Demon Turf
November 4, 2021
The Demon World is inhabited by all kinds of nasties... Most of them lumped into gangs battling for dominion, each led by its own head honcho. Yet even these bad dudes are no match for the Demon King himself! Instead, the task falls to Beebz, a young demon barely a …
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"Demon Turf is one of the best 3D platformers in recent years and it even rivals recent AAA attempts at the genre. With spectacular gameplay, a huge campaign that&s;s brimming with replay value, clever gadgets, and a gorgeous presentation; it&s;s …"
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"Despite plenty of room for improvements, Demon Turf is a must-play for fans of 3D platformers."
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"Demon Turf feels like a missed opportunity for its engaging, interesting new world to be catered to such a niche audience. Perhaps these lost levels can give way to an adventure with Beebz that&s;s more up to speed with the …"
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"I wanted to love Demon Turf and at its bone, there is a good title here. It just seems a little disjointed and awkward at points that make this little demon stumble. The asking price is more than fine for …"
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"Lengthy and more than entertaining enough, Demon Turf has a few issues that irked me, but this is a very impressive 3D platformer that does a great job separating itself from the rest of the pack."
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"Demon Turf&s;s few flaws do little to detract from an excellent 3D platforming experience that&s;s worth checking out, whether you&s;re a casual player or potential speedrunner."
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"Demon Turf managed to bring together a number of interesting elements to be a good platform game, with well-structured stages, interesting abilities, a good replay factor and a charismatic character. However, problems in crucial aspects like the camera and character …"
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"Demon Turf is a good game begging the eyes of those invested in the collectathon niche. Plenty of fun hours are on offer to watch those numbers tick up and pull off some tight and joyful platforming. It may waver …"
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"Demon Turf looks fantastic and its platforming mechanics are brilliantly satisfying, but it&s;s let down by boring combat and occasionally confusing level design. It&s;s still worth a look, but it&s;s not the best."
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"Welcome to a world where platforming reigns! Demon Turf is an adventure with attitude, starring Beebz in her goal of taking down the Demon King and ruling over the domain. For those fond of the procedural jump and shoot method …"
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"Despite these flaws, Demon Turf is still an incredible platformer - one of the best in years. It&s;s easy to learn but hard to master and is filled with content ranging from easy challenges to devilishly challenging gauntlets. With such …"
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"Demon Turf is the kind of game that wears its flaws on its sleeve, but everything in it comes together, and works that it becomes hard to not get sucked into the gameplay. Platforming and making progress is engrossing when …"
Read original review"While rough around the edges, Demon Turf provides plenty to keep fans of 3D platformers busy. After you beat an area’s boss, you’re able to visit more challenging versions of each stage. Additionally, there are tons of hidden cakes and …"
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"A stylish throwback to a couple of decades ago, this platformer will appeal mainly to those who still miss the Dreamcast. A few niggles with the camera, a couple of minor bugs and some rather harsh difficulty spikes stop it …"
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"Although I’m sure completionists will find a lot to love here, I had the most fun with Demon Turf when I forgot about its myriad side quests, collectibles, and second visits to a level, and just ran through stages with …"
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"Revisiting areas further underlines another one of Demon Turf’s main problems: most levels feel relatively soulless, empty. As much as their visual style is generally on point, they still offer vast areas with very little happening, offering half a minute …"
Read original review"Overall, Demon Turf is a solid 3D platformer on Nintendo Switch, with a ton of personality and a striking art style. The amount of content present within the game is extraordinary, featuring a plethora of main collectibles, alongside worthwhile side …"
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"Looking fantastic and playing really well when it comes to platforming, Demon Turf is only let down by some curious combat and level design that mars the overall experience."
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"Jumping with cute young demon offers solid amusement."
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"Demon Turf is a great feeling platformer with some interesting level design, even if its a little inconsistent and a little too long"
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"Demon Turf is an entertaining demon filled adventure that I recommend to fans of 3D platformers. The game has a few niggles here and there. Combat felt loose and clunky, the platforming, while fun to control, had its moments of …"
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"Demon Turf is a strange and peculiar game. At times, it nails its intention, delivering solid platforming sections, packed with ingenuity. However, you’ll often be let down by technical issues and odd design decisions that will ultimately hinder your experience. …"
Read original review"The performance on Switch is largely great, but when it hits a snag it tends to do so at the worst possible time. But for the rest of the time it&s;s a great looking, great sounding, and great-playing 3D platformer. …"
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"Despite its missed opportunities and ideas that don&s;t gel with the core gameplay, developer Fabraz&s;s foray into three-dimensional platforming remains a fun-if-flawed hearkening to the genre&s;s glory days."
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"Sometimes you play games where you can&s;t help but be frustrated by their missed potential..."
Read original review"Fans of 3D platformers would do well not to overlook Demon Turf this year. The game’s visual style is unique and one of the best things about it but the platforming is equally as enjoyable."
Read original review"Ultimately, you’ll get most out of Demon Turf if you’re an ardent 3D platforming fan. There’s a lot to like here thanks to the range of skills and interesting upgrades up for grabs, and the levels provide a good amount …"
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"Filled with charisma, extra modes, exciting levels and a very interesting approach to level design and what constitutes what I would say the “bare essentials of 3D Platformer but shown in a unique way”, Demon Turf is one of 2021s …"
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"Demon Turf is a fantastic platformer that&s;s held back from true greatness by sections of dull and repetitive combat. Push through this, however, and you&s;ve got a game that rewards daring and bravery, bolstered by wonderful platforming controls that let …"
Read original review"Without exaggeration, Demon Turf is perhaps my favorite Switch 2021 indie. Platform fans in need of rusting their fingers can&s;t miss this fantastic demostration of very high quality controls, and anyone interested in simply meeting a great game can give …"
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"A slick, well designed game, Demon Turf is packed with personality, in part due to its 2D/3D hybrid visuals. Like a tour of the best the genre has to offer, this is a 3D platformer for those that grew up …"
Read original review"While it&s;s definitely paying respect and has been influenced by those masterful games of the past: it&s;s much more then that in the big scheme of things. See, what Demon Turf does is understand what made games of the past …"
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"While the platforming is largely very good, the game does have its drawbacks. The camera doesn&s;t always give you the best view, and fights can be frustrating with imprecise projectiles and a lack of combative options. The boss battles in …"
Read original review"Demon Turf should be remembered fondly in a few years time as a solid platforming experience. The core of the gameplay loop is close to perfection, with the combat tirades and checkpoint system letting it down. Movement mechanics are tight …"
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"Don’t let the retro exterior fool you. Demon Turf, for all its quirks, is a fun and challenging platformer to pick up if you like platformers like Psychonauts 2 and even if you’re looking for a replacement for Balan Wonderworld. …"
Read original review"It’s not a soulless game or one without a spark — there’s definitely a lot of love in the final product. It just seriously needed a few more sets of eyes on it to draw out its flaws. A lot …"
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