Book of Demons

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User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 146 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 50 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 146
  3. Negative: 81 out of 146

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  1. BazookaJoe
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Got the game in early access with no regrets, its come forward in leaps and bounds! I can play the game for hours straight or only 20 mins and still feel like I've progressed and achieved something. I always keep coming back to it regardless of what else I'm playing. I cant wait to see what other games they will add to the collection in the future. I even purchased the Supporters Pack asGot the game in early access with no regrets, its come forward in leaps and bounds! I can play the game for hours straight or only 20 mins and still feel like I've progressed and achieved something. I always keep coming back to it regardless of what else I'm playing. I cant wait to see what other games they will add to the collection in the future. I even purchased the Supporters Pack as soon as it was available, small companies like this with a great vision as theirs need all our support!… Expand
  2. Dana88
    Dec 13, 2018
    9
    I felt in love with the game before it was even accessible by players. Tried it on a games trade show and added it to wishlist from spot. I bought it when it hit EA and stayed with it to the very end. I'm not disappointed! Every update added something to its value, i think it's a rare case those days.

    As devs always say, it is a loveletter to the first Diablo. Harcore games maybe    I felt in love with the game before it was even accessible by players. Tried it on a games trade show and added it to wishlist from spot. I bought it when it hit EA and stayed with it to the very end. I'm not disappointed! Every update added something to its value, i think it's a rare case those days.

    As devs always say, it is a loveletter to the first Diablo. Harcore games maybe wouldn't be caught by its simplicity, but old fans that waited for a true reboot and the causal gamers too will quite probably fell in love as I did. It still utilizes unique mechanics that differs it from other games (path walking, shields, exploding zombies, cards instead of equipement, etc).

    I perceive myself as a hardcore gamer, and I just love the roguelike/roguelite mode where all your decisions matter. I like challenges that are set by the swarms of enemies, and also like to get lost in randomly gen. dungs.

    My favorite class? Definitely mage as it has more spell cards and requires a bit more of planning ahead and agility. Rogue with its Epic Arrows just sweeps enemies from their feet, and athe warrior is the pure tanker.

    I also love the artstyle - it's simplicity and clarity (especially the latter as I find hns games sometimes overcluthed by the enviro).

    It's flaws? It might get repetitive for some periods but three classes ammend that for me. The game could also use more soundtracks, they are cool, but the game could use some more. You won't find here much story which is a humoristic copy of what happened in D1.

    It's a nice piece of an indie game!    … Expand
  3. madarasi012
    Jan 12, 2019
    7
    As fun as it is at first, playing this over time starts to wear you down and becomes quite repetitive. If you do get this game, I suggest you play it in doses to get the most out of it, otherwise you'll quickly find yourself getting saturated with it, like I did. I will finish the game eventually, but for now, after playing it for almost two weeks straight (and being halfway done), I willAs fun as it is at first, playing this over time starts to wear you down and becomes quite repetitive. If you do get this game, I suggest you play it in doses to get the most out of it, otherwise you'll quickly find yourself getting saturated with it, like I did. I will finish the game eventually, but for now, after playing it for almost two weeks straight (and being halfway done), I will say that its fun, but gets tedious after a point.… Expand
  4. Vulgrim
    May 26, 2021
    5
    This is not a bad game, but insanely monotonous and painfully repetitive. Unfortunately, the difficulty level does not increase, and each development of our cards, although initially sensible, ultimately comes down to the same. The leveling system for our character is limited only to increasing the pool of health or mana points, and this is a bit weak considering that the creators want toThis is not a bad game, but insanely monotonous and painfully repetitive. Unfortunately, the difficulty level does not increase, and each development of our cards, although initially sensible, ultimately comes down to the same. The leveling system for our character is limited only to increasing the pool of health or mana points, and this is a bit weak considering that the creators want to refer to the old hack'n'slash as the first version of Diablo. Besides, the choice is important only at the moment of the choice itself, because then we can add a point that we did not need for the money. Graphically it looks nice, but just like the gameplay itself - it is monotonous. Another thing that is a bit annoying is the fact that the archer can cast spells more often than any mage, just because one of the basic items she can find is an amulet that allows passive mana regeneration. You can have fun, if you are not afraid of monotony and low difficulty level, but it's better to wait for promotions, because for this price you will only be disappointed.… Expand
  5. Piruz
    May 11, 2022
    10
    FU my save, near the end, it's 4 years back save. Without a doubt it was the best ARPG even 4 years ago. Nothing near this exp. Torchlight 2 is kinda 8-9/10, but worse than that, Torchligh 1 is a garbage, D2 is legendary but outdated, D3 is bad, Borderlands Series is very different, but still average(cause it includes many game design flaws), Grim Dawn was hard for me to undestand(and toFU my save, near the end, it's 4 years back save. Without a doubt it was the best ARPG even 4 years ago. Nothing near this exp. Torchlight 2 is kinda 8-9/10, but worse than that, Torchligh 1 is a garbage, D2 is legendary but outdated, D3 is bad, Borderlands Series is very different, but still average(cause it includes many game design flaws), Grim Dawn was hard for me to undestand(and to finish the game) but i've got bunch of positive emotions(and positive only), so it is hard to say. This game probably the biggest hidden gem, i've ever seen. This game is a masterpiece. True blessing. Funny review bombing from idiots, warm hello from Russia)… Expand
  6. Paraselene
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Finished my run through the story campaign with the Rogue class after 10 hours.

