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The Demons Told Me to Make This Game

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grinding, atmosphere
99% User Score Based on 89 reviews

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The Demons Told Me to Make This Game is a single player role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Haunted Dude and was released on July 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In this cosmic horror adventure, you play as Dark Wisp, a spirit born in the Void who can possess people and influence their actions. Set during a bloody ritual and the last day of the world, you must manipulate time and choices to prevent your hosts from perishing. Unravel dark secrets involving demons, cults, and Elder Gods in a tense time loop narrative.

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story12 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of humor and dark themes, with engaging writing and memorable characters that keep players invested.
  • The time-loop mechanic is well-executed, allowing players to explore different outcomes and gather clues, making each playthrough feel rewarding.
  • The art style and soundtrack are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience of the game.
  • Some players find the mini-games frustrating and disconnected from the narrative, suggesting they detract from the overall experience.
  • There are reports of bugs and minor grammatical errors that can disrupt immersion, indicating a need for further polish.
  • The game lacks clear explanations for certain mechanics, which can lead to confusion and hinder the player's ability to fully enjoy the experience.
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is highly praised for its unique and engaging narrative, blending humor with dark themes and Lovecraftian elements. Players appreciate the depth of character development and the impact of choices on the unfolding plot, which keeps them invested and eager for more. The combination of well-written dialogue, intriguing lore, and innovative mechanics enhances the overall storytelling experience, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The story surrounding our characters is absolutely ridiculous in the best way possible, and I can't wait to see what's in store for our intrepid heroes.”
    • “It's rare for a story to be this well written and to keep me this invested, while at the same time managing to be so silly and make me laugh at the absurdity of the situations that occur.”
    • “The characters are so endearing and likable, and it's a joy to get to learn more about your hosts while you piece together the story.”
    • “To me, it was just a huge waste of time that got my mind out of the story every time I had to play a battle of the minds.”
    • “Of course, most of them don’t result in major story shifts (creating a branching narrative with long-term consequences is a madman’s task), and often lead to dead ends, but they do an excellent job of adding flavor, expanding the lore, and deepening the characters.”
    • “I must not have gotten far in 3 hours, but it feels like I finished it almost, although I'm constantly failing the mini-games on story mode.”
  • humor
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and natural dialogue, blending dark, absurd, and morbid elements that often lead to genuine laughter. Players appreciate the unique and unforced comedic moments, as well as the engaging writing that enhances the overall experience. While some found the humor hit-or-miss, the majority agree that it adds a fun and entertaining layer to the game's narrative.

    • “The game is hilarious, unhinged, morbid, and mysterious.”
    • “This is one of the few games that have genuinely made me laugh out loud.”
    • “The writing is funny and very well done.”
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative time-loop mechanic, which enhances the narrative and allows for engaging exploration of choices and consequences. Players appreciate the combination of story and puzzle elements, as well as the ability to skip previously played segments, making the experience more fluid. However, some criticism is directed at the "battle of the mind" mechanic, which detracts from the overall enjoyment, while the unique mechanics and character interactions keep players invested for hours.

    • “Honestly, this little game deserves an award; if not for its art, then for the CYOA-style time-traveling gameplay.”
    • “The game combines story and puzzle into one narrative with unique mechanics and ideas.”
    • “I cannot stress enough how much I love the time loop mechanic and the in-universe reason for you to carry knowledge between loops and between characters.”
    • “Eventually, I would recommend deleting the 'battle of the mind' mechanic that was obviously the only thing I didn't enjoy (actually, I utterly despise it) in the game.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit rough in some places, but I guess that’s part of the charm?”
    • “I think repainting the game as something more visually fighting the hosts is the best path forward, some kind of mental tug of war or outmaneuvering rather than vague rhythm game mechanics.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its fantastic soundtrack and artistic integration. While some mention that it can become repetitive over time, the majority find it immersive and fitting for the game's themes, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “The OST is fantastic, super excited to play the rest of the loops.”
    • “The art style is great, the music is really good, the artistic vibes are just immaculate.”
    • “Amazing art and soundtrack, the story easily absorbs you in to try and figure out its mysteries.”
    • “Music fits the atmosphere too, though it can get a little repetitive after a while.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable due to the effective time loop concept, which mitigates tedium. However, some users express frustration with the need to repeat specific scenes and minigames for completion, suggesting that certain elements can become tedious, especially when requiring multiple playthroughs to explore different choices. Future updates are anticipated to improve this experience further.

    • “It's hilarious and serious at the same time, and unlike most games I've played where you have to go back and redo parts, this was not tedious.”
    • “Some of the clues require very specific dialogue choices to unlock, which can get tedious quickly when repeating the same scene over and over for the sake of completion, especially replaying the minigames.”
    • “It would be super tedious on replay to try out the different choices if you have to start a new game each time.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and vibrant art style, which combines elements of creepiness and humor. Reviewers appreciate the artistic vibes and the overall aesthetic, noting that it complements the engaging story and supernatural themes effectively.

    • “The art style is great, the music is really good, the artistic vibes are just immaculate.”
    • “Fantasic game, vibrant art style with great writing.”
    • “The story is engaging, the choices matter, although questionable at times, and the art style is beautiful.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a high replayability factor due to its satisfying array of choices, each with meaningful consequences. Players are encouraged to replay the game as it unlocks additional options and outcomes, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The game offers a satisfying amount of choices, each with consequences, resulting in high replay value. It rewards you for replaying by unlocking more choices for different outcomes.”
    • “Every playthrough feels unique due to the diverse paths and decisions available, making you want to dive back in for a different experience.”
    • “With multiple endings and character arcs, the game encourages you to explore every possibility, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels in creating a tense and spooky atmosphere, keeping players on edge with unpredictable threats and terrifying creatures. The music complements this ambiance effectively, although it may become repetitive over time.

    • “The spooky atmosphere is tremendous; you never know whether your characters are safe or not. Just when you think they are, a terrifying creature always shows up to try to kill one of them (that hoboctopus... t_t).”
    • “The spooky atmosphere is tremendous; you never know whether your characters are safe or not, and when you think they are, a terrifying creature always shows up to try to kill one of them (that hoboctopus... t_t).”
    • “The music fits the atmosphere too, though it can get a little repetitive after a while.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a unique blend of humor and gore, creating a juxtaposition that is both entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt. This combination elicits a range of feelings, making the experience memorable and impactful.

    • “Funny, gory, and somehow heartfelt all at once.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has generated excitement among users, with many expressing satisfaction and anticipation based on promotional content.

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The Demons Told Me to Make This Game is a role playing game with horror and mystery themes.

The Demons Told Me to Make This Game is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Demons Told Me to Make This Game.

The Demons Told Me to Make This Game was released on July 21, 2025.

The Demons Told Me to Make This Game was developed by Haunted Dude.

The Demons Told Me to Make This Game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Demons Told Me to Make This Game is a single player game.

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