ISEKAI: Demon Waifu

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ISEKAI: Demon Waifu is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

ISEKAI: Demon Waifu is a simulation SLG game set in a fantasy world with an intriguing story and amazing visuals, but be prepared for lots of grinding, buggy gameplay, and excessive advertisements. Despite its flaws, the game can be entertaining and may even make you laugh. Embark on an otherworld adventure and leave your legacy in this immersive sim game.

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Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,515 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

monetization131 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are stunning and well-executed.
The game offers a variety of events and activities to keep players engaged.
The community is generally friendly and supportive.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Many features and characters are locked behind expensive paywalls.
Connection issues and crashes are frequent, making the game frustrating to play.

gameplay
221 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive, simplistic, and lacking depth, often reduced to clicking and resource management. While the artwork and character design are praised, the overall mechanics are criticized for being dull and heavily reliant on microtransactions, leading to a frustrating experience for free-to-play users. Despite some players enjoying the addictive nature of the gameplay, the consensus leans towards it being unengaging and poorly executed.
- “I stayed up all night playing this game, the story is absolutely great, and the gameplay is totally addictive.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are excellent for a game in this genre.”
- “The gameplay is simple but bizarrely engaging.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and boring, and collecting the main currencies in the game can require several taps to collect all the rewards.”
- “Overall, just a lot of nothing; the characters are fine, the story is fine, but the gameplay is just 'click the fight button' a couple of times until you win and move on.”
- “There's no gameplay at all; it's just a waifu collector that you're forced to play through without being able to summon.”
story
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
52%
6%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it engaging and well-written, particularly praising the character backstories and art direction. However, several reviews criticize the narrative for being generic, overly reliant on common tropes, and lacking depth, especially after the initial chapters. While some players appreciate the humor and charm in the storytelling, others feel it suffers from poor execution and a lack of originality, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that can feel tedious or pay-to-win.
- “The storyline was actually really good and could have been from a AAA fantasy game or anime.”
- “This app has an incredibly well-written story, and is different from most gacha, harem or resource management games out there.”
- “The story is a fun read, and I hope that one day, the game will have voices in English as well.”
- “The story writing is hilariously bad.”
- “The story isn't that interesting or inspired, and there's nothing unique about the gameplay.”
- “The story segments are uninspired, as if aimed at prepubescent children, yet use heavy sexual imagery and connotation.”
monetization
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
18%
80%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as excessively aggressive and exploitative, with many players describing it as a blatant cash grab. Users report that significant portions of gameplay and character unlocks are locked behind costly microtransactions, making progress nearly impossible without spending money. Additionally, the game's advertising is deemed misleading, often promising features and content that do not exist in the actual game, further contributing to player dissatisfaction.
- “Though I would love if we could purchase the Archian Guardian costumes as an in-app purchase if we didn't fancy trying the slots.”
- “It is pretty good with the free gameplay, but there are a lot of cool things locked behind in-game purchases.”
- “So far the best mobile game I've played in a while; plenty of content, addictive, and surprisingly no ads or pay-to-win, and that's a win in my book.”
- “There are some very strategically placed microtransaction barriers that force plodding and grinding gameplay.”
- “The monetization is ridiculous.”
- “This whole game is a shameless cash grab with waifu jailbait.”
graphics
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
24%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork, character designs, and smooth animations, making it a standout feature among players. However, some users report issues with graphical bugs and performance on older devices, as well as a lack of variety in gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are a major draw, many reviews highlight that the game's pay-to-win mechanics overshadow the aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphics are amazing, love every bit of detail.”
- “The artwork is phenomenal and the story is very well put together given the format.”
- “Great game, awesome graphics!”
- “The graphics are horrible and in the ad it said that you could choose a gender which you can't.”
- “The only way to really enjoy the game is to buy things like VIP; I don't see the point in wasting money on a game where the graphics could be compared to a children's game.”
- “So bad graphics and character; gotta say 1 star it deserves 0 but I need to say something so I gave it 1. You're lucky, well bad game gotta say!!!”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