    That was quite a fun and novel ARPG experience and a pretty big love letter to Diablo 2. Flexiscope run time customization is unique and something I haven't seen before, interesting and helpful feature! Some minor gripes with certain mechanics here and there (immunities lasting way too long at times) and    Finished my run through the story campaign with the Rogue class after 10 hours.

    That was quite a fun and novel ARPG experience and a pretty big love letter to Diablo 2.
    Flexiscope run time customization is unique and something I haven't seen before, interesting and helpful feature!
    Some minor gripes with certain mechanics here and there (immunities lasting way too long at times) and the fact that you can't customize your character visually.
    All in all, I can definitely recommend this game if you wanna play an unconventional hack 'n slash RPG. On top of that, Roguelite mode, superhot mode, tons of difficulties to unlock and mini challenges ensure replayability if that's your thing.

    Note: You can ignore the deckbuilding/card aspect of this game and treat them like active/passive skills instead. They're only cards in appearance.    … Expand
  7. Redwheel
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    This game, like good old RPG is very great and well managed. You can choose from several classes. But there can be more classes to play with, artifacts drains mana, yes they wanted make it harder and not that easy. I aprecciate that. Dungeons ale very good, filled with variants of monsters and you can even choose how long you want to play... Interesting systems there. And Npcs haveThis game, like good old RPG is very great and well managed. You can choose from several classes. But there can be more classes to play with, artifacts drains mana, yes they wanted make it harder and not that easy. I aprecciate that. Dungeons ale very good, filled with variants of monsters and you can even choose how long you want to play... Interesting systems there. And Npcs have interesting story, good to listen and read. Even that Sage have Deckards Caine voice from Diablo , good idea of developers. So many bosses there, each one is somehow unique. And all of the enemies are not just typical same, and boring. Each have own system to fight. Very enjoyable. There are even a peace of humour there, just like one of the most achievements. Especially that one with a crows, singing to the winter. Good point. Little challenging to find out how to obtain it. Click in the correct order. But, if you concentrate you can make it. There is option to finish level on the 100 % what is big plus for me. You can the be rewarded with bonus points after complete stages. Good satisfying feeling. Not just card game, cards are just spells to use, like items. Interesting option from developers. But good..... In the hell are brand new enemies. Very challening. it can be seen that the developers did not fool the game and added a lot of detail. Each enemy has a description of what is a big plus, and it adds the right feeling to the game and draws you more into the story. Its well based with how you pass levels, game become harder and harder. Bosses are thougher, new types of enemies appears, just like good old games. But this game is sure not old game. It have new look and pretty different look to other card games. Card RPG dungeon game like this, is great. Im giving high rating, like 9,2… Expand
  8. Tabbou
    Jun 1, 2022
    8
    Nice game the only bad thing is that u can't move outside the tracks, wich is really frustrating, anyway it's a nice pick for
  9. Overdonderd
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    Ignore all the bitter Russians review bombing this and crying "gAmEs OuT oF pOlItIcs" while their country is literally bombing civilians.

