Tao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal

 DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2006
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. R.P.
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Great, love it no mater what "they" say.
  2. ZurellV.
    May 26, 2006
    8
    It's a sequel to the PS's Azure Dreams and despite what the other magazine and web reviews say, this game was well done and true to the Azure series in the mid 90's. The menu controls I wished were a little bit user-friendly but overall it's a pleasant and suprisingly addictive rpg for dungeon fans.
  3. NiceGuy
    Jun 17, 2006
    7
    I enjoyed and/or tolerated every aspect of the game except for 3 critical issues. I wish some sort of game mechanic made drawing out your spells necessary, as it is, it has no value other than replacing a spell selection menu. There's very few places in the entire game that put you in unique tactical situations. And save points are a pet peeve of most gamers, and this game provides I enjoyed and/or tolerated every aspect of the game except for 3 critical issues. I wish some sort of game mechanic made drawing out your spells necessary, as it is, it has no value other than replacing a spell selection menu. There's very few places in the entire game that put you in unique tactical situations. And save points are a pet peeve of most gamers, and this game provides one that is really difficult not to be annoyed with over time. As the mixed reviews will testify, this is not a game for everyone. You must be able to enjoy slower paced games, and you must have a high tolerance for repetition. If you have both of those qualities, you'll find a lot of subtle things within the game that make it enjoyable. If you don't possess those traits, odds are you'll never complete the game and never give the game a second thought. In a nutshell, this game is a mix of Diablo, Pokemon, and Final Fantasy Tactics, but unfortunately, isn't quite as good as any of it's parents.… Expand
  4. EricM.
    Jun 25, 2007
    8
    This is a fun game in the genre of the dungeon crawler. Based on Azure Dreams, it's like half a sequal. You keep your levels this time, you monsters don't lose MP just for being collared the exp rewards don't lesson when you have one or both or your monsters collared. Missed is the random dungeon floors and their earthquakes and the subquests to earn the favor of a girl. As This is a fun game in the genre of the dungeon crawler. Based on Azure Dreams, it's like half a sequal. You keep your levels this time, you monsters don't lose MP just for being collared the exp rewards don't lesson when you have one or both or your monsters collared. Missed is the random dungeon floors and their earthquakes and the subquests to earn the favor of a girl. As for dying I also enjoy going back to the last save versus waking up sans your equipment. If you enjoy these kinds of games and like Azure Dreams then Tao is worth checking out.. You will have to get used to using the touch screen to play though.… Expand
  5. Kingdomhear
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Credo che sia il gioco più deludente che abbia mai portato a termine...monotono sotto ogni punto di vista....

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best DS Game of 2006
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#44 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
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#31 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 28
  3. Negative: 10 out of 28
  1. Cheat Code Central
    50
    For best results, keep the seal on this game unopened so as not to release the demon of boredom - and to facilitate a much easier exchange or refund at the store where it was accidentally purchased.
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  2. GameZone
    65
    The design flaws detract from the game, and there isn’t enough variety to make the annoying features worth overlooking.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    43
    Any joy you might glean from Tao's progressive treasure collecting and monster slaying will be completely drowned by your tears of boredom. [May 2006, p.108]
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