Book of Demons

This is not a hack&slash game! Don't expect Diablo! Book of Demons is a casual roguelike dungeon crawler with unique mechanics and gameplay. Pick one of three classes: warrior, rogue (archer) or mage. At all times, a town is available for you to visit and get "geared up". Well, there isn't really any traditional equipment, all the personalization of your character stems from your equiped cards. These cards are placed in what is essentially an action bar where you would expect skills (1-9). The cards actually can be active skills like arrow storm or fiery jump, or they may represent equipment with passive bonuses - boots (floor effects don't harm you), shield (chance to block arrows), health potion etc. These cards are found in the dungeon and can be noticably upgraded. In the style of Diablo 1 (so many references!), there is only one dungeon, aka the cathedral. You move down from floor to floor with the end goal being the demon at the bottom. If you decide to return to town, you can return to any dungeon floor you've already visited (you don't have to re-clear). On a dungeon floor, you move on set pathways that intersect in a 90 degree fashion (all movement is limited to 4 directions) - again: you can only walk on the pathways, meaning there's a very linear movement through corridors. If you look at any gameplay, you will understand. Thanks to this movement mechanic, this game is not too dynamic or frantic like D2. There are many different types of enemies with unique traits that require different approach (also depending on the class you're playing). Some have shields that require precise targeting of shield icon on the enemy, some monsters go berserk if you attack them too fast etc. And there are mini bosses on some floors. This game tries many "new" things at once, and it's very refreshing. But I also feel that from design's perspective, it's missing an identity. That's why I give 4 stars. But I highly recommend anyone interested to try it!

First of the game (within its limitations) plays well, feels well and pokes fun of exceptional games of past well. Problem is not that the developers would be untalented but by design constrains i would consider prototypical of smartphone designs - player character is stuck to a specific path as opposed to roam free (whilst enemies fiendishly DO move wherever they wish). I did play the Diablo "demons" as book is called in-game book (from my understanding its one of two available chapters to me - books appear to feature specific icons of genre to make fun of but also pay homage to) and as avid fan of the game hats spoofed in the book i did catch on few things that were brought in to try and differentiate but also tip a hat off to - "the sanctity of this place has been fouled" bit with reference to Life of Brian was very hilarious to me. I only wish the developers had more err whatever they need to make proper PC game because this is how i imagine early projects of great studios should look - taking from the best and giving it your own spin. Restraints of path are however too much for me to bare so i can only give 3 *. + Excellent visual style, Solid homage (bare in mind i solely played one book) Quality gameplay (given its limitations) Humour clear concise interface that needs nowhere near the amount of tutorial presented - entirely too limited movement combat restricted by need to cater to touchscreen (nitpick) overbearing tutorial - the game presents concepts well enough to not need text pop-ups to stop play. Judgement: play it to see if you like it, i personally can recommand it with asterisks that this should be viewed more as a port from inferior platform than PC game. Grim future awaits i fear if we let talented people waste their talents on just portables.

That's a lie, there is a lot of depth to this one. Very rewarding and customizable too.

Original ideas and beatiful art style!

Cant complain as I got it free, BUT... Even with low settings, and believe me my computer can handle higher settings...the stupid game frequently locks up my computer and I have to restart. For a small filesize and cheap graphics, this shouldnt be an issue. If I would have paid for it I would be getting a refund! Yes, it looks nice, yes there are some fun and interesting aspects...but the consistent freezes every time I play it make it worthless. If the game actually worked I would give it maybe 3-4 stars because it's better than most timewaster games...but this unfinished POS is barely worth a one star review. Check the forums here, no solutions, and a lot of bad things about the company and comparing this version to Steam.... That alone should raise red flags. If they ever update the game HERE so it works, maybe I will change my rating. Otherwise save yourself the trouble and don't waste your time with this, even free.