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Devil Engine
Released On: Feb 21, 2019
72
7.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
72
67% Positive
4 Reviews
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17% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
72
67% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0 Reviews
17% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
It seems almost customary to include the phrase 'Not for everyone' in any review of a niche genre game, and while that certainly applies to Devil Engine, it has at least been designed in a way that encourages even the weakest players to keep trying and learn from their mistakes. The drip-feed of content is an effective incentive to pick yourself up and have just one more go, and although it is at times brutally difficult – even when compared to other tricky 2D shooters – it has the depth and variety to maintain your interest, and when you're at a competent level it's a heck of a lot of fun. The lack of online leaderboards goes against it, but if you're a fan of this style of game – and you're crying out for a title in the Thunder Force vein – then Devil Engine is well worth a look.
Shoot-’em-up fans need to have this game on their radar. It’s a beautiful trip through bullet hell before a date with the Devil Engine.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.0
44% Positive
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Based on 9 User Ratings
7.0
44% Positive
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This is a good shoot ‘em up and a great choice for fans of the genre. It takes some inspiration from Thunder Force, although it falls a little bit short to become its spiritual successor.
Devil Engine is a challenging shoot'em up that will delight fans of the genre. Although it has some aspects that can be improved, it is entertaining and addictive. In addition, its different game modes and its large amount of content make it an interesting proposal.
Altogether, Devil Engine is an intriguing STG that's held back by rough fundamentals. Given enough tuning, it could turn out to be welcome entry in any fan's library. There's plenty of content, and the two playable ships are impressively realized. However, the weak arsenal is a constant nuisance. Attempting to destroy massive bosses or even moderately-sized foes with a pea shooter isn't fun. There are options for quickly eliminating adversity, but getting past their constant waves of fire is also an ordeal. Simply put, it feels like this is trying too hard to break its players.
With a deep love of classics such as Thunder Force, Gradius and Darius, this horizontal shmup goes well beyond a simple cover version. [Eurogamer Recommended]
Summary Devil Engine is a high octane, classic styled side scrolling shoot-em-up heavily influenced by the best in the genre from the 32-bit era, featuring a variety of incredible locations, hand drawn pixel art, and a blood-pumping soundtrack that brings the dark future to life.
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Feb 21, 2019
Developer:
- DANGEN Entertainment
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
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