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99% User Score Based on 2,036 reviews

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of the Devil is a single player action game with thriller, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by nth Circle Studios and was released on February 6, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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story222 positive mentions
optimization5 negative mentions
  • Exceptional writing and character development that elevates the mystery genre and creates compelling, well-rounded characters.
  • Stylish and unique cyberpunk aesthetic with seamless UI design, immersive sound design, and a strong gambling motif integrated into gameplay.
  • Engaging and satisfying gameplay mechanics inspired by Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, featuring thoughtful puzzle design and encouraging critical thinking.
  • Time limits during courtroom segments can be frustrating and may not fit well with the rest of the gameplay pacing.
  • Some trial puzzles and contradictions are vague or feel like guesswork, occasionally breaking immersion or causing player confusion.
  • Certain technical issues such as performance problems on some devices and UI/UX quirks (e.g., evidence management during trials) detract slightly from the experience.
  • story
    478 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Of the Devil" is widely praised for its compelling, well-structured, and intricately crafted narrative set in a richly detailed cyberpunk world. Reviewers highlight its clever twists, strong character development—especially of protagonist Morgan—and thoughtful integration of themes like justice and dehumanization, all enhanced by engaging mystery-solving and courtroom gameplay. Though episodic and not yet complete, the storytelling consistently captivates players with its emotional depth, humor, and innovative approach to the genre.

    • “This game has the most engaging, gripping, thrilling and also occasionally incredibly funny story I've experienced in years.”
    • “The story pulled me in right away, and that plot twist at the end completely caught me off guard — my jaw dropped.”
    • “With complex characters, a unique twist on a familiar framework of genre, and exciting plot and masterfully written moment to moment dialogue, this is one of the best visual novels of all time, up there with greats such as Umineko.”
    • “This is where the big plot twist, spoilers ahead obv, drops and where my one complaint with the game lies.”
    • “The fact you really have no choices in how the story progresses is disappointing.”
    • “Additionally, the episodic structure is confusing: episode 0, which is free, is essential to understanding the story, but the transition to the paid content of episode 1 feels more like a commercial move than an artistic choice.”
  • gameplay
    343 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay draws strong inspiration from Ace Attorney, combining investigation and courtroom mechanics with a unique gambling-themed twist that adds strategic depth and tension. While the core gameplay loop is familiar, it is polished, engaging, and rewarding, with features like a high roller mode and logical puzzles that encourage careful deduction without excessive trial and error. Some find the gameplay straightforward or on the easier side, but overall it is praised for being stylish, well-integrated with narrative and worldbuilding, and a fresh evolution of the visual novel mystery genre.

    • “Of the devil cleverly incentivizes players to investigate scenes thoroughly for direct mechanical benefit but doesn't require it to advance, rewarding players who engage more deeply with the setting through Morgan's increased ability to ask more detailed questions, draw more accurate conclusions, and act with more authority throughout the case as a result of the player's efforts.”
    • “Turning turnabout adventure game/visual novel gameplay into a game of poker where you wager your own knowledge of the case and your confidence in that knowledge is a truly captivating twist on a genre that often falls prey to save scumming and exhausting every option in hunt of a single solution.”
    • “The gameplay loop felt absurdly rewarding to me.”
    • “Because the gameplay itself is just mid.”
    • “The actual investigation mechanics are fairly bog-standard, with you appearing at a scene and only being able to interact by clicking boxes which add dialogue/evidence.”
    • “Only downside is I think some of the mechanical minigames aren't as polished as they should be - the blackjack section especially, which is blackjack in name only and often requires the player to get obvious info that isn't required for their case when they've already asked the required part.”
  • graphics
    230 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Of the Devil" receive widespread acclaim for their unique, stylish cyberpunk aesthetic that blends 2D characters with 3D environments, vibrant neon visuals, and a distinctive casino-themed design. The art style is praised as striking and memorable, effectively enhancing the narrative and characters while offering a visually engaging courtroom experience. Overall, the game's presentation stands out as a major strength, elevating it above many contemporaries in the visual novel and mystery genres.

