Ravenous Devils
- April 29, 2022
- Bad Vices Games
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Ravenous Devils," manage a tailor shop and corpse-cooking business, controlled by Percival and Hildred who hope to become rich in a crime-ridden city. Sew clothes from stolen outfits of unsuspecting clients and murder them for corpse-based meals at Hildred's pub. Improve both businesses, but keep your sinister secret safe while navigating fast-paced point-and-click gameplay.
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Reviews
- Unique and engaging gameplay that combines restaurant management with dark humor.
- Charming art style and animations that enhance the overall experience.
- Fun and addictive, with a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players invested.
- The game is relatively short, with a main story that can be completed in about 5-6 hours.
- Repetitive gameplay can become tedious, especially in the endless mode.
- Some bugs and glitches can disrupt the flow of the game, such as characters getting stuck or not responding.
- story2,296 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is a darkly humorous and engaging narrative inspired by "Sweeney Todd," featuring a murderous couple running a pie shop and a tailor's. While players appreciate the compelling characters and intriguing plot, many express disappointment over the story's brevity, typically lasting around 4 to 6 hours, and desire for more depth and content. The ending often feels abrupt or unsatisfying, leaving players wishing for additional story expansions or DLC to further explore the narrative.
“The story is surprisingly compelling, drawing players into its darkly humorous and twisted narrative.”
“The game play is fun, the characters are charming, and the story is compelling.”
“I loved the premise, I'm enjoying the story; it's basic, but it's tropey, which is exactly why I bought it.”
“The story is bland, uninspired and way too short.”
“The story is short and yet fulfilling, and the plant does actually have good jokes.”
“The only downside is that the main story is a bit short, and I found myself wishing for more.”
- gameplay986 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Ravenous Devils" is characterized by a simple yet engaging time management mechanic that combines elements of resource management and multitasking, reminiscent of classic diner dash games. While the core gameplay loop is addictive and offers a unique dark twist, many players noted that it becomes repetitive over time, with limited depth and complexity in mechanics, particularly as the game progresses. Despite its shortcomings, the game provides a satisfying experience for its price, with charming visuals and a quirky narrative that keeps players entertained for several hours.
“The gameplay is both engaging and unique, providing a refreshing twist on the management genre.”
“The gameplay is fun and surprisingly challenging.”
“The gameplay loop is very satisfying while it lasts.”
“It seems they spent more time on this than really fleshing out the main mechanics of the game.”
“The story is short (5 hours) and the gameplay becomes repetitive fast (sin of the management genre).”
“The gameplay is repetitive but engaging, just be aware that the (serviceable) story is locked behind the upgrades, so keep upgrading stuff on the regular.”
- graphics616 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which effectively captures a dark yet whimsical atmosphere reminiscent of Tim Burton's works. Players appreciate the detailed animations and the overall aesthetic, noting that the visuals enhance the gameplay experience, despite some minor graphical glitches. The combination of cute character designs and gory elements creates a captivating contrast that many find enjoyable, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The graphics are great, even on the lowest option, and the character customization with outfits is cute!”
“The visuals are both captivating and terrifying, creating an atmosphere that sends shivers down your spine.”
“The graphics, while not aiming for realism, fulfill their role effectively and are quite enjoyable.”
“Audio was constantly cutting and lagging behind visuals.”
“Game has this filter over it that is quite nice but on lower graphics except there to be annoying white dots all over your screen.”
“The game is not for the faint of heart as the game can and does get pretty graphic.”
- humor362 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its dark humor, which is a central theme throughout its narrative and gameplay, drawing comparisons to works like "Sweeney Todd." Players appreciate the blend of macabre elements with comedic moments, finding the humor both entertaining and fitting for the game's sinister premise. While some critiques mention a lack of depth in the story, the overall consensus is that the humor, particularly its gory and twisted nature, adds a unique charm that appeals to fans of dark comedy.
“A darkly humorous take on management sims, it lets you run a sinister restaurant while dealing with quirky, macabre elements.”
“The dark humor and gore in this game are definitely not for the faint of heart, but they add a strangely enjoyable layer to the experience.”
“This is a hilariously ghoulish take on the time management/restaurant casual game genre.”
- music212 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as surprisingly upbeat and catchy, often contrasting with its dark themes and gruesome gameplay. While some players found the soundtrack delightful and fitting for the game's whimsical yet macabre atmosphere, others noted its repetitiveness and lack of variety. Overall, the music enhances the experience, with many players recommending listening to the Sweeney Todd soundtrack for an added layer of enjoyment.
“This gruesome game contains some surprisingly upbeat, peppy music which is incredibly catchy.”
“The light, jarring music complements the violent undertones of the game surprisingly well.”
“The nonchalant and almost happy music playing despite the horrific scenario is such an enjoyable touch.”
“The plot and music of the game are not impressive either.”
“Really my only complaint is for a game based on a musical, the music in the game can get repetitive and annoying.”
“The bad: the music is really repetitive.”
- replayability152 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low, with many players noting that it can be completed quickly—often within a few hours—and lacks meaningful content for multiple playthroughs. While an endless mode is available, which adds some replay value, most reviews indicate that once the main story and achievements are completed, there isn't much incentive to return. Overall, it offers a fun experience for a single playthrough, but players seeking long-term engagement may be disappointed.
“You can complete the story and get every achievement in a day or so, but it's a good playtime for the price, especially since it's highly replayable if you enjoy the simple but very fun gameplay loop.”
