Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

May 14, 2025

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Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.

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69.2

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Critic Reviews (30)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"If you enjoy fast-paced action then you&s;ll find a lot to love about Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade even with its repetitive campaign. 👹"

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine May 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"Once the initial enthusiasm for the dual wielding weapon and the three warriors has waned, run after run the flaws of Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade become more and more evident and allow excessive repetitiveness to take over."

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Antti Saavalainen Fintendo May 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

""The ingredients for something great are in the pot, but the stove hasn&s;t been turned on.""

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Asura Kagawa GamesCreed May 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"The action-roguelike game Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is fun and satisfying. The combat moves quickly and smoothly, and the mechanics and character abilities are fun to use. The story is deep and emotionally compelling, and each main character …"

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Carlo Deriu STWGames Italia May 2025
45.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

60.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade proves to be a missed opportunity. The inspiration from Hades is palpable, but suffocating repetition and a banal plot, filled with bland characters and predictable dialogue, undermine its potential. The lack of arena variety, …"

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Carlos de Arruda ProjectN May 2025
76.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

65.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a captivating visual experience, with an immersive soundtrack and good combat ideas. However, structural repetition and limited variety between runs prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Recommended especially for those who …"

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Chris White God is a Geek May 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

91.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is one of the finest roguelike action-RPGs out there, with fluid combat, plenty of upgrades, and some incredible visuals."

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Danny Neleman Retrolike.net May 2025
55.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a technically well-made game, with a very appealing look and overall production. The lack of added value to the strict roguelite gameplay, with no procedurally generated levels or enemy encounters and no real …"

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Donovan Harrell The Punished Backlog May 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

69.0

Story

65.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a visually striking and mechanically competent roguelike that doesn’t quite break new ground. The anime art is strong, the action is satisfying, and the parry system adds some welcome depth, but the lack …"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade features engaging and fun gameplay, but after a few hours it can become tiresome due to the repetition of scenarios, enemies, and bosses. The limited variety in this aspect hinders the pace and makes …"

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Isabella Alves PSX Brasil May 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Among so many roguelites released in recent years, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade ends up being just another one in the crowd. Its visuals and, mainly, its fun gameplay are the highlights, but not enough to make it a …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade doesn’t break new ground, but it’s a satisfying hack-and-slash experience with enough charm and variety to make it worth your time. The combat is fun, the characters are cool, and the world has a …"

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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming May 2025
74.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"This action roguelike excels in fluid combat, rewarding progression, and engaging visuals, but its repetitive loop and lack of accessibility options might turn some players away. If you’re looking for exhilarating battles and satisfying upgrades, Yasha: Legends of the Demon …"

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João Pedro Boaventura GameBlast May 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Although Taiwan has established itself as a relevant creative hub in the Asian gaming industry, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade seems to be failing to keep up with this evolution. With its repetitive structures, lack of gameplay diversity and …"

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport May 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"As a pleasant distraction, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade fits the bill with challenging boss fights and three characters that feel different enough to play as. While the slow progression and plain dialogue mean that you really need to …"

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Joshua Wyld Gaming Furever May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Though it has its minor flaws, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade pulls off its mission of providing a swift-paced, action-packed, story-driven adventure across three distinct characters that are all uniquely exciting to play as."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2025
78.0 /100

"This top-down roguelike slasher offers a challenge with 3 selectable characters, a fair amount of variety, and truly unique bosses"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo May 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade offers great visuals and slick combat that will initially appeal to fans of roguelites and action RPGs. But unless you&s;re into the slow grind of repetitive battles, you&s;ll likely sheath this blade earlier than …"

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Leonardo Costa Game Lodge May 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade managed to hold my attention and keep me entertained throughout the entire journey. With a strange start, it soon blossoms and shows its charm. The story, which offers three different storylines in a single …"

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Matheus Jenevain Pizza Fria May 2025
73.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a competent roguelike, capable of serving as a good gateway for curious players and a good distraction for fans of the genre. Although it misses many good opportunities, the title does enough to …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames May 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"I think I really enjoyed Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade because I didn’t spend a lot of time chasing the next Hades clone after the success of the progenitor. There have been attempts, but I missed them, and I …"

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Richard Heaton The Switch Effect May 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

55.0

"You can get between 15 and 30 hours of playtime if you don’t mind the repetition and constant grinding, but I don’t see the average gamer doing more than one run and for $30 it’s a bit on the expensive …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew May 2025
70.0 /100

"The combat of Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is enjoyable enough, and it&s;s great that there are three unique playable characters, each with a range of weapons to unlock. A lack of variety when it comes to stages and …"

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Shaun Fullard Quest Daily May 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

62.0

"With addictive combat, intense boss battles, and an anime-like aesthetic, there’s a lot to love about Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. Unfortunately, that’s all undercut by a frustrating lack of variety and an upgrade system that is far too …"

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Stephanie Richards Gamer Social Club May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"With a simple gameplay loop, beautiful art, and smooth combat, this game can make a nice addition to a roguelike collection. While I wouldn’t call this game someone’s first roguelike, it can be a really great way to introduce someone …"

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Taha Omar ReGame It May 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"It lacks many of the elements that made roguelight games like Hades and Dead Cells stand out, and were it not for some drawbacks, it would be among the elite games of this genre."

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Uphar Dutta Gameffine May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is an excellent combination of a good roguelite experience with an increasingly interesting narrative. The game picks up after ACT 1, and makes the game tenfold better with abilities, difficulty and the narrative depth. …"

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Uriel Rodriguez Game8 May 2025
76.0 /100

"It might not live up to its lofty title, but Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade still delivers a captivating journey through a twisted Edo Japan—where striking visuals and frenetic yokai battles unfold across the paths of three unforgettable warriors."

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Victor Bocato NintendoBoy May 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is not the kind of game that will mark you as a masterpiece like few others, but the game doesn&s;t have anything that bothered me to the point where I would consider it a …"

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming May 2025
45.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

20.0

"The game constantly teases something grander than it can deliver. Whether it’s the promise of unique storylines for each of the three protagonists or the allure of a deep combat system with collectible weapons and layered progression, Yasha overpromises and …"

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