DemiKids: Light Version

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. Game Informer
    83
    DemiKids (both Light and Dark versions) are what the last Pokemon entires should have been... If you have any affinity for the GBA Pokemon games, DemiKids is a must-buy. [Sept 2003, p.126]
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  2. Deeko
    70
    The game’s storyline and Demon collecting aspect more than make up for these SNES shortcomings, providing gamers with an entertaining, albeit dark RPG.
  3. GameSpot
    66
    DemiKids doesn't stack up all that well against Nintendo's "Pokémon" games in terms of variety, fun, or overall cohesiveness, but it is decent enough to provide most players with a healthy 10 to 20 hours of play time.
  5. Nintendo Power
    66
    It's not Pokemon, but it covers similar territory. [Nov 2003, p.152]
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  6. GMR Magazine
    60
    DemiKids has a finer pedigree than most, but the rest of us are still waiting for these things to grow a spine. A curiosity at best. [Nov 2003, p.91]
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  7. GameSpy
    60
    This is a hard game. Despite the intended juvenile audience, keeping your demons alive through even a single battle can sometimes be a real struggle.
  8. IGN
    55
    Because the quest is extensive with plenty of levelling up opportunities, folks who really dig the wander-around-until-a-random-battle-occurs Japanese RPG gameplay will probably be able to swallow the game design of DemiKids.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    40
    So much of this game is derived from Pokemon that it's shameless.
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Awards & Rankings

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#78 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
34
#34 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. KyleK.
    Oct 10, 2004
    9
    Kind of ironic that some criticize it as a Pokemon ripoff, when in fact Pokemon essentially lifted its entire "recruit and train monsters" Kind of ironic that some criticize it as a Pokemon ripoff, when in fact Pokemon essentially lifted its entire "recruit and train monsters" system from the original Megami Tensei games on the NES and SNES (of which Demikids is a side-story). It is unfortunate, though, that the formerly rich and well-developed demon negotiation system is so limited in these games.… Full Review »
  2. AshleyB.
    Dec 29, 2003
    7
    Well, i don't think it's as good as Pokemon, but it is very creative. The creatures are more detailed, but when it comes to the way Well, i don't think it's as good as Pokemon, but it is very creative. The creatures are more detailed, but when it comes to the way the battle system is set up, it's not very easy to read.… Full Review »
  3. KaLokC.
    Nov 5, 2003
    9
    I love this game but... Is there anyone get the answer of "Magic Word" in the game?
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