    **** Putin. Glory to Ukraine.
  10. Kamuflaro
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    I have all 202 achievements and I :archducklove: the game. The game is complete but the devs are still around. Playing the game for 45 minutes is enough time to evaluate whether you like it or not.
  11. Kunray
    Mar 2, 2022
    1
    It's your call but for now it's not recommended.
    1/10 this game at that stage.
  12. felkE
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    game of the year 2018.diablo + new elements and gameplay I recommend.like the funny
  13. cogdotnet
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    The Book of Demons is the first of the Return2Games franchise set in a world of complex mazes and levels of hordes of enemies. Unlike the typical hack’n’slash though, it rewards players who are smart and tactical, with varying degrees of play with the card and class systems. Despite it’s cheerful and paper aesthetic, it is quite dark and a very unique world. I truly recommend this for fansThe Book of Demons is the first of the Return2Games franchise set in a world of complex mazes and levels of hordes of enemies. Unlike the typical hack’n’slash though, it rewards players who are smart and tactical, with varying degrees of play with the card and class systems. Despite it’s cheerful and paper aesthetic, it is quite dark and a very unique world. I truly recommend this for fans of hack’n’slash games, or for those that like to try creative works of art.… Expand
  14. Lower707
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Не лезьте со своей политикой к нам в игровую индустрию!
  15. NiKiTA1001
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Поднятие цен для обычных людей, никак не связанных со всем этим дерьмом, что творится в мире такая отсталая хуйня. Разрабы на всю жизнь погрязли в дерьме… Expand
  16. CarlosZaldivar
    Dec 23, 2018
    8
    it has an original way of being simple, yet fun and engaging. i didnt expect much of it, because i dont usually like this little simple games, but it really surprised me and im hooked
  17. kermit41
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Согласен с предыдущим рецензентом. Считаю, что 0 справедливая оценка, прежде всего не игре, а разработчикам.
  18. Terioki
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Thing Trunk are worst than nazi, if you support them it's immediately means that you are supports Hitler and other bad persons
  19. TitaniumDragon
    May 12, 2020
    1
    Book of Demons is a Diablo-esque looter game. The main twist is that rather than getting conventional equipment, like weapons and armor, instead you get “cards”, which serve as both your passive and active abilities. These cards vary by your starting class (though you only can choose the fighter at first, the other two are quickly unlocked), and you can only equip a limited number, withBook of Demons is a Diablo-esque looter game. The main twist is that rather than getting conventional equipment, like weapons and armor, instead you get “cards”, which serve as both your passive and active abilities. These cards vary by your starting class (though you only can choose the fighter at first, the other two are quickly unlocked), and you can only equip a limited number, with gold in the game serving both to unlock more card slots as well as to help upgrade your cards along with items you find in the dungeons.

    The game, unfortunately, is pretty bland. It is very much in the game of older games like Diablo 2, where you have a set of abilities, and they deplete your mana a bit, and otherwise you are clicking on enemies to kill them. There’s nothing flashy here, with all the abilities being fairly basic – knock away and stun nearby enemies, a powerful single target attack that stuns, throwing bombs that deal elemental damage that some enemies are weak to (or more accurately, those enemies are strong against everything BUT those attacks… though you can just give your normal weapon those attributes instead), ect. You have a limited mana pool which is depleted both by using your abilities and in a more permanent fashion by equipping passive abilities that eat up slots but let you have some static ability (like sometimes dropping hearts on the ground that heal you when you take damage). There are even cards that are items, like potions or scrolls, that you can either pay to refill in town or which you can find drops of in the dungeon.

    This is not tremendously exciting stuff, and while there are various upgrades (both “magical” cards, which are the same cards but with a couple random abilities, plus “legendary” cards, which are even further improved), you will probably find a good ability set and then not really alter it a huge amount.

    There are bosses which are randomly generated on various levels, plus three “set” bosses, which are more impressive fights with more unique mechanics to them. However, none of them really feels like they mix things up all that much, and it doesn’t feel like the game has a huge amount of gameplay variety overall.

    With the gameplay being extremely generic for the genre (and also on rails, as you can only go down narrow paths, so all movement is pretty strictly linear, though there are branching paths on each dungeon level), the story is… even more lackluster, really, and feels a bit like it is simultaneously trying to riff on Diablo a bit while also having about as much of a storyline as the original Diablo, which is to say, not very much.