“When you're done with the story, be sure to try endless mode; it provides a ton of replay value.”
“I like the game quite a bit; like a lot of people said, the endless mode does help in giving this game some replay value.”
“The only real issue I had was its replayability, as once you get all the achievements and completed story mode with all the upgrades unlocked, you're basically done.”
“The replay value is practically zero, as there's no meaningful choices to play the game in different ways.”
“Absolutely no replayability value (there isn't even a save/load game option, so if you want to see the 'end' you have to do it all in one sitting) - but if you're just looking for a time killer, you can definitely do worse.”
- atmosphere136 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating blend of eerie and charming visuals, reminiscent of Tim Burton's style, which immerses players in a macabre yet enchanting world. Reviewers highlight the effective use of sound design, art direction, and a Victorian aesthetic that enhances the overall experience, making it particularly appealing to fans of dark humor and horror themes. While some note that gameplay can become repetitive, the atmospheric elements remain a standout feature that elevates the game's charm and engagement.
“From its eerie yet enchanting visuals to its macabre yet charming atmosphere, the game immerses players in a realm reminiscent of Burton's signature style.”
“The presentation and atmosphere of the game are its strongest points; the art direction, the music, the voice acting, and the story all work almost seamlessly together.”
“The visuals are both captivating and terrifying, creating an atmosphere that sends shivers down your spine.”
“It gets a bit hectic and you spend more time scrolling up and down than taking in the atmosphere.”
“Also, it becomes kinda repetitive after some time, which takes down some of the glamour and charm of the atmosphere.”
- grinding100 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often becoming a chore after a few hours of gameplay. While some appreciate the added realism and find the grinding somewhat zen, many agree that the gameplay can feel unbalanced and overly time-consuming, especially as the novelty wears off. Despite these criticisms, the game does offer a unique blend of story and mechanics that can keep players engaged for a limited time.
“I would recommend this to people who like slower-paced games with upgrading and not too grindy.”
“Satisfying little micromanagement game, doesn't overcomplicate itself, not tedious to play.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
“The game is fun for about an hour but then it becomes an unbalanced grindy mess on top of being repetitive and boring.”
“The game in itself is a bit repetitive and tedious, even more so once you start applying upgrades to increase your profits as the upgraded tables and meats give you more methods of customer requests, making the balance between serving customers and keeping your self-serve area stocked quite a bit stressful.”
“After the novelty of the game wears off, usually around the 1-2 hour mark, the game can get to feel a bit tedious.”
- stability82 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as character freezing, disappearing objects, and issues with loading. While some players found these bugs to be minor and manageable, others experienced more significant frustrations that required restarting the game. Overall, the game is described as "a bit buggy" but not game-breaking, with some players expressing hope for future improvements.
“Bug free on my playthrough!”
“Runs great, looks slick and stylized, works on low-end PCs with some tweaking.”
“It's not too buggy, but there were instances where I couldn't switch characters anymore and got hard locked.”
“But damn it, it's sooooo buggy.”
“Game play is clunky at times, there are no cloud saves, and sometimes loading a game is buggy and goes to endless mode when you load a story mode game.”
“The game is cool, concept is good, but I had to restart days and full runs because of glitches and events they never warn you may happen.”
- emotional44 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a unique blend of dark humor and heartfelt moments, particularly in the relationship between the main characters, Hildred and Percival. Players find the game surprisingly wholesome despite its macabre themes, appreciating the couple's love and their eco-friendly business venture. Overall, the writing and character dynamics evoke a mix of queasiness and warmth, making for an engaging emotional experience.
“The story has some good dark humor and a few actual heartfelt moments at its core.”
“Their love for each other, as well as an unexpected recurring interaction with a character that at first fills you with dread, only to end up in a pretty wholesome scene.”
“A fun, wholesome game about a loving couple making a successful and self-sustaining business.”
- character development18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by a mix of praise and criticism; while many reviewers appreciate the detailed character designs and their contribution to the game's atmosphere, some feel that certain design choices verge on caricature and could be considered tasteless. The storytelling and character interactions are generally well-received, with particular commendation for the voice acting and the emotional depth of key relationships. Overall, the character design and development effectively enhance the game's narrative and immersive experience.
“I love the concept and the mechanic style they went for, as well as the character designs and the brutal manner in which the story follows.”
“Really liked the couple and their character design, as well as their voice acting.”
“I would say the character design was bordering on caricatures and that some design choices could have been left out, and I think they were rather tasteless.”
“The attention to detail in the environments and character design adds to the overall sense of dread and unease, setting the perfect stage for the unfolding horror.”
“The backgrounds, animations, and character designs all deserve praise.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs adequately, players report issues such as overheating on high-end systems and controls that feel better suited for a controller than for mouse and keyboard. Additionally, there are quality of life and optimization concerns that become more apparent towards the end of the game, impacting the overall experience.
“I'm definitely this kind of player for management games that are immensely detailed and optimized/balanced around players operating with full knowledge of game mechanics.”
“The vibe is sinister and dark, the artwork is amazing but there are a few issues as you get near the end (quality of life and optimization issues).”
“The game also plays more like being a McDonald's manager who has to schedule every detail of the shop for it to run smoothly.”
“The controls for mouse and keyboard feel like they were maybe optimized for a controller.”
“It lacks optimization; however, even if it runs well, it heats up my high-end configuration, which is surprising for a small game.”
“The vibe is sinister and dark, the artwork is amazing, but there are a few issues as you get near the end, including quality of life and optimization issues.”
