- Publisher: Arc System Works
- Release Date: Mar 26, 2026
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Switch
- Summary:
- Developer: Arc System Works
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter, Shoot-'Em-Up, Top-Down
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 8
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Mixed: 5 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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Mar 29, 2026It has a highly unconventional premise yet everything in DAMON and BABY works so well together and it's super-charming to boot.
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Apr 22, 2026Damon and Baby is a bold step for Arc System Works and a solid action-adventure game with a warm, molten core thanks to its lovable cast. It asserts itself as a well-thought-out action title thanks to its emphasis on gunplay, enemy design, and strategy. The creators of Damon and Baby set out to prove that they could make a good action-adventure RPG, and sure enough, Damon and Baby shows that Arc System Works should keep diversifying their catalog.
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Mar 24, 2026DAMON and BABY is a game full of personality, with a charming aesthetic and mechanics that work well on paper. When everything clicks, it delivers genuinely enjoyable moments, but it struggles to maintain that consistency. Inventory limitations, the save system, and some design issues make the experience feel more cumbersome than it should. Still, there’s enough charm in its mix of action, humor, and adventure to make it worth trying. It’s far from a failure, but it never fully reaches its clear potential.
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Mar 24, 2026We’ve enjoyed DAMON and BABY, but we’ve also struggled with some of its more questionable choices. It’s a game with great ideas, a solid foundation, and genuinely fun moments, but it’s held back by quality-of-life issues that could have been avoided. It’s not for everyone, but if you connect with its concept, there’s an interesting adventure waiting beneath that layer of chaos.
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Apr 1, 2026Fighting game legend Daisuke Ishiwatari has made his debut in the top-down shooter adventure genre. While clunky enemy AI, hitbox issues, and lackluster sound are disappointing, the game successfully blends top-down shooting with the deep exploration of classic JRPGs and the fun of platformer adventures. I look forward to seeing further improvements through the announced update roadmap.
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Mar 24, 2026Damon and Baby is an interesting experiment from one of the greatest developers in the fighting genre. While the game’s DNA contains strong ideas, they never evolve into anything that leaves a lasting impact. Combat is fun, but lacks the speed and style of its peers, and while combining this with adventuring is novel, it struggles to deliver something that competes in either sub-genre. The result is an experience that feels competent but ultimately underwhelming. A bold shift in direction, but one that struggles to justify itself.
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Mar 23, 2026Damon and Baby has some solid qualities, such as its core gameplay and narrative/setting, but its repetitiveness and confusing map design hold it back from reaching its full potential. I think a couple of additional mechanics and a couple of gameplay tweaks would go a long way for this one, as what’s there is decent, but could be better.