Serment - Contract with a Devil | Game Brain

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In "Serment - Contract with a Devil," players navigate a visual novel setting, where they form a contract with a devil to save a loved one. The game features a mixture of romance, drama, and supernatural elements, with the player's choices affecting the direction of the story. As they delve deeper into the world of devils and magic, players must weigh the cost of their choices and the consequences they may bring.

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

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

story22 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is easy to learn but offers depth, making it accessible for casual players while still engaging for veterans.
The character interactions and light-hearted story provide a fun and enjoyable atmosphere, especially for fans of cute anime aesthetics.

The time management mechanics can be frustrating, often forcing players to rush through dungeons and miss out on events.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, with some mechanics like crafting and cooking being largely unnecessary.
Technical issues such as lag and unresponsive controls detract from the overall experience, making navigation and combat cumbersome.

story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
74%
6%
The story in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it takes a long time to develop and is not a strong selling point. While some players appreciate the lighthearted and cute elements, particularly in character interactions and romance arcs, others find the narrative to be minimalistic and repetitive, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, those seeking a rich story experience may be disappointed, as the game leans more towards a casual dungeon crawler with charming art rather than a compelling narrative.
- “The story is simple and the character interactions are pretty lighthearted.”
- “Serment has a really cute and bubbly story, which will be perfect for people looking for some joyful entertainment with no drama.”
- “The writing is also quite solid - while the story is simplistic and essentially very short, it's simply fun to read.”
- “The story is practically nonexistent, and while the character style and art are fine, that's not nearly enough to carry this zero-effort game.”
- “The bad: the story, as it would be, is both negligible and abysmal.”
- “If you're hoping for much of a story you'll be disappointed, though maybe not if what you actually wanted was a lite dungeon crawler with pretty art.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding the RPG and dungeon-crawling mechanics too simplistic and marred by unnecessary features like crafting and fishing. While certain mechanics, such as combat and dungeon puzzles, offer some challenge and depth, many feel that the overall experience can become tedious, especially with time constraints and unbalanced late-game items. However, recent updates have improved gameplay, making it more engaging for some players.
- “This game has amazing gameplay and is very interesting; my rating is 88/100.”
- “The in-game spinner mechanic as well as the orb puzzles are challenging, and honestly, I probably spent a good 2 hours trying to fully solve all of the floors with their various usages of dungeon resetting and fast travel.”
- “The dungeon-crawling mechanics are solid, with a good sense of progression and customization - some late-game items are definitely unbalanced, but generally, there's a good number of viable team compositions and tactics, with active and passive skills bound to both each character and some equippable items.”
- “The RPG/dungeon crawling mechanics are too simple, and the game has some random and unnecessary mechanics like the crafting system and the fishing minigame, which don't add to the game.”
- “The gameplay is a severe disappointment to me.”
- “The time mechanics were more of an annoyance than anything, since it kicks you out of the dungeon when you start to make some progress in mapping it, and it doesn't add any extra depth to the gameplay to compensate.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and catchy, particularly praising the battle theme. However, some users noted a lack of variety in the dungeon tracks and experienced issues with music stuttering during gameplay, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the music contributes positively to the addictive and challenging nature of the dungeons.
- “The dungeons are really addictive, challenging, and the music is really good!”
- “The music is enjoyable, and the visuals are solid.”
- “The music is catchy enough for you not to want to kill yourself after 8 floors, thank goodness. But until you're on floor 8, you never want to go places, craft, or cook because they all take time, time which you're not sure you have because the game has no reference to how much you are going to earn in the next part of the dungeon, and the game is all about paying off a debt.”
- “The music also stuttered out for me every time I took a step in the dungeon, leading me to become very familiar with about the first second or two of the dungeon theme.”
- “The rest of the music is serviceable, and the battle theme is honestly good.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The graphics of "Serment - Contract with a Devil" are widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning artwork and solid visuals as the game's standout features. The art style is particularly noted for its quality, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic appeal of the game.
- “The artwork was the best aspect of the game.”
- “Graphically, 'Serment - Contract with a Devil' looks stunning.”
- “The music is enjoyable, and the visuals are solid.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Players note that grinding in the game can be quite tedious, often requiring significant time investment, especially in dungeon crawling. However, the introduction of a New Game Plus mode allows players to skip gold grinding, improving quality of life for those seeking to complete all endings. Recent patches have also adjusted experience gain to alleviate some of the grinding frustrations, but many still find the overall experience repetitive.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The dungeon is also fairly short; you can easily get to the last floor and be bored farming there for days before the storyline's end.”
- “Serment feels really tedious at times.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's optimization is generally user-friendly, with relaxed deadline objectives that cater to casual players and reduce the need for intense optimization strategies. While there were initial performance issues, particularly in dungeons, most of these problems have been addressed and resolved.
- “The deadline objectives are very relaxed and merciful, so no crazy or serious optimization play is required, making it good for casual players.”
- “There were some issues with performance, but they are now mostly solved.”
- “Horrible performance in dungeons.”
- “There were some issues with performance, but now are mostly solved.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for a buggy user interface and non-functional skill hotkeys, leading to a clunky experience. These issues may be attributed to its development in the Ren'Py engine.
- “The UI is buggy, and skill hotkeys don't work.”
- “The game feels somewhat clunky and buggy, possibly due to being made in Ren'Py.”
- “The UI is buggy, and skill hotkeys don't work.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in the game is largely criticized for lacking a sense of exploration, as players feel it is primarily focused on collecting orbs and keys to progress, rather than immersing them in a captivating environment.
- “There's no sense of exploration or atmosphere; instead, most of the floors ask you to gather orbs and keys to unlock doors.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features cute art and a heartwarming story that resonates with players, evoking a sense of warmth and emotional connection.
- “Cute art and a heartwarming story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is minimal, with only a single notable reference to a more entertaining title, leaving players wanting more comedic content. The overall narrative is basic and repetitive, which detracts from the potential for humor to enhance the experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the character design is visually impressive, suggesting a strong emphasis on aesthetics in character development. However, there is no specific mention of depth or growth in the characters themselves.

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