The Triumphant Return of Diabolos
- June 10, 2022
- Bud of Lupine
Get on SteamDuring the rise of the Demon Lord, humanity put aside its differences and came together to save the world. After the war, humans began persecuting all demons, even those who didn’t align themselves with the Demon Lord. They were effectively forced to go into hiding. 18 years later, a young man named Rein trained alongside his childhood friend, Ciel. They aimed to become imperial knights for thei…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating storyline with well-developed characters, making for an engaging experience.
- Players can enjoy a variety of gameplay mechanics, including an expanding skill tree and strategic leveling system, allowing for diverse playstyles.
- The artwork and sound design are of high quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The story lacks coherence and can be considered uninteresting, with predictable plot twists.
- There is a significant lack of erotic content, with few CGs and limited variety in adult scenes.
- The game can feel grindy, especially at higher levels, and the difficulty spikes can be frustrating for players.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as captivating and engaging, particularly in the context of a JRPG, with action-packed battles and a soundtrack that enhances the narrative. However, opinions are mixed, with some players finding the plot illogical and uninteresting, while others appreciate the solid character development and entertaining elements, despite predictable twists. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which includes combat and exploration typical of the genre.
“A captivating storyline, action-packed battles, a soundtrack that tells a story as much as the words, and more is what you will get from this great JRPG-style adventure game.”
“For an H-game, it's long (roughly 22-26 hours), it has a good story with great characters.”
“The story is entertaining, even if the plot twists are somewhat predictable.”
“- nothing relates to the demon lord, which heavily impacts the story.”
“- the story... I have to say it is between meh and bad; the plot is totally illogical and uninteresting.”
“- lack of world map, proper quest log, diary, or something like that.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its depth and variety, featuring a unique ATB system and spell casting mechanics that enhance the experience. Players can enjoy extensive content, with the potential to level up to 999 and engage in over 40 hours of gameplay, making it ideal for those who appreciate grinding and strategic planning in a turn-based RPG.
“Where the game shines is in its gameplay.”
“You can level up to level 999, so if you are a player who likes to grind for power, in addition to the difficulty level and new game plus, the gameplay can be long (40+ hours).”
“It has a variety of game mechanics that add to the experience, such as using an ATB system instead of the usual turn system and spells having a cast time.”
“The triumphant return of Diabolos is a turn-based RPG with a gameplay focus on planning.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this JRPG-style adventure game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the captivating storyline and action-packed battles, effectively telling a story alongside the gameplay.
“A captivating storyline, action-packed battles, and a soundtrack that tells a story as much as the words do is what you will get from this great JRPG-style adventure game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be potentially excessive, as even those on the easiest difficulty with a level 100 party still face significant challenges in the end game. This suggests that the grind may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those seeking a more casual experience.
“For certain people, it might be too grindy; even playing on the easiest difficulty, a level 100 party still finds the end game challenging.”
“The grinding aspect feels excessive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling like I'm stuck in a loop.”
“I find the grinding to be tedious and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their high quality and exceptional artistry, showcasing top-notch visuals that enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The artwork is high quality, top-notch even.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“Every detail in the environment is beautifully rendered.”
