Demonschool

Demonschool

November 19, 2025

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79.7

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Adrián Moreno Comunidad Xbox Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Demonschool is a solid offering within the genre. A tactical RPG that will not leave you indifferent, shining brightly with its dark identity and combat system."

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Alessandro Digioia IGN Italy Nov 2025
55.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

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Alex Legard Video Chums Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"You can&s;t go wrong with Demonschool if you&s;re looking for a school experience that&s;s a bit like Persona and a bit like a GBA Fire Emblem game. 🏫"

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Bex Prouse GameGrin Nov 2025
80.0 /100

"While Demonschool has a few issues to be fixed, it will leave you wanting to play more. With relatable characters, fun dialogue, and atmospheric music, Demonschool is a fun experience for fans of turn-based battle."

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Braden Czerwinski Gaming Age Nov 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"If you’re a fan of charming RPGs with unique systems, great music, and a fantastic use of pixel art, you really owe it to yourself to pick up Demonschool."

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Callum Rakestraw Entertainium Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"However, due to the game’s length (my playthrough took around 40 hours), even though I enjoyed the core foundation of combat, it does drag a bit on occasion due to the sheer number of fights you encounter. While Demonschool does …"

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Chahinez Shanona Haoues Digitale Anime Nov 2025
80.0 /100

""Network Tactics with a School Spirit" Demonschool delivers a successful blend of tactical combat, a sarcastic tone, and social activities that give the characters distinct depth. Its distinctive visual style and dynamic music elevate the experience, while the diverse cast …"

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Darío Gadea La Orden del Pixel Nov 2025
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"The Necrosoft Games title mixes absurd humor with horror in an experience where tactical planning and demons coexist on a university campus. Demonschool offers something different, but not too far removed from other well-known titles in the genre, such as …"

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Evan Childs Output Lag Nov 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"DemonSchool nails what made early Persona games special: that unsettling vibe of fighting cosmic horror with nothing but your friends and your fists. The tactical combat strips away menu diving entirely, turning every battle into a violent puzzle where movement …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Nov 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

70.0

"Demonschool is going to be a “your mileage may vary” kind of game, with classic Persona and Necrosoft fans probably appreciating it most. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes."

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Jess Elizabeth Reed Nintendo Life Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Demonschool is a lot of fun and provides a challenging, yet accessible strategic landscape. The mild horror elements pair well with the relaxed and somewhat goofy tone of the story, and the art style is well-suited to the late &s;90s …"

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Nov 2025
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Demonschool is a straight-A Turn-Based Strategy game. Thoughtful, stylish, innovative and incredibly fun."

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Joshua Howard Smash Jump Nov 2025
90.0 /100

"Demonschool is a stylish and unique strategy RPG that offers plenty of challenge, creativity, and charm that should keep you satisfied well beyond the holidays."

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"The tactical RPG Demonschool was certainly worth the wait after numerous delays on the Nintendo Switch. The game&s;s puzzle-based combat and comedic tones distinguish it from the retro influences it honors with a loving wink, and it never wears out …"

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Leigh Zemski Qualbert.com Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

80.0

"Demonschool is more than just another tactics RPG. It is a genre-bending lab experiment that succeeds because of its clear vision. By merging supernatural battles with university slice-of-life, it crafts an experience that’s strategic, emotional, and hilarious. The innovative combat …"

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Michael Baker SteamDeckHQ Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Demonschool has been a delight to play, and while it launched later than I would have liked, the game has been worth the wait. I wish there were more exploration in the world outside of missions, and the pre-launch bugs …"

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Michael Manning The GameSlayer Nov 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

85.0

"Demonschool‘s visuals are simply phenomenal. Sprites set in a 3D world runs the risk of clashing, but the excellent artistry on display makes it feel as natural as breathing. The transitions into combat blew my mind the first few times, …"

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Michael Merchant Rectify Gaming Nov 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

91.0

"There is a lot to enjoy with Demonschool. I think that most people will enjoy the gameplay elements and story. The music is catchy and the animations are solid and really round out the feel of the combat. I do …"

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Mirko Spallieri Gamesource Italia Nov 2025
71.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"By the time the semester reaches its final day, Demonschool leaves behind a very specific feeling. It is not a game that strives for technical perfection or overwhelming complexity. Instead, it chooses personality, atmosphere, and experimentation over raw challenge. Its …"

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Mollie Taylor PC Gamer Nov 2025
86.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Devilishly moreish and hard to put down, only failed by performance snags and the absence of key quality-of-life features."

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Murillo Zerbinatto DualShockers Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Demonschool has a quirky charm. I initially enjoyed its battle system, but I grew bored with it before long. Even though I had to push myself to finish it, I walked away with a satisfying experience. The characters, the witty …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"Demonschool from developer Necrosoft Games is a wonderful tactical turn-based fighting game that will entertain players thanks to a strong story, good strategy-led map designs, and enough characters to create multiple paths to approach fights. While it needed to be …"

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Nusrat Choity NoobFeed Nov 2025
72.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Demonschool doesn’t use the usual way of leveling up based on stats. Characters don’t only get stronger over time. Instead, progression is horizontal, with the goal of obtaining more skills that provide you with more tactical options. You obtain skills …"

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Rachel Watts PC Gamer Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"I yearn for more combat crunch, but, visually, Demonschool is deliciously excessive."

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Robby Bisschop Life is Xbox Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

71.0

"Demonschool earns its diploma by blending Persona-style high-school drama with clever, tile-based battles that play more like brainteasing puzzles than traditional RPG grinds, making every fight feel like a chess match against hell itself"

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Scott Jeslis MMORPG.com Nov 2025
92.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Bottom line, Demonschool delivers a fulfilling RPG experience using a forgiving and enjoyable turn-based combat system. Bundled with a light, fun supernatural story with enjoyable characters and there’s no way you can "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" with this game, …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Nov 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

80.0

"Demonschool is a stylish and entertaining tactical RPG that allows you to pummel demons to a bloody pulp while also enjoying slice-of-life moments such as fishing for demon fish and bonding with your teammates. Although the story pacing can be …"

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Stephan Adamus COGconnected Nov 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"I loved Demonschool. The tactical JRPG combat system will likely be the make-or-break component for most players. The lack of emphasis on stats is a bold choice that sometimes makes Demonschool feel more like a puzzle game than a strategy …"

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Taylor Rioux JetsonPlaysGames Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Demonschool is stylish and irreverent. Grotesque foes are contrasted by the bright hues and neon stylings akin to a retrowave album cover, and the shifting electronic soundscape enhances the mood in any given scene. There are some minor pitfalls in …"

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Throgmorton Belmont Niche Gamer Nov 2025
55.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

65.0

"Demonschool brings fresh and engaging strategic ideas to the popular Persona-like, school-focused RPG genre, but it’s held back by an overwhelming number of game-breaking bugs that desperately need fixing. After waiting three months for improvements following its initial build, I’m …"

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Will Borger IGN Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

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