World of Demons

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  • Summary: Known for their console action and PC games including NieR:Automata and the hit Bayonetta series, PlatinumGames thrust players into a fantastical world full of yokai - a class of supernatural monsters and spirits from Japanese folklore.

    Players will assume the role of a samurai leading an    Known for their console action and PC games including NieR:Automata and the hit Bayonetta series, PlatinumGames thrust players into a fantastical world full of yokai - a class of supernatural monsters and spirits from Japanese folklore.

    Players will assume the role of a samurai leading an army of yokai minions as they embark on a mission against evil. The game is set in a beautiful environment inspired by traditional Japanese artwork with gorgeous stages pulled from ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Along the way, they'll meet samurai allies and a menagerie of yokai, each with their own techniques and combo possibilities. Players will expand their arsenal of abilities to conquer all foes that stand before them, ultimately facing the fearsome Shuten Doji, lord of all oni.

    Sharpen your steel as this samurai tale is about to begin.    … Expand
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 6, 2021
    100
    Mixing, matching, levelling up, and forming strategies across such a massive, Pokemon-like range of monsters to collect and turn into special abilities gives World of Demons a level of depth and strategy that you would never expect at first, given how fast and fluid it is. Factor in the ukiyo-e-inspired art (which, no doubt, will be compared to Okami, but is much more appropriate to this game, given the narrative and visual arts traditions that Hyakki Yagyo belongs to), and a soundtrack that is heavy on the traditional Japanese instruments, and World of Demons is clearly a case of PlatinumGames looking to celebrate traditional Japanese culture and the arts. That is actually something that PlatinumGames hasn't done before, but the aesthetics, theme, tone, and quality of action here suits the developer perfectly, so, more of this in the future, please.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 19, 2021
    90
    While there’s no exploration, your character effectively just walking from fight to fight down an endless corridor, the intricacy and subtlety of each combat encounter continues to deepen even after hours of play. It’s a masterclass in game design, working flawlessly on a touchscreen.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 6, 2021
    85
    World of Demons is the practical representation of what happens when a talented, skilled dev team creates a stunning mobile experience, easily redefining the way to approach the action genre on smartphones and tablets.
  4. Vandal
    Apr 7, 2021
    78
    PlatinumGames delivers a solid arcade hack & slash with really good ideas, and offers both accessible gameplay and a deeper experience if we stick to it.
  5. 4P.de
    Apr 12, 2021
    75
    Fast katana action with Yokai as collectibles and a hint of Okami. Unfortunately it needs polish - mostly in presentation.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Apr 10, 2021
    75
    A deep action game, just as dynamic and enjoyable as its predecessors on traditional media. With World of Demons, the Japanese studio is indeed showing unfailing generosity, both on the size of the bestiary and on the number of powers available, without of course forgetting the options to improve the weapons and the different playable characters. Even after eight hours of play, we are surprised to discover new subtleties and possibilities, pushing to invest and widen the mind to face the advanced difficulty modes, thanks to the natural element system. Do this if you like action games, and have an Apple Arcade subscription.
  7. Game Rant
    Apr 15, 2021
    60
    Anyone wanting a basic hack-and-slash game with great graphics for their iOS devices can't go wrong with World of Demons on Apple Arcade, though fans should keep in mind that it falls quite short of PlatinumGames' best efforts.

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  1. btl630900
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    WOD is a great IOS game especially being basically $1 on apple arcade and with no need to spend anything. Its artyle is fantastic reminiscentWOD is a great IOS game especially being basically $1 on apple arcade and with no need to spend anything. Its artyle is fantastic reminiscent of okami with great locations, and fantastic painting like areas, enemies and the like. The combat is surprisingly good for an iPad / iOS game, with god combos and assists from the yokai setups and great enemy design and variety in general, letting you get special moves, and dodge and direct well with touch, a great system as expected of platinum. The story is surprisingly solid with the conflict and only really let down by the big cliffhanger ending What was that?! Sayo is best girl. Suprisingly good and underrated/ overlooked.… Expand

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#11 Best iOS Game of 2021
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#16 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2021
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#1 Most Shared iOS Game of 2021