwarming narrative centered on friendship and redemption, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears. Players find themselves deeply engaged with the story and characters, leading to an emotional investment that enhances the overall experience, despite the gameplay being reminiscent of simpler mechanics from titles like Stardew Valley.

    • “Despite its dark premise of abduction by monsters, the game unfolds into a heartwarming narrative of friendship and redemption in the monster kingdom of Tarborea.”
    • “Every interaction made me feel something and kept me engaged with the story, having me laughing and rooting for the crew, even the enemy at times.”
    • “I even got a little emotional by the final act.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny characters and engaging interactions, which not only evoke laughter but also foster a strong emotional connection to the story and its crew. Players find themselves unexpectedly invested in the narrative, leading to a satisfying and enjoyable experience.

    • “Every interaction made me feel something and kept me engaged with the story, making me laugh and root for the crew, even the enemies at times.”
    • “Very fun little game with humorous characters that I did not expect to get this invested in, but the story drove me to finish it, and what a lovely ending!”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization in the game is criticized for making new pickaxes feel nearly worthless unless they offer a significant and immediately noticeable performance boost, leading to a lack of meaningful progression in gear.

    • “The optimization in this game is so well done that it makes every upgrade feel meaningful and impactful.”
    • “I love how the game encourages you to think strategically about your gear choices, making each decision feel significant.”
    • “The balance between resource management and gear progression is expertly crafted, ensuring that every upgrade feels rewarding.”
    • “This means that it's practically worthless to get a new pickaxe unless the increase in power is so dramatic that the difference in performance is immediately noticeable.”
    • “The optimization in this game feels lacking, as upgrades often don't provide a significant boost to gameplay.”
    • “I find myself questioning the value of investing in new gear since the performance improvements are minimal at best.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting them as a standout feature alongside the music and overall gameplay experience.

    • “Great game, great graphics, great music.”
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