Demonschool Reviews
But I cannot in good faith give a game that I want to like a good score; I have to rate what’s in front of me. And what I see is a lack of character growth, a lack of accessibility, and a lack of clear graphics. An interesting narrative only carries so much weight. It quickly makes one exhausted.
Devilishly moreish and hard to put down, only failed by performance snags and the absence of key quality-of-life features.
I yearn for more combat crunch, but, visually, Demonschool is deliciously excessive.
Demonschool is a lot of fun and provides a challenging, yet accessible strategic landscape. The mild horror elements pair well with the relaxed and somewhat goofy tone of the story, and the art style is well-suited to the late '90s setting.On the whole, Demonschool feels well-polished and thoughtfully constructed: a huge relief after the game's multiple delays!
Demonschool has a quirky charm. I initially enjoyed its battle system, but I grew bored with it before long. Even though I had to push myself to finish it, I walked away with a satisfying experience. The characters, the witty and snappy script, and the story development kept me hooked. It's not a groundbreaking game, but for those who enjoy over-the-top humor, puzzle-like gameplay, and demonic themes, it might be a good pick.
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I loved Demonschool. The tactical JRPG combat system will likely be the make-or-break component for most players. The lack of emphasis on stats is a bold choice that sometimes makes Demonschool feel more like a puzzle game than a strategy JRPG. The battle system won’t be for everyone. But the story, aesthetics, and vibes make Demonschool a real treat for longtime Shin Megami Tensei fans.
Bottom line, Demonschool delivers a fulfilling RPG experience using a forgiving and enjoyable turn-based combat system. Bundled with a light, fun supernatural story with enjoyable characters and there’s no way you can "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" with this game, highly recommended!
You might wonder if Demonschool is winking at us, aware of how it contorts itself to pack Faye’s calendar and conjures the illusion of freedom. Shortly after Faye arrives at Hemsk College, she squares up to deadlift a barbell. A dialogue tree presents you with two choices: lift the weight, or put it back down. “I told you it was nuanced,” Faye tells her recently minted best friend. Demonschool, like the exercise bit, is fun and funny. But nuanced? I’m not so sure.
Demonschool is clearly inspired by the horror hits of the early aughts, yet it produces a thrilling, inspired strategy game that stands on its own two devilish hooves.
Demonschool is a straight-A Turn-Based Strategy game. Thoughtful, stylish, innovative and incredibly fun.
Demonschool brings fresh and engaging strategic ideas to the popular Persona-like, school-focused RPG genre, but it’s held back by an overwhelming number of game-breaking bugs that desperately need fixing. After waiting three months for improvements following its initial build, I’m completely baffled that the same problems still plague it.
While Demonschool has a few issues to be fixed, it will leave you wanting to play more. With relatable characters, fun dialogue, and atmospheric music, Demonschool is a fun experience for fans of turn-based battle.
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Review in Italian |Read full review
You can't go wrong with Demonschool if you're looking for a school experience that's a bit like Persona and a bit like a GBA Fire Emblem game. 🏫
Have you ever wanted to spend a semester at uni trying to avert the apocalypse with a bunch of friends? Then you can’t go wrong with Demonschool, as it pays homage to horror media from past to present, all the while bringing the turn-based RPG genre into modern times. You might get lured in by the gorgeous visuals, but it’s the stellar combat that will get you hooked and will keep you coming back to the game again and again.
Demonschool has quite satisfying combat, although the narrative falters at times, and the tutorials are not very intuitive. The game strives to provide characters you’ll want to talk to; I would only ask for a more comprehensive translation, localized for example, in Brazilian Portuguese. The game is perfectly appealing due to its theme and charming pixel art and isometric style.
Review in Portuguese |Read full review
Demonschool is an excellent game that skillfully recaptures the feeling of playing an old-school Persona game.
Review in Portuguese |Read full review
Demonschool proves humor and character can outweigh tedious fights and the darkest of dangers, keeping its world engaging and alive in this indie TRPG.