78%
10%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players reporting issues such as overlapping tracks, inability to fully mute the music, and a general lack of polish. Many find the music repetitive and overwhelming, often drowning out character voices, leading to frustration. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant flaw that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The music overlaps sometimes.”
- “I'm enjoying the art, music, and characters, but this is definitely a free-to-try game.”
- “The music is about what you'd expect from a game called 'isekai demon waifu'.”
- “Now, music is overlapping after fights in an endless loop.”
- “The only thing that is driving me crazy is the battle music that keeps playing even after turning off the music in the settings.”
- “I love the game but one issue I am noticing is that the music doesn't stop when switching areas, it just gets layered over whatever other music plays.”
grinding
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with many players finding the experience tedious and frustrating, especially for free-to-play users. While some enjoy the character designs and story, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions and the need for extensive grinding to progress or access features significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many players feel that the game is designed to push users towards spending money, making it less appealing for those who prefer a more balanced experience.
- “The game is a lot of grinding to do in leveling up and uses a lot of items.”
- “Everything is made intentionally tediously annoying to do so you're more likely to buy VIP for the quick actions button.”
- “Too much grinding for items and just a money trap.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the regular updates and quick bug fixes, others express frustration over persistent issues, particularly on weaker devices. Overall, the game is seen as still improving, but significant stability problems remain a concern for many players.
- “Constantly crashes and so many glitches.”
- “Game constantly freezes, cleared the cache and everything got wiped.”
- “I can't even get past the start screen because it freezes.”
character development
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
13%
14%
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its impressive artwork and unique designs, which many players find appealing. However, some users express disappointment with the animation quality and the depth of character interactions, feeling that the gameplay can be repetitive and lacking substance. While the character designs are a highlight, there are concerns about the game's stability and the potential pay-to-win elements affecting character progression.
- “Although I preordered it a while back, I appreciate myself for doing so because not only is the artwork and character design great, there's lots to do and the game is very interactive.”
- “Beautiful graphics and gripping storytelling, and not to mention character development.”
- “Loving the game; character design is great and I can't wait to see what the future holds for the game.”
- “Once it installed, I was impressed with the character design, but the animation loops are disappointing and don't have as high quality as some other mobile games.”
- “Only positive is the character designs, but if you aren't a whale, then you'll have no chance to get them.”
- “Dev needs more work on character design.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many players praising its "hilariously bad" writing and charming storylines that elicit genuine laughter. The dialogues, particularly those involving unique characters and waifus, are frequently described as funny, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience. While some critiques mention the game's monetization aspects, the comedic elements, including amusing ads and an entertaining introduction, help maintain a fun atmosphere.
- “Hilarious writing and dozens of unique characters.”
- “The dialogues when meeting some of the waifus is hilarious too.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the dialogue in this game.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant stuttering, long loading times, and frequent disconnections. Many feel that the poor performance detracts from the game's potential and overall enjoyment, highlighting a lack of creativity and excessive tedium in its mechanics.
- “Great community and chat, but it is so poorly optimized.”
- “A reskinned game with no creativity, unoptimized loading times, redundant animations and transitions that only serve to waste time, and frequent disconnection.”
- “First you make things intentionally tedious on poorly optimized mechanics, then you lock 9 characters behind VIP.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and disappointment regarding emotional aspects of the game, particularly due to misleading advertising and unattainable unlockable characters. However, the narrative itself is praised for its surprisingly touching and well-written story, offering a wholesome experience amidst the game's more crude elements.
- “Beyond the more crude elements of the game, the story of Isekai: Demon Waifu is surprisingly touching and well written.”
- “Indescribable, a truly wholesome epicness.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable but express concerns about its replayability due to slow progression and reliance on microtransactions. Suggestions for improvement include earning VIP points through tasks and allowing players to exchange event tokens in the store, which could enhance the overall experience and encourage continued play.