The Devil's Face
- August 25, 2023
- Tzavis Studio
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Get on itch.io Store"The Devil's Face" is a horror game following Jonathan, a guilt-ridden man who, after a tragic accident, is judged in the afterlife and forced to live in the hell he has created. The game is based on the beliefs of a real pagan sect and the "Book of Demons," promising a deeper, more meaningful experience for players. With a focus on strong narrative and atmospheric horror, players will face the consequences of their actions in this journey through the afterlife.
Reviews
- The game features amazing graphics and a unique, trippy visual style that enhances the horror experience.
- The story is fascinating, exploring themes of descent into Hell and redemption, with multiple endings and secrets to discover.
- It successfully creates a creepy atmosphere with effective jump scares that can genuinely frighten players.
- The game is quite short, with a runtime of around an hour, leaving players wanting more depth and gameplay mechanics.
- The use of loud jump scares can feel cheap and overwhelming, detracting from the overall horror experience.
- Some technical issues, such as flickering lights and language settings, can hinder the gameplay experience for some players.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intriguing premise and exploration of a man's descent into hell following a tragic accident, offering a unique take on horror narratives. However, many reviewers feel that the story suffers from a short runtime and underdevelopment, leaving them wanting more depth and expansion. Despite its potential for a compelling and grounded tale, the execution falls short, particularly in the ending and gameplay mechanics.
“Fascinating story of a man's descent into hell after an accident that took his brother's life.”
“The story has an interesting premise to it, and not one I've seen explored in such a way in many other horror games.”
“There's potential here to tell a terrifyingly grounded story despite the surreal hellscapes you go through.”
“Good horror game, but using achievements to tell story elements is a very odd choice.”
“With a story and idea as ambiguous as the one the developers are trying to tell, the game needs to be longer, with more gameplay mechanics.”
“[The Devil's Face] had moments that surprised me, but they were weighed down by the short runtime, underdeveloped story, and lack of interesting mechanics.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and unique, sometimes trippy visuals, enhancing the overall experience of the walking simulator and psychological horror elements. Players appreciate the smooth performance alongside the impressive visual design.
“With its walking simulator play style, the graphics are amazing.”
“Last night's pick was 'The Devil's Face', a psychological horror/walking simulator blend with some interesting visuals.”
“Really unique visuals; it can get very trippy at times.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay in [i]the devil's face[/i] is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with players feeling that the mechanics are underdeveloped and sometimes unnecessary. While there are surprising moments, the overall experience is hindered by the game's brevity and ambiguity in storytelling.
“With a story and idea as ambiguous as the one the developers are trying to tell, the game needs to be longer, with more gameplay mechanics.”
“[i]The Devil's Face[/i] had moments that surprised me, but they were weighed down by the short runtime, underdeveloped story, and lack of interesting mechanics.”
“With a story and idea as ambiguous as the one the developers are trying to tell, the game needs to be longer, with more gameplay mechanics.”
“The lighter mechanics are kind of unnecessary; I don't really have anything else to say about them.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and immersive, creepy environments that effectively evoke a sense of fear and tension. Players appreciate the strong narrative elements and the embodiment of hellish themes, making it a must-play for fans of horror and jump scares.
“I was shocked at how this game turned out; the visuals are great. It's a must-play if you enjoy getting scared, with a creepy environmental atmosphere and jumpscares. It truly embodies what hell can be like.”
“The imagery, the atmosphere, the narrative, and the theme of redemption are all beautifully intertwined.”
“I was shocked at how this game turned out. Great visuals, a must-play if you enjoy getting scared. The creepy environmental atmosphere and jumpscares really made me feel like I was in hell; they truly embodied what hell can be like.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its creepy atmosphere, effectively enhancing the overall experience.
“I love the eerie atmosphere created by the creepy music.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's mood and enhances the overall experience.”
“The music adds an incredible layer of immersion, making every moment feel more intense.”
