Classic Action: Devilish

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  • Summary: By combining a fast paced brick-and-paddle system along with great level design, we are bringing the fun and excitement in the vein of Breakout to a whole another level. This retro title has been enhanced with the better graphics, gameplay and the ability to use both screens. If you're a fanBy combining a fast paced brick-and-paddle system along with great level design, we are bringing the fun and excitement in the vein of Breakout to a whole another level. This retro title has been enhanced with the better graphics, gameplay and the ability to use both screens. If you're a fan of action pinball, this title is for you. Utilize the features of the DS to add a new element of fun and control to the game as you bounce your magical orb through the labyrinth both horizontally and vertically. Use the shoulder buttons to rotate your paddles to shoot your orb in any direction. Find and utilize various power-ups throughout your journey to aid you in your fight against evil. There is a total of 5 levels (with several sub-levels within each) with new and unique challenges and varying environments. Each level has a unique end boss that must be defeated to continue. The game automatically saves your progress so you can come back and play (replay) a level at anytime. [UFO Interactive]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 4 out of 6
  1. GameBrink
    81
    It’s a fun game, no doubts about that. But the lack of good use of the DSs features is disappointing, and I’m sure they could have added use of the touch screen, maybe for power-ups or something. [JPN Import]
  2. GameSpot
    50
    The only thing devilish about this overblown "Breakout" clone is its crummy collision detection.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    48
    A unique and fun game. Unfortunately, the game will only take between one and three hours to play through. Since there is no multiplayer or alternate play modes besides trial (playing levels over again to beat high scores), there is a serious lack of play value. This game was truly different, but ultimately, poorly executed.
  4. IGN
    30
    Devilish was a bad and uninspired port of a forgetable Genesis/Game Gear title when it hit the Nintendo DS in Japan a couple months after its launch, and it coming out as new two years later doesn't do that design any favors at all.
  5. Game Almighty
    28
    One thing you expect from a game of this type is some semblance of physics, but you won’t find anything of that nature here. For no reason whatsoever, the ball will just go bouncing off your paddle in random directions, making any notion of precision a lost cause.
  6. GamesRadar+
    20
    And with only average graphics and no multiplayer modes to look forward to, the action quickly grows as old and moldy as the skeletons you're bashing through.

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  1. jooglyroogly
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    I can't put this game down. I am currently typing with one hand. I love this game. Great boss battles and incredible physics.It also has I can't put this game down. I am currently typing with one hand. I love this game. Great boss battles and incredible physics.It also has an amazing original story. This is a must own for anyone who has a DS. Ignore all the terrible reviews and pick this up. You wont regret it.… Expand
  2. fooglymoogly
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    This game is awesome I play it almost everyday!! I think it could have improvements but it is definatley awesome!
  4. AlbertoG
    Jan 22, 2021
    9
    Great game for on the go, not a very deep game but fun nonetheless. another thing is that when playing this game you can play for hours, it'sGreat game for on the go, not a very deep game but fun nonetheless. another thing is that when playing this game you can play for hours, it's just so fun especially for a little ds game. I also want to point out that I didn't even know this was not an original game and was inspired by n old game but still enjoyed it and if you get this game you don't need to play the old one to understand or enjoy. overall solid very fun game for ds, would recommend… Expand