    The game has a lot of achievements, and it feels like it is using them as an incentive to keep you playing; not only steam achievements, but also things like in-game avatars. Unfortunately, while there are a fair number of these, it’s not really enough to overcome any of the game’s shortcomings; they’d be a welcome addition if the core gameplay is good, but as-is, they feel like a pavlovian method to keep achievement hunters playing, as the next achievement is always right around the corner.

    All in all, this game is pretty meh. The paper cutout aesthetic is okay but it isn’t anything remarkable, and by the first boss, I was pretty sure that the game didn’t have much more to offer. But I kept on playing through the end out of completionist tendencies, and was left feeling like I’d wasted my time a bit. It was cute that they had a little musical number at the end of the game, but, in the end, the cute little touches here and there weren’t enough.

    You’ve got better things to do with your time and money.    … Expand
  20. RealFlamecherry
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    For unfair pricing for Russian players due to military action in Ukraine, the games have never been associated with politics and will not be, stop this unreasonable actions and restore everything as it was, but in the meantime, the assessment will remain the same, just disgusting attitude to the players.
  21. Sergo38
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Игры вне политики.

    Добавлю лишь комментарий из стима: Итак, разработчики сказали своё веское слово - запросили изменение цены для России на 6 666 р. в связи с агрессией на Украине. И у меня есть несколько вопросов: а что с изменением цены для США за сомнительные операции в Кении в этом году? Или давайте вы Азербайджан накажете за то, что они у Армении Нагорный Карабах оттяпали? Нет? Это    Игры вне политики.


    Добавлю лишь комментарий из стима:

    Итак, разработчики сказали своё веское слово - запросили изменение цены для России на 6 666 р. в связи с агрессией на Украине. И у меня есть несколько вопросов: а что с изменением цены для США за сомнительные операции в Кении в этом году? Или давайте вы Азербайджан накажете за то, что они у Армении Нагорный Карабах оттяпали?
    Нет? Это не считается? Это далеко и вам не интересно?
    Прежде, чем писать такой бред, хотя бы сделайте вид, что вы поинтересовались ситуацией с разных сторон.
    А ваши двойные стандарты можете при себе оставить.    … Expand
  22. johnKrotobar
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    If by raising the price you decided to show your political point of view, then I express my point of view with this assessment. Я не особо умный если что)
  23. Darknessknight
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Повышать цену на игру это низко,игровая индустрия ровно как индустрия кино. Должна оставаться вне политики, а принимая чью либо сторону,вы буквально превращаетесь в национолистов, не думаю,что кто либо хотел бы участвовать в таком роде проекте.

    Raising the price of a game is low, the game industry is exactly like the movie industry. It should stay out of politics, and taking sides, you    Повышать цену на игру это низко,игровая индустрия ровно как индустрия кино. Должна оставаться вне политики, а принимая чью либо сторону,вы буквально превращаетесь в национолистов, не думаю,что кто либо хотел бы участвовать в таком роде проекте.

    Raising the price of a game is low, the game industry is exactly like the movie industry. It should stay out of politics, and taking sides, you literally turn into nationalists, I don't think anyone would want to participate in this kind of project.

    Підвищувати ціну на гру це низько, ігрова індустрія рівно як індустрія кіно. Повинна залишатися поза політикою,а приймаючи чию або сторону, ви буквально перетворюєтеся в націоналістів,не думаю, що хто або хотів би брати участь в такому роді проекті.

    Augmenter le prix du jeu est bas, l'industrie du jeu est exactement comme l'industrie du cinéma. Je dois rester en dehors de la politique, et en prenant quelqu'un de côté,vous vous transformez littéralement en nationalistes, je ne pense pas que quiconque voudrait participer à ce genre de projet.


