Mahluk:Dark Demon

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In "Mahluk: Dark Demon," a 2D hack and slash platformer, play as Mahluk, a mysterious figure on a mission to defeat the evil devil king, Kindar, and restore peace. Traverse a vast world, overcome challenges, and battle against dark forces to reach Kindar's castle. With its retro style and engaging storyline, this game offers an immersive and action-packed experience.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a charming retro pixel art style and a dark aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
The gameplay includes a variety of levels and enemies, providing a fair challenge with smooth controls and enjoyable music.
It's an affordable option for gamers looking for a short, nostalgic experience reminiscent of old-school platformers.

The game suffers from poor level design, frustrating platforming mechanics, and inconsistent difficulty, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
Technical issues such as broken achievements, buggy controls, and inadequate controller support detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the game repetitive and uninspired, with a lack of engaging content and a simplistic story.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
The graphics of the game are a mix of retro pixel art and dark silhouette aesthetics, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Limbo. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and simplicity of the visuals, others criticize them as outdated and lacking in detail, with issues like poor visibility and minimal customization options. Overall, opinions are divided, with some enjoying the unique art style and others finding it unappealing and amateurish.
- “Mahluk: Dark Demon is an excellent game for anyone who loves classic platformers and wants to have an engaging experience with beautiful graphics, fantastic music, and interesting gameplay.”
- “I totally love the dark aesthetic of the pixel art!”
- “Graphics are pretty nice, pleasant mix of gothic black and white and pixel art.”
- “In this iPhone mobile app, you control some monster thing using an art style ripped off from Microsoft's Limbo (dark foreground, etc., so overdone, but amateur devs love it because it's easy to do and requires little effort or talent).”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The graphics are ugly, the writing is horrible and full of typos, and the controls aren't particularly good.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay in the reviewed titles is generally characterized as a standard hack-and-slash platformer with simple mechanics, featuring elements like double-jumping and basic attacks. While some players appreciate the retro style and engaging visuals, others find the gameplay uninspired and clunky, particularly criticizing the controls and the lives mechanic. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable for fans of classic platformers, though it may lack depth for those seeking more innovative gameplay.
- “Mahluk: Dark Demon is an excellent game for anyone who loves classic platformers and wants to have an engaging experience with beautiful graphics, fantastic music, and interesting gameplay.”
- “A fine double-jump-based platformer with tight gameplay and great music.”
- “Simple 2D platformer with good, chunky pixelated graphics and varied enough gameplay and platforming so as to remain fresh.”
- “Gameplay is uninspired.”
- “Some of the jumping and crouching mechanics are hit or miss and feel a bit clunky.”
- “The gameplay is a bit basic with up, down, and side-to-side movement as well as attack and interact.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The story of Mahluk: Dark Demon is generally considered simplistic and unoriginal, revolving around a classic hero versus villain narrative with a grimdark aesthetic. While some players appreciate the minimalistic lore that adds a touch of depth, many find it bland and not a significant draw for the game, viewing it as a secondary aspect to the gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as a basic framework that does little to elevate the experience.
- “The story was okay, nothing too complicated other than kill the evil king; it did have a nice grimdark swords and sorcery kind of vibe to it.”
- “As a platformer that imitates its 80s-90s forefathers, it has a little bit of story that adds some depth to the game and sense to the action.”
- “Even if the existence of a story isn't a big thing for the genre, it is a significant pro for some old-timers like me.”
- “The story is very bland, and the game itself reeks of poor coding.”
- “The story is meh (but who is going to play it for the narrative?).”
- “Story, as far as I'm concerned, is a kind of throw-away since you're only given a basic view on what happened in that world and the character who you're playing as; a nameless warrior amongst anguish who is in search of retribution.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the engaging soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall experience. While some found the tracks enjoyable and well-composed, others criticized the repetitiveness and occasional audio glitches. Overall, the music is generally seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some drawbacks.
- “Mahluk: Dark Demon is an excellent game for anyone who loves classic platformers and wants to have an engaging experience with beautiful graphics, fantastic music, and interesting gameplay.”
- “The game is tough enough to keep your interest, the controls are silky smooth, and the music and visuals are both nice.”
- “A fine double-jump-based platformer with tight gameplay and great music.”
- “Then there's the terrible combat, laughably bad sound effects, repetitive music, awkward level design, etc. The game might be alright for $1 if you have really low standards and just want something to play, but for anyone else, definitely pass.”
- “Audio glitches, sometimes music and effects are suddenly hard panned with no reason.”
- “- repetitive soundtrack.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, controls, and audio. Players have reported problems such as inconsistent controller support, unexpected behavior in game mechanics, and audio issues, all contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that detracts from its enjoyment.
- “The controls are very buggy, and I have seen games with partial controller support that had better controller support than this.”
- “Old school platform with 'ok' pixel style graphics and... lots of bugs and glitches.”
- “Audio glitches; sometimes music and effects are suddenly hard panned for no reason.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of Mahluk: Dark Demon has been criticized as a cash grab by mobile developers, with users expressing frustration over its low quality and the influx of similar retro pixel platformers on Steam, which they believe detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “Mahluk: Dark Demon is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is yet another of literally thousands of 2D retro pixel platformers infesting Steam and lowering the average quality of all video games everywhere.”
- “The monetization in this game feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on features that should be included in the base game.”
- “I was disappointed to find that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cleverness and unexpected outcomes, particularly when players inadvertently press the wrong buttons, leading to amusingly reversed situations. This element of surprise adds a layer of fun, even when players attempt to be strategic.
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly clever, especially when you accidentally press the buttons the wrong way during setup, leading to hilarious outcomes.”
- “I love how the game plays with expectations; even when you try to be clever, the funny mishaps keep happening.”
- “The comedic elements are well-timed, making even the simplest mistakes during gameplay turn into laugh-out-loud moments.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised as an immersive escape, providing players with an enjoyable and captivating environment.
- “The atmosphere is a great place to escape in a game; I enjoyed it very much.”
- “The immersive environment truly draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals creates an unforgettable ambiance.”

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