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Ren's Demons I is a single player role playing game with fantasy, comedy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by yo252yo and was released on August 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Did you think this game was only about saving the world from an army of demons? No. This is a game about you. On the surface, it may be a new form of innovative experimental philosophical narrative RPG, but its deeper secrets could make you a god.

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Unique and deep narrative with self-aware, meta-game elements and witty writing that enrich the storyline.
  • Engaging gameplay featuring a quirky battle system, trial-and-error mechanics, and a Martyrdom system encouraging experimentation without serious penalties.
  • Great music and sound design that complements the classic JRPG vibe, along with minimalistic but charming visuals and compelling character designs.
  • The graphics may appear overly minimalist or unpolished to some players, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
  • The save system is cumbersome, requiring manual handling of save files in addition to an auto-save that may cause missed content.
  • Presence of bugs that can be game-breaking, and limited settings options such as lack of windowless mode negatively impact usability.
  • story

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story offers a rich, philosophical narrative with a unique blend of meta elements and fourth-wall breaks, creating a distinctive and intriguing RPG experience. It features lovable characters and a non-linear plot that encourages exploration and deep engagement with the lore. Overall, it's highly praised for its depth, originality, and thoughtful storytelling.

    • “An experimental philosophical narrative RPG game that is rich and deep with storyline and unique graphics, making it a one-of-a-kind experience.”
    • “If you like to explore every nook and cranny of story dialogue for lore, this game is for you!”
    • “The story isn't afraid to break the fourth wall while blending it into the plot, adding unique meta elements as you progress.”
  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some critics labeling them as poorly executed pixel art that detracts from the experience, while others appreciate the minimalistic, classic JRPG-inspired style that adds uniqueness and complements the game's deep narrative. Overall, the visuals may appeal to fans of retro or experimental aesthetics but can be a turn-off for those expecting more polished 3D graphics.

    • “An experimental philosophical narrative RPG game that is rich and deep with storyline and unique graphics that make it a one of a kind game.”
    • “It's similar to Undertale in the sense of being its own meta-game and a role-playing game, but Ren's Demons I is unique in its storytelling, visuals, and gameplay.”
    • “The art style is reminiscent of the classic JRPG games and I'm all for it.”
    • “Needless to say this was a complete and utter failure, from deplorably bad graphics to nausea-inducing writing.”
    • “This features really godawful pixelcrap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 29% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, featuring angelic choirs, guitar strums, and classic RPG battle themes, with some users even expressing interest in a soundtrack purchase. However, a few find the music repetitive and the overall audio system somewhat tedious.

    • “Music and sounds are utterly fantastic.”
    • “I honestly did not expect Ren's Demons I to have such great music.”
    • “The crisp angelic choir singing in all their holiness, the soothing strums of guitars, and even the battle music which again nails that classic RPG feeling.”
    • “Repetitive music, tedious systems, and lackluster progression.”
    • “I would be down to buy the soundtrack if there ever was one.”
  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is unique and encourages exploration and interaction to uncover the game’s environment, drawing some comparisons to Undertale’s meta role-playing style. However, it may have minor technical drawbacks, such as the lack of a windowless mode. Overall, the gameplay offers an engaging experience tied closely to its storytelling and visuals.

    • “Its gameplay system encourages you to interact and discover as much as possible to learn more about the environment.”
    • “It has an alright narrative not worth pushing through the gameplay to see more of.”
    • “It's similar to Undertale in the sense of being its own meta-game and a role-playing game, but Ren's Demons I is unique in its storytelling, visuals, and gameplay.”
    • “The game doesn't have a video setting for windowless gameplay, so you'll have to deal with seeing the window's border when you play.”
  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is characterized by repetitive and tedious systems, with slow progression that can feel dull. However, some players find humor and enjoyment in the quirky mechanics like looting towns, self-sacrifice for prestige, and exploiting mini-games to earn currency for further grinding.

    • “Repetitive music, tedious systems, and lackluster progression.”
    • “The way the world revolves around you as the chosen one is hilarious when you get to loot towns, off yourself for prestige points, break furniture, and cheat at deadly games (I got myself about a million coins from dodging knives before promptly spending it all on weapons for more XP grinding).”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is praised for its playful self-awareness and comedic scenarios, such as exploiting the world as the "chosen one" through looting, self-sacrifice for prestige, and quirky activities like cheating in deadly games. These elements add a lighthearted and entertaining tone to the gameplay.

    • “The way the world revolves around you as the chosen one is hilarious when you get to loot towns, off yourself for prestige points, break furniture, and cheat at deadly games. I got myself about a million coins from dodging knives before promptly spending it all on weapons for more XP grinding.”
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Ren's Demons I is a role playing game with fantasy, comedy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Ren's Demons I include indie, exploration, narrative, pixel graphics, experimental and others.

Ren's Demons I is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

Ren's Demons I was released on August 8, 2022.

Ren's Demons I was developed by yo252yo.

Ren's Demons I has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ren's Demons I for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Ren's Demons I is a single player game.

Similar games include Wildermyth, I Hate You, Please Suffer, Wandering Sword, Sacred Fire, Disgraced and others.