    Den Preis für ein Spiel zu erhöhen, ist niedrig, die Spieleindustrie ist genau wie die Filmindustrie. Sie müssen außerhalb der Politik bleiben, und wenn Sie jemand nehmen, werden Sie buchstäblich zu Nationalisten, ich glaube nicht, dass jemand an einem solchen Projekt teilnehmen möchte.    … Expand
  24. StarDustQ_Q
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    игры должны объединять, если у вас есть какое то мнение идите его высказывать в Facebook или Twitter, в чём виноваты простые геймеры, которые хотят поиграть
  25. prostoOleja
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Игры должны быть вне политики. Вам должно быть стыдно
  26. txxt10
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Disgusting game. Very very very very very very disgusting disgusting disgusting disgusting
  27. fincher_1
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Прежде всего вы делаете МИНУС себе. Ваш ширпотреб уже давно валяется на торрентах. Вот только, когда всё это закончится, вы останетесь без ОГРОМНОГО коммьюнити, то есть вы уже БЕЗ НЕГО. Без поддержки. Лично я поддерживаю любого разработчика, который стремится создать что-то уникальное и интересное, поэтому не пользуюсь торрентами.. Для вашей компании сделаю исключение для будущих вашихПрежде всего вы делаете МИНУС себе. Ваш ширпотреб уже давно валяется на торрентах. Вот только, когда всё это закончится, вы останетесь без ОГРОМНОГО коммьюнити, то есть вы уже БЕЗ НЕГО. Без поддержки. Лично я поддерживаю любого разработчика, который стремится создать что-то уникальное и интересное, поэтому не пользуюсь торрентами.. Для вашей компании сделаю исключение для будущих ваших продуктов!… Expand
  28. Nevermor3
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Awesome, incredible, best choice to ruin your carrier, go ahead, we suffer and crying
  29. kser
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Afghanistan, Liberia, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Cameroon. These are conflicts that the US has had a huge impact on, both directly and indirectly, in the 21st century alone. And of course, let's not forget about 8 years of Donbass and Serbia in 1999. But it's not that interesting. More precisely, it’s scary to talk about it, because the United States can cut off access to oxygen.Afghanistan, Liberia, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Cameroon. These are conflicts that the US has had a huge impact on, both directly and indirectly, in the 21st century alone. And of course, let's not forget about 8 years of Donbass and Serbia in 1999. But it's not that interesting. More precisely, it’s scary to talk about it, because the United States can cut off access to oxygen. Russia will do nothing. Russia is always patient. But they couldn't bear it. And it ended with an operation in Ukraine. Because everyone has forgotten that Russia is not some kind of dwarf who cannot fight back. You still have to say thank you that we did not go to war throughout Europe and are not going to seize Ukraine and kill civilians there. And so, by the way, not a single nation behaves in such a **** way as the **** Poles. P. S. Maybe not right (translated with Google Translator)… Expand
  30. GokAnn
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игры вне политики!
    Я напишу комментарий из стима
    Все вокруг говорили- спорт и медиа развлечения вне политики. Но, начались очередные двойные стандарты. И раз вы их придерживаетесь, значит рейтинг Вашей игры будет падать вниз. Считайте, что это наши санкции в ответ на Ваши санкции. Не стоит драконить обычных людей, мы потребители Вашего товара и Вы решили повернуться к нам задницей. Если Вы плюнете в нас, мы утрёмся, если мы плюнем в Вас- Вы утонете. Несомненно, некоторые европейские граждане и зпадные игроки Вас поддержат. Но РУ комьюнити, которое приходит в steam поиграть, а не заниматься политикой, уничтожит Ваш рейтинг. Предлагаю всем сходить на все площадки, где можно оценить издателя, разработчика и эту игру и ставить минимальный рейтинг, пусть господа поплатяться за политику в игровой индустрии.    … Expand
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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. GameGrin
    Apr 30, 2020
    40
    Book of Demons is hard to recommend to either casual and hardcore players. Instead of being a simpler dungeon crawling experience that newcomers could enjoy, it’s instead bland and unintuitive. You’re better off trying out already established ARPGs, while waiting for the upcoming releases of Diablo IV and Torchlight III that are looking to offer far more interesting gameplay.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 5, 2020
    80
    Book of Demons is a fun Diablo-like game, but some of the mechanics might be a turnoff for others. Movement is locked to set paths while enemies are free to roam around and there is no equipment as cards represent spells, items, and artifacts in the game. That said, there is still quite a bit to like about Book of Demons as there is a good amount of strategy to employ if you want to survive. However, the price tag might be a bit much given the restrictions some of the mechanics place on you.
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  3. CD-Action
    Mar 25, 2019
    80
    A highly addictive hack’n’slash with great art direction and many small but really good gameplay ideas. The developers wear their inspirations on their sleeve, so you can almost hear the game shout “Yes, this is Diablo! Yup, it’s Tristram! Don’t pretend you don’t remember!”. [02/2019, p.36]
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