ISEKAI: Demon Waifu

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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.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,074 reviews

story78 positive mentions

monetization117 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are beautiful and well done.
The game offers a variety of activities and events 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.
There are frequent connection issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay.

story
191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the character designs and initial plot but criticizing the overall execution and depth. While some find the narrative engaging and unique, others describe it as a generic "save the world" trope that becomes tedious and grindy, especially due to time-locked missions and pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the story is seen as decent but hampered by gameplay issues and a lack of originality.
- “The storyline was actually really good and could have been from a AAA fantasy game or anime.”
- “The artwork is phenomenal and the story is very well put together given the format.”
- “It's very engaging, with a lot to do, and I really like the story.”
- “The story is just... meh.”
- “The story writing is hilariously bad.”
- “The 'story' is the basic 'save our world' trope and the gameplay is lackluster.”
gameplay
189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
62%
17%
Overall, the gameplay has been widely criticized for being repetitive, shallow, and lacking meaningful engagement, often reduced to simple clicking and resource management. Many players express frustration with the heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics and a convoluted user interface that detracts from the experience. While some appreciate the artwork and character design, the consensus is that the gameplay fails to deliver a compelling or enjoyable experience.
- “I've been playing the game for a while and I love how it functions, and the overall gameplay keeps me coming back, hopefully getting what I want.”
- “The waifus are adorable, and it has good gameplay.”
- “Great game, enjoying everything so far, generous resources giving, easy mechanics, can AFK fights if you want.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's kind of lacking.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and boring, and collecting the main currencies in the game can require several taps to collect all the rewards.”
- “There's no gameplay at all.”
monetization
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
19%
78%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as excessively aggressive and predatory, with many players describing it as a blatant cash grab that relies heavily on microtransactions and misleading advertisements. Users report that significant gameplay elements and progression are locked behind paywalls, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending substantial amounts of money. Additionally, the game's advertising has been deemed inappropriate and misleading, further contributing to the negative perception of its monetization practices.
- “The monetization is not as invasive as in other gacha games, the gameplay is simple to understand despite the countless forms of currency, and it is a good way to pass the time if you don't mind how gross it is.”
- “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.”
- “Good addicting game, the community is very nice and helpful; you can do in-game purchases or not.”
- “There are some very strategically placed microtransaction barriers that force plodding and grinding gameplay.”
- “The monetization is ridiculous.”
- “This is nothing but a cash grab!”
graphics
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
23%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their stunning artwork, character designs, and smooth animations, with many users highlighting the visual appeal as a standout feature. However, some players express frustration with the game's reliance on pay-to-win mechanics and lackluster gameplay, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, they are not enough to compensate for other shortcomings. Despite some minor graphical issues reported, the consensus is that the game's aesthetics are a significant draw for players.
- “The graphics are amazing, love every bit of detail.”
- “Beautiful graphics and gripping storytelling, not to mention character development.”
- “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.”
- “Mediocre, boring gameplay; graphics aren't impressive but fine, laggy as hell, every section I loaded up had some sort of offer to sell me something within the game, really not worth the gigabits and time.”
music
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
80%
10%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players reporting issues such as overlapping tracks, inability to turn off background music, and overall poor sound quality. Many users find the music distracting and repetitive, often overwhelming the voice acting and creating a frustrating experience. While some acknowledge potential in the music, the execution appears to be flawed, leading to a consensus that significant improvements are needed.
- “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'.”
- “Its a cool game, but the music and voice lines are glitched, and there are a little bit of bugs with the screen, but besides that, it's an amazing game.”
- “I'm slightly disappointed after the introduction of the game and couldn't keep playing after the chapter 1 end when the soundtracks crossed over each other (I wear headphones). I do see potential here and respect the efforts of work that I see for the voice acting and story writing.”
- “Game seems fine, however there's the option to turn off background music/sound/etc, yet even turning off background music it will still play the main music, and there was no way to stop it.”
- “The only thing that is driving me crazy is the battle music that keeps playing even after turning off the music in the settings.”
grinding
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, often making progression tedious and frustrating, especially for free-to-play players. Many users feel that the game incentivizes spending money to bypass grinding, with significant barriers and paywalls that detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the character designs and story, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding mechanics and pay-to-win elements significantly hinder the experience.
- “There are some very strategically placed microtransaction barriers that force plodding and grinding gameplay.”
- “The game is extremely boring and tedious; the characters are so plain and boring, like a cardboard cutout of anything that's human.”
- “Too much grinding for items and just a money trap.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezing issues, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players acknowledge that the developers typically address bugs quickly, the persistent problems significantly detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for many to enjoy the game fully. Overall, the game's stability remains a major concern for players, impacting their ability to engage with the content effectively.
- “Constantly crashes and so many glitches.”
- “About a week or so ago, the app keeps telling me to restart and then freezes up on me, very irritating.”
- “I can't even get past the start screen because it freezes.”
character development
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
13%
19%
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its appealing and unique designs, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players express disappointment with the animation quality and a desire for deeper character progression, as the gameplay can feel repetitive and overwhelming at times. While the artwork and character interactions are highlighted as strong points, there is a call for more focus on meaningful character development within the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are good, the story is easy to follow, the character design is great.”
- “Beautiful graphics and gripping storytelling, and not to mention character development.”
- “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.”
- “Dev needs more work on character design.”
- “Beautiful graphics and gripping storytelling, but the character development is lacking.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unintentionally hilarious, with many players finding the poor writing and absurdity of the game's mechanics amusing. While some aspects, like the introduction video and certain ads, elicit genuine laughter, the overall comedic value stems from the game's flaws and exaggerated paywalls. Despite its shortcomings, players appreciate the humor that arises from the game's ridiculousness.
- “The story writing is hilariously bad.”
- “You only get three stars because the game is not that good, but the introduction video to the game is hilariously stupid.”
- “It's so bad I can't breathe from laughing.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant stuttering, long loading times, and frequent disconnections. Many feel that the poor optimization detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay tedious and frustrating, especially given the game's potential. Additionally, the presence of unoptimized features and mechanics has led to complaints about a lack of creativity and a predatory design.
- “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 heartbreak and disappointment regarding the emotional impact of the game, citing misleading advertising and unattainable rewards as sources of frustration. Despite these issues, some find moments of wholesome enjoyment, highlighting the game's potential for emotional engagement.
- “This is absolutely heart breaking because I enjoyed this game.”
- “Indescribable, a truly wholesome epicness.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's replayability hindered by slow progression and reliance on microtransactions, suggesting that alternative methods to earn VIP points and tokens would enhance the experience. While the game is enjoyable, the current system limits long-term engagement without additional earning opportunities.