Demon Hunter: Shadow World

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"Demon Hunter: Shadow World" is a single-player Role Playing Game that offers hardcore hack-and-slash action in a splendidly designed world. The game boasts of perfect gameplay, but is held back by numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. Despite its flaws, it provides an entertaining action-RPG experience for fans of the genre.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,782 reviews

graphics63 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay, reminiscent of classic hack and slash games.
Engaging combat system that requires skill and strategy, making it challenging yet rewarding.
No ads during gameplay, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

Frequent crashes and performance issues, especially after updates, making the game unplayable for many users.
Pay-to-win mechanics with many characters and upgrades locked behind a paywall, limiting free-to-play progression.
Lack of proper tutorials and explanations, leading to confusion about game mechanics and item management.

graphics
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and high quality, with many users noting the smoothness and fluidity of the visuals. However, several players report significant issues with frame rate drops and lag, particularly during intense graphical moments, which detracts from the overall experience. While the art style and design are often highlighted as exceptional, there is a call for more customizable graphic settings to accommodate a wider range of devices.
- “The graphics and gameplay are on another level entirely for an Android game; it's a must play.”
- “The graphics are not only gorgeous but smooth, and the progression system is actually rewarding.”
- “Awesome game, great graphics, and smooth gameplay.”
- “But, there is a big issue with fps drops ('lags') that happens during graphical stages and effects.”
- “The one glaring thing holding this game back is fps: it consistently freezes for a second while multiple enemies are on the screen, or (more frustratingly) when bosses perform certain higher-graphic attacks.”
- “Good game in general but the game lags so bad on my phone, I wish the game had lower, medium, higher graphic settings; the textures of the game are very high in quality and make the game lag.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
22%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. However, some users noted issues such as bugs, crashes, and a lack of content or storyline, which detracted from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many found the gameplay to be fun, addictive, and easy to pick up, with a unique charm reminiscent of popular titles like Hollow Knight and Souls-like games.
- “Awesome action and gameplay.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are on another level entirely for an Android game, it's a must play.”
- “I love the gameplay and art style of the game, and it runs super smooth, truly one of a kind.”
- “Forced waits detract from gameplay.”
- “Only problem is long loading and laggy gameplay.”
- “Doesn't have stable frame rate for mid-end android, and that's bad; gameplay runs choppy and sometimes the button miss clicks, it gets worse.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the game's lack of a compelling story, with many players expressing a desire for a narrative to enhance their experience. While some appreciate the gameplay mechanics and visuals, the absence of a storyline leaves the game feeling bland and unengaging for many. Overall, players feel that a more developed narrative could greatly improve the game's appeal.
- “I really wish this game had lore, like an actual story to immerse yourself in.”
- “One of the best story mobile games out there.”
- “Best graphics but need more storyline.”
- “It's a sideways scrolling game, but there is absolutely no story.”
- “I think it's better if you put some storyline than just fight with no objective or meaning.”
- “There is no story, the levels are just one straight path with a few enemies in each room, and it just feels really bland.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
10%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and the lack of intrusive monetization strategies, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users have criticized the game for being "pay-to-win" and described it as a cash grab, particularly highlighting issues with microtransactions and the loss of previously purchased content. Overall, while the ad-free experience is praised, concerns about monetization practices and stability persist.
- “So far no ads or requests to pay for anything.”
- “Lovely game honestly, I love the style of the game; it gives you a sense of hollowness and the gameplay's unique. Also, I ran into a no ads playthrough in a whole chapter!”
- “Love that it's no ads.”
- “The only complaint I have is that it doesn't have ad rewards.”
- “Edit: this game is pay to win. I give up; if you don't have money, you don't want to play this game. It's a pure cash grab. It looks generous at first, but it becomes obvious.”
- “It really is a good game, but I'm dropping to 3 stars because I've already purchased the premium version when it was Shadow Hunter. Then they took it off the Play Store, so I separately purchased characters and downloaded another app to play it, which made my previous version no longer viable. Now I would have to buy the premium version again and unlock characters again for the third time. It's starting to seem like a cash grab.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent freezing and frame rate drops, especially during intense gameplay scenarios like boss fights or when multiple enemies are present. Many players report persistent bugs and glitches that hinder their experience, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. While some users appreciate the graphics and gameplay, the overall sentiment indicates a pressing need for bug fixes and performance improvements.
- “Great graphics, very fluid; runs great.”
- “No glitches, fun and easy to make your character stronger.”
- “The one glaring thing holding this game back is fps: it consistently freezes for a second while multiple enemies are on the screen, or (more frustratingly) when bosses perform certain higher-graphic attacks.”
- “Awsome game but fix your bugs 🤬 after the new update, I am tapping to play but I cannot enter the game and the game freezes on the home screen.”
- “Good game looks like Darkness Rises but the biggest problem is it freezes a lot; can't able to play so had to uninstall.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with grinding in games, often finding it tedious and unproductive, especially when combined with pay-to-win mechanics and unreliable account systems. Many feel that the time invested in grinding does not yield satisfactory rewards, leading to a negative overall experience.
- “Useless grinding.”
- “So all that money you may spend on one character, all that grinding and gacha pulls.”
- “I just closed off the game for the first time and when I come back my account is gone. I even linked it and saved too, but when I want to log in, it says 'couldn't login, unknown error.' Ah man, this is really annoying. I can't believe I just spent all that time grinding in this game for nothing.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
Overall, players report significant issues with optimization, citing poor performance, frequent crashes, and lag, which detracts from the gaming experience. While some enjoy the gameplay and challenge, many feel that substantial improvements are needed to enhance stability and responsiveness.
- “Game is at the top in hack and slash. Cons: needs optimization and control customization. Pros: not totally pay-to-win, but really challenging in every aspect, which is good, and there are nice freebies.”
- “I have tried several times to redownload the game, which has poor performance on the game's end.”
- “A lot of things going on and it's just not optimized.”
- “This game has poor performance and it always crashes before it even begins. It is very frustrating, so the game needs a lot of improvement.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and seamless integration with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the game's impressive visuals and deep artistic elements. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with many players expressing their enjoyment and satisfaction.
- “The soundtrack is so epic, visuals are incredible, well done!”
- “Smooth gameplay and great music.”
- “Deep art, deep music, amazing and deep game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its well-thought-out design, including armor and weapons, which enhances player engagement. The characters are easy to understand and loveable, with a rewarding system that allows players to unlock additional characters and costumes through gameplay rather than purchases, adding depth to the experience.
- “Well thought out character design, armor, and weapons.”
- “Easy to understand and love the character designs.”
- “Cool character design, fluid and entertaining combat mechanics, and I like that you can earn the other characters and different costumes through beating levels instead of having to buy them.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find humor in the absurdity of the boss's berserk mode, where its relentless attacks create a comically impossible challenge, leading to questions about the feasibility of defeating it without overwhelming power.
- “It's hilarious when the boss goes into berserk mode, launching relentless attacks that leave no window for counterattacks. How are you even supposed to defeat the boss? Do you need to have double the power compared to them?”
- “The game's humor shines through in its quirky character interactions and absurd situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and the unexpected comedic moments that pop up during gameplay, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for improvements to the game's mechanics to enhance its replayability, indicating that current issues may hinder the overall experience.
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”