Demonschool
Last updated: 2025-11-20
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- Engaging tactical puzzle combat with rewinds.
- Refreshing charm with stylish retro visuals.
- Diverse character abilities and customization options.
- Weak story, dialogue, and underdeveloped characters.
- Frequent technical issues and localization problems.
- Shallow minigames and supporting systems.
Emotions
Satisfaction23%Enjoyment16%Excitement11%Appreciation11%Disappointment6%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 84
- Helpful reviews
- 81%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 19%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 93%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 7%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 354
- Negative points
- 117
- Gameplay points
- 111
- Perf. points
- 2
- Rec. points
- 43
- Misc points
- 18
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 33.5% Avg playtime 1.2h | 2731.4% Avg playtime 1h |
| > 2h playtime | 22.3% Avg playtime 8.1h | 5462.8% Avg playtime 8.8h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 92 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 2.9 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 0 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 0.9 days |
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Engaging puzzle-like combat
| The combat system is highly praised for its unique, tactical, and puzzle-like nature, often compared to games like 'Into the Breach'. Players appreciate its depth, strategic planning, snappy execution, and the forgiving rewind mechanic. | 100% |
Refreshing and charming experience
| Players find the game to be a breath of fresh air, offering a unique and charming experience that stands out from similar titles. Its overall polish and enjoyable gameplay loop are frequently praised. | 89% |
Stylish retro-inspired visuals
| The game's art direction is consistently lauded, with many noting its unique blend of stylized 3D and pixel art, reminiscent of classic Persona/SMT titles. The visuals, character designs, UI, and overall aesthetics are described as highly polished, charming, and full of personality. | 75% |
Phenomenal and fitting music
| The game's soundtrack receives widespread acclaim, described as phenomenal, funky, and perfectly fitting the game's mood and atmosphere. It enhances the overall experience and encourages players to linger. | 30% |
Immersive world and atmosphere
| Players are immediately drawn into the game's world, appreciating its strong atmosphere and "hang-out" vibes. This creates a desire to explore, interact with NPCs, and engage with the social aspects without feeling pressured. | 25% |
Well-written, quickly engaging story
| The game's story and writing are well-received, noted for being interesting and avoiding time-wasting. The narrative starts quickly and effectively draws players in with its mysterious elements. | 23% |
Substantial game content
| Players find the game offers a good amount of content, providing 20-25 hours of playtime with rich late-game activities. The variety in gameplay aspects prevents boredom and maintains engagement. | 18% |
Unique, well-designed bosses
| The game features excellent monster and boss designs, with unique mechanisms that require strategic understanding rather than rote memorization. This craftsmanship contributes to satisfying encounters. | 18% |