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. 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

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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

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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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