Super Turbo Demon Busters!

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Super Turbo Demon Busters! is a single player action game. It was developed by HeroLabs and was released on December 8, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

UBER-FASTRapid and unforgiving gameplay where you will run away from hazards and combat monsters.TURBO-RANDOMEvery level is generated, every situation is unique.SUPER-DEEPA plenty of heroes to lead and tons of weapons to fire. So, your beloved superiors have just landed you, by mistake, on a home world of every monster, virus and hazard in our galaxy. Time is running out before you either burn …

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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Super Turbo Demon Busters! offers a chaotic and energetic roguelite shooter experience with a humorous tone and engaging pixel art.
The game features fast-paced gameplay with quick room-to-room progression, allowing for constant experimentation and adrenaline-filled fun.
It successfully captures the essence of retro arcade shooters while providing a lightweight and casual gaming experience suitable for short play sessions.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and simplistic mechanics, often feeling more like a clicker than a true roguelite, which may disappoint players seeking depth.
As a port of a mobile game, it lacks meaningful content and variety, with many players noting bugs and unbalanced character abilities.
The procedural generation does not always create significantly different scenarios, leading to a sense of sameness and diminishing long-term engagement.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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63%
14%
The gameplay of "Super Turbo Demon Busters" is characterized by its fast-paced, simplistic mechanics that prioritize speed over complexity, leading to a repetitive experience that may not satisfy players seeking depth or strategy. While some find it enjoyable and addictive, especially as a rogue-like, many reviews highlight its lack of tactical elements and the oversimplification of character mechanics, resulting in a gameplay loop that can feel monotonous after a short time. Overall, it appeals primarily to fans of the genre but may disappoint those looking for more engaging or varied gameplay.
- “Overall, super turbo demon busters may not have much in the way of gameplay, but it makes up for it by being quite addicting.”
- “Don't expect the most skill-based game you have ever played, but it's fun nonetheless and its fast gameplay allows you to fit it into short time windows.”
- “None of the single elements used in this odd mix of themes and mechanics is especially well done, but the combination is more than the sum of its parts in an oddly compelling way.”
- “How'd you manage to have a better story going but fumble the gameplay like this?”
- “Very repetitive and there is not much tactics or anything interesting to do; your main goal is to grind, and after 15 minutes, you've seen everything this game has to offer. There is not much more other than new characters and monsters, but the brainless gameplay stays the same.”
- “If, like me, you find yourself watching the video and thinking, 'cool, I dig the aesthetic, but what's the actual gameplay look like?' that's where you and I got confused.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The game's story is described as lacking depth and coherence, often overshadowed by gameplay issues and bugs that hinder the overall experience. While some players find the narrative cheesy yet enjoyable, others criticize it for being minimal and poorly integrated into the gameplay, with many quests failing to function properly. Overall, the story seems to serve merely as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element of the experience.
- “The PC version also adds a story and character banter, which gives the game a lot more personality.”
- “Sixthly: there is even a storyline and some deep core unveiling by unlocking stage after stage after stage.”
- “One of the best rogue-likes I have played; the story is a little cheesy, but if you can look past that, it's quite enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay consists of traversing several random science labs with only the semblance of a story to guide you.”
- “How'd you manage to have a better story going but fumble the gameplay like this?”
- “- no story”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, particularly for its nostalgic 80's synth vibe, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. However, some players note that the soundtrack is limited and can become repetitive, mirroring the gameplay experience. Overall, while the music enhances the game, it is not enough to compensate for other repetitive elements in gameplay and enemy design.
- “Firstly: the music score is absolutely awesome!”
- “I totally love 80's breeze synth music!”
- “Music is great, combat is done very well and is also a very interesting take.”
- “There isn't much of a soundtrack; enemies are repetitive as well, and sometimes you get into a level where you probably won't be able to win due to the enemy type and lack of health drops.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are generally considered serviceable, with a bold and readable aesthetic that enhances the game's fast-paced nature, despite some visual repetition in environments. While the overall design effectively communicates danger, opinions vary on the gameplay experience, leaving some players confused about how the visuals translate into actual gameplay.
- “While the environments tend to repeat visually, the overall aesthetic supports the game’s frantic pace—everything is bold, readable, and designed to communicate danger instantly.”
- “The graphics are well done, the music is good, and there is an interesting idea behind it, involving dungeons that expand as you defeat enemies and find items, allowing the player to either explore everything or exit as soon as they find the exit.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments tend to repeat visually, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by deliberate absurdity and exaggerated enemies, contributing to its fast-paced, action-packed gameplay. While some players find the humor engaging and addictive, others criticize it as poor and childish. Overall, the comedic elements enhance the rogue-like experience, making it both entertaining and enjoyable for many.
- “The game treats its premise with deliberate absurdity, using humor, exaggerated enemies, and nonstop action to keep the player constantly moving from one explosive encounter to the next.”
- “Funny rogue-like game where you roam the rooms and kill enemies, passing level by level, counting resources, choosing proper weapons, upgrading, and shopping - a pretty playable and extremely addictive game!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the monetization model of the game, noting that it eliminates pay-to-win mechanics, advertisements, and time-out locks found in the free mobile version, resulting in a more enjoyable experience.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind a paywall, forcing players to spend if they want to progress.”
- “The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall experience and make it feel more like a cash grab.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly criticizing its simplistic clicker mechanics that demand active engagement to achieve grindy milestones. Overall, the mobile port is viewed negatively due to its reliance on repetitive tasks.
- “A bad, grindy mobile port.”
- “At the end of the day, it's a very simplistic clicker requiring an active play style with very grindy achievements.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its chunky, expressive characters and grotesquely charming monsters, all set against vibrant neon environments filled with glowing hazards, creating a visually striking and immersive experience.
- “The characters are chunky and expressive, the monsters grotesquely charming, and the environments drenched in neon atmospheres and glowing hazards.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for being a buggy port of a free title, leading to significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is a buggy port of a free game on the Google Play Store called Dead Shell.”