DAMON and BABY

"It has a highly unconventional premise yet everything in DAMON and BABY works so well together and it&s;s super-charming to boot. 👶"

"I fell in love almost instantly with Damon and Baby. It was a complete surprise, and I think Arc System Works has hit it out of the park, despite being known more for their fighting game entries. It shows they …"

"While I admire what Daisuke Ishiwatari and his team set out to achieve with DAMON and BABY, the resulting work is weighed down heavily by poorly designed levels and unsatisfying combat. There are fleeting moments of charm to be found …"

"Damon and Baby is a fun, unique, and criminally underappreciated new title. While the game could improve in some areas and the mechanics are a bit simple, the game shines for its excellent characters and is a solid, fun experience. …"

"Damon and Baby is a good little game quite nervous to the multitude of different enemies that you should not take as a Die &a; Retry. Here to die is to return to the title screen (which is a little …"

"Damon and Baby is a game which is just sort of fine. It can be fun to play, but it just feels a bit repetitive most of the time, and neither the combat nor the story are engaging enough to …"

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"Damon and Baby is a game designed to pave the way for Arc System Works to explore uncharted territory. It’s a project that takes the team out of its comfort zone, intended to provide valuable experience and, from there, serve …"

"It’s an admittedly messy game, with way more gameplay elements and influences than it should have had, but Damon and Baby is still a fun time. It’s just too damn charming, with a fun roster of characters, pretty good dialogue, …"

"There is a solid idea and foundation here that needs to be massaged more in future attempts. DAMON and BABY has some cool ideas, but ultimately, is not a fun trip to heaven."

"DAMON and Baby from developer Arc System Works contains a bevy of fun gameplay elements across different genres that work more than they don’t. The action can get a bit frustrating at times, but big multi-tiered maps, interesting weapons, and …"

"Damon and Baby is a risky and interesting proposition for Arc System Works, but honestly, the game doesn&s;t quite live up to the hype presented here. While the game is fun at the beginning, the systems and gameplay loops become …"

"Damon and Baby is the kind of game that doesn&s;t try to be grand, but hits the mark where it truly counts: the fun. Despite clear flaws—especially regarding the lack of direction, quality-of-life decisions, and certain systems that demand more …"

"Damon 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 …"

"Fighting 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 …"

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"DAMON and BABY is a short and fun adventure that&s;s really worth playing. It doesn&s;t abandon its own identity in order to imitate anything else, staying on the side of healthy inspiration — which is what any good game inspired …"