    • “The visuals are absolutely gorgeous, melding a signature neon-swathed style with fully 3D environments to create a gorgeous, compelling world, all adding up to an unprecedented lawyering experience.”
    • “The art style, the worldbuilding, the character writing—everything this game does is stellar.”
    • “Firstly, presentation is top-notch with stylish visuals that pop and dazzle and expressive character portraits that make the world come to life.”
    • “Initially went in a bit skeptical because the art style didn't really impress me when looking at the game on the Steam page.”
    • “Finally, the colors and presentation are delightful even if I personally find the art style a bit of a turnoff.”
    • “The art style put me off at first (it's hard to take big-boob anime protagonists too seriously), but the rest of the visual design is really good.”
  • music
    186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is widely praised for its fitting, stylish, and immersive cyberpunk-inspired soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, mood, and storytelling. While some early complaints mention repetitive or generic tracks, newer episodes and compositions by notable artists have significantly improved the quality, making the soundtrack a standout feature alongside the art and writing. Overall, the music effectively complements the game's aesthetic and narrative, contributing to a compelling and engaging experience.

    • “Every song on the soundtrack is a banger and episode 2 added the 2 best songs.”
    • “The music is also timed very well with the dialogue/scenes, and never pulled me out of the story.”
    • “The original music tracks in the game are also fantastic and perfectly fit the vibe.”
    • “I have an issue with the soundtrack, it feels very repetitive.”
    • “On top of the music being ill-fitting and generic, the selection of songs is so small that you will hear the same songs over and over.”
    • “The game’s OST is also a really big issue for me.”
  • humor
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is praised for its sharp wit, clever writing, and perfect balance between comedy and serious political or emotional themes. The protagonist's dry, snarky humor and the game's satire enrich the immersive cyberpunk world, delivering many laugh-out-loud moments without sacrificing narrative depth or gravitas. Overall, the humor is engaging, smart, and enhances both character development and story intrigue.

    • “It's funny, yet makes genuine political critique.”
    • “It's so witty, the humor always hits, and the world building is some of the best I've ever seen.”
    • “The writing teeters masterfully between blunt humor and strikes of dark horror and cruelty.”
  • character development
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highly praised for its detailed, charming, and distinct character designs, which effectively complement the engaging writing and dialogue. Reviews highlight the strong world-building and natural character progression that enrich the narrative, with many noting the game's unique visual style and well-crafted personalities as standout features. Overall, character design and development are considered central to the player's enjoyment and are consistently regarded as exceptional aspects of the game.

    • “The character designs and their personalities have very obviously been given an abundance of attention to detail, a greater requirement for games like this that rely heavily on the characters themselves to carry the player's enjoyment throughout the story, especially during trials where we make decisions.”
    • “The trial sections are a smaller part of the gameplay, serving as a coda to tie together the resolution of the main mystery, while the bulk of the really interesting stuff—character development and world building—happens during the investigation portion.”
    • “All the character designs are great and they're very well written.”
    • “If I'm being honest, I think the 2D character designs look a bit too rough when compared to the rest of the game's content.”
    • “There is also more room for character development.”
    • “The character design I saw in screenshots before I played worried me that the devs might try too hard to make the characters "edgy".”
  • emotional
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels at creating emotionally rich characters and weaving heartfelt, weighty dialogue with humor and thematic depth, resulting in moments that are both touching and impactful. Its cyberpunk setting is thoughtfully developed to explore deeper human conflicts, making emotional payoffs resonate strongly, with episodes often eliciting tears and heartfelt reactions. Overall, it delivers compelling, nuanced storytelling that balances wit, drama, and emotional intensity, standing out within its genre.

    • “Characters who started as memorable designs and interesting concepts became memorable for their emotional depth and the strength of their personality and beliefs.”
    • “This game is so good at making interesting characters and weaving thematic concerns into character interactions to make conversations feel weighty and meaningful, and then leveraging that for some absolute emotional sucker punches.”
    • “Every motivation is emotionally compelling and consistent with a character's individual circumstances, which makes reveals all the more heartbreaking.”
  • atmosphere
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive, stylish, and richly crafted world, enhanced by fitting music, art, and nuanced storytelling. It effectively combines neon-lit aesthetics, compelling character portrayals, and thoughtful worldbuilding to create a gripping, brooding, and nostalgic mood. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element that deeply engages players and complements the game's narrative and mechanics.

