Demon Turf

Demon Turf

November 4, 2021

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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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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2021
83.0 /100

"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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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Nov 2021
74.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Despite plenty of room for improvements, Demon Turf is a must-play for fans of 3D platformers."

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Alex Santa Maria TechRaptor Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

70.0

"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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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Nov 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"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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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Nov 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"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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Ashley Bates Cultured Vultures Nov 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"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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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Nov 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"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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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

63.0

"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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Chris Scullion VGC Nov 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"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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75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"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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Daniel Hollis GGRecon Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"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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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

45.0

"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 …"

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Nov 2021
60.0 /100

"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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Gary Sheppard GameGrin Nov 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

62.0

"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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George Foster RPG Site Nov 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"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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Győző Baki DayOne Nov 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

76.0

"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 …"

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Jaimie Ditchfield Push Square Nov 2021
85.0 /100

"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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Jake Su SavePoint Gaming Nov 2021
76.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"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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Jakub Pokorný SECTOR.sk Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Jumping with cute young demon offers solid amusement."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"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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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Nov 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"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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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Nov 2021
68.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"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. …"

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Nov 2021
80.0 /100

"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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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

30.0

"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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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2021
67.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

64.0

"Sometimes you play games where you can&s;t help but be frustrated by their missed potential..."

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Nov 2021
80.0 /100

"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."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Nov 2021
70.0 /100

"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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Lucas Moura Hu3br Nov 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"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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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Nov 2021
80.0 /100

"Demon Turf has a truly unique look and varied platforming gameplay"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Nov 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

72.0

"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 …"

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Raoni Mendes Pinheiro Nintendo Blast Nov 2021
90.0 /100

"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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Sean Davies FingerGuns Nov 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"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 …"

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Shaun Joy TechRaptor Nov 2021
88.0 /100

"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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Stephen Tailby Push Square Nov 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Tarran Stockton GGRecon Nov 2021
70.0 /100

"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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Vincent Ternida One More Game Nov 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"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. …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Nov 2021
55.0 /100

"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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