    • “Oozing with atmosphere, worldbuilding to die for, and characters as compelling as they are flawed, 'of the devil' will have you betting on red.”
    • “Everything from the worldbuilding, the characters, the atmosphere to the story and the poker-inspired minigame are absolutely perfect.”
    • “The writing, art, music, atmosphere, character designs, mechanics, and really just everything about it is amazing.”
    • “Beyond that, the setting was very immersive and was greatly expanded upon between episodes and makes you feel the oppressive atmosphere.”
    • “The demo does really well at setting the atmosphere.”
    • “The cut-ins, cut-aways, fade-outs, etc. all contribute to building the atmosphere, show how Morgan is thinking at a given moment, or just add emphasis to individual lines.”
  • optimization
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, especially on the Steam Deck, with frequent stuttering, freezes, and crashes that hinder accessibility and smooth play. While some patches have improved performance, persistent technical problems and occasional lag spikes remain a major concern despite otherwise strong writing and gameplay.

    • “Edit: the performance has been improved in a patch since my initial writing.”
    • “Stellar performance.”
    • “I also had some mild performance issues on a few areas like Morgan's apartment.”
    • “Unusually poor performance, frustratingly inconsistent menu navigation that jumps around, constant hitching, complete freezes requiring a restart, softlocks due to bugged text input, even triggering full console crashes forcing a Steam Deck interface restart (occurred three times).”
    • “Narratively and mechanically fresh take on the Ace Attorney formula, but currently heavily not recommended due to severe and persistent technical issues on the Steam Deck (despite being verified and having a custom performance profile).”
    • “I really hope this game gets better optimization in the future because as it stands, it doesn't seem very accessible to many people.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization incorporates in-world advertisements and a premium option that occasionally interrupts gameplay, creatively reflecting the game's capitalist dystopia theme. While some may feel the ads and marketing hype (e.g., "toxic yuri ace attorney") can be misleading, the integration of monetization elements adds depth to the narrative rather than feeling purely exploitative.

    • “News articles get cut off by ads unless you "go premium," cybernetic enhancements become everyday hassles riddled with incompatibilities and side effects, creating a high-surveillance society that paradoxically does make people feel safer. People are constantly afraid of tech they barely understand, blaming androids and AIs when the real evil is the blood and flesh in corporate suits and fancy offices — it's all here, and it all feels plausible.”
    • “Getting a prompt to read about a certain term only to be fed an advertisement tells me so much about the world without actually spelling it out and hand feeding it to me.”
    • “Didn't bother me because it's not why I played the game, but I'm sure some people would see the Reddit ads and be disappointed when they learn all that they advertised amounts to is a crush.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as less tedious due to varied minigames and streamlined mechanics compared to similar titles, but repetitive information and limited choices can make progression feel sloggy. Additionally, the abundance of in-game documents and a cumbersome UI for managing evidence adds to the sense of tediousness during exploration and investigation.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Game reiterates information at least six times, which is both patronizing and tedious, making it a slog getting through even a single scene.”
    • “You collect testimony and evidence and point out contradictions, but unlike Ace Attorney or Danganronpa, it cuts out a lot of the bloat that makes those tedious.”
    • “A small criticism I must point out is the UI being a weak point; the need to scroll through all the evidence, terms, profiles, and articles collected can be tedious, especially if you wish to logic your way through the mystery instead of brute forcing it.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, softlocks, and even full console crashes, leading to frustrating gameplay. However, it runs well on the Steam Deck when using trackpads, and the developers actively address bugs and respond to player feedback.

    • “Unusually poor performance, frustratingly inconsistent menu navigation that jumps around, constant hitching, complete freezes requiring a restart, softlocks due to bugged text input, and even full console crashes forcing a restart of the Steam Deck interface (experienced three times).”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a lengthy, engaging experience for first-time players but has minimal replayability due to its linear visual novel structure, similar to titles like Ace Attorney.

    • “Losers to Ace Attorney in terms of music, humor, climax buildup, and overall content: I took 15 hours for full completion while reading everything carefully, and naturally, there is minimal replayability (like Ace Attorney and other purely linear visual novel games).”
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of the Devil is a action game with thriller, anime and science fiction themes.

of the Devil is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing of the Devil.

of the Devil was released on February 6, 2025.

of the Devil was developed by nth Circle Studios.

of the Devil has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

of the Devil is a single player game.

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