Universal DemonSouls (by Lakoo) [KRPG][Universal]

picohero · Oct 16, 2012

bramblett05 said: ↑

Does it require wifi? I know some parts but wifi game only I mean.
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The main story doesnt require it. Yes the dungeon server things do, but you can play through the whole game no problem without wifi

john360 · Oct 17, 2012

Great people this days cant use thier brain to make a better names. By the way this is a shitty game.

Hambo12 · Oct 17, 2012

john360 said: ↑

Great people this days cant use thier brain to make a better names. By the way this is a shitty game.
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Excuse me fellow TA member, please don't judge.
Looking at your post all you do is talk bad about games, so please stop .

bramblett05 · Oct 17, 2012

john360 said: ↑

Great people this days cant use thier brain to make a better names. By the way this is a shitty game.
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People have opinions yours stink I like this game and epic hearts.

Hambo12 · Oct 17, 2012

bramblett05 said: ↑

People have opinions yours stink I like this game and epic hearts.
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+1 to this

amen

bramblett05 · Oct 17, 2012

Hambo12 said: ↑

+1 to this

amen
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I may not like certain games but I don't judge freemeium premeium sports whatever so play what you like and let us play what we like

Hambo12 · Oct 17, 2012

Woah woah I like temple run . And it's free

bramblett05 · Oct 17, 2012

Hambo12 said: ↑

Woah woah I like temple run . And it's free
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I'm not dissing game genres I'm just saying I don't judge( I like agent dash)

Psykikgmr · Oct 17, 2012

Every time I see cash type of IAP I always look away especially on RPGs since it always unbalances everything, but I'm in the mood for a new good arpg. Is the stupid cash IAP necessary in this game?

bramblett05 · Oct 17, 2012

Psykikgmr said: ↑

Every time I see cash type of IAP I always look away especially on RPGs since it always unbalances everything, but I'm in the mood for a new good arpg. Is the stupid cash IAP necessary in this game?
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No you earn cash pretty decent does require grinding but you earn daily rewards as well.

Lakoo · Oct 17, 2012

Vovin said: ↑

Ok, I am bit late with my initial impressions for this game, but I was busy with family stuff, being sick and also wanted to take a deeper look into the game.

First, thanks for the promo code, Lakoo! I really like the game and I am enjoying it alot. It's not as fast-paced as other RPGs of that kind, but that good and quite refreshing.
I like the art style, especially the level of detail of your surroundings. Rhe graphics are above standard.
The music is nice and the combat system works just fine. I love to experiment with the different monsters I caught.

I think the point where this game really shines is that the characters really grew on me. The are memorable, especially because

of the love story that unfolds between the two main protagonists.

That is something you don't see everyday in games like this. Even more because your choices have influence on this.

So, I am having a good time with this game and can recommend it without hestitation.
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Thanks for your comments.

Lakoo · Oct 17, 2012

MrAlbum said: ↑

I have a hard time liking this game, or seeing what about it people enjoy.

The graphics, while colorful, stutter by with a slow frame rate, which makes the minimal animation all the more apparent. You see, if the number of frames of animation is small, one can get away with the semblance of fluidity by shortening the amount of time that they cycle. Sure, this means the game would move fast, but that would actually be a benefit considering the wonky pacing the game already employs. Otherwise, the animation will jerk and stutter, and it does so here to a fault.

But what about the art design? Let me answer that by asking another question: how do your eyes feel after staring at a rainbow for an hour? The effort to separate multiple colors from their neighbors induces strain over time. How does one combat this problem? Either by implementing color theory, which this game has a little but not enough, or by washing out the colors so that there is less overall color to strain over. This game does the latter more often than not, which helps handle the wildly colorful environments, but I can't help but feel that it was a cop-out to better environment and color design.

And then we get to the story. I counted at least two deus ex machinas within the first few minutes of play, with the promise of a third. Deus ex machinas only work when the info they reveal challenges the established norms, and the solutions they offer have a price. This game uses them as methods to move the main plot forward, which is a bad thing because it is a lazy way to structure a story. It makes the main character feel like little else than a messenger mule, and destroys any sense of investment in the game as a result. I do appreciate that more effort was given to the personality of the characters, but the character development feels inconsequential to the main story quests, which again kills engagement in the story.

The gameplay is a little over-complicated and somewhat unexplained in terms of its more advanced mechanics, which clashes with the one-button-mashing affair of the core mechanics. For example, I had no idea one could equip any monster in any spell slot until I saw the stats for one of my monsters. I also saw no use for the charge attack, since getting hit interrupts the charge, which makes it too hard to use for too little benefit. Plus, the effort needed to max out your monsters encourages a mindless grind, which detracts from the main story quest line. At least I wasn't inundated with repetitive side-quests, but that is hardly a blessing.

I also have issue with the soulstone system, since it limits completionists to a little bit of time each day to take advantage of the daily bonus, and encourages IAPs otherwise by the scarcity of the resource, which is far more insidious than popups or a button, due to how subtle it is.

I have no idea about the audio; I make it a point to play with my iPhone muted so I don't disturb anyone.

The end result is an uninspired, flat game with barely any personality of its own. Efforts to improve the characters are lost in deus ex machina territory, contained in a world that is bright yet paradoxically bland, despite the myriad colors employed. The sprite animations look cheap and are visibly so because of the slow frame rate. And, last but not least, barely any of this engages the player and little reason beyond "Just do it already!" is given for the player to care.

2/5 stars IMHO.

Just to compare, I re-downloaded Crimsonheart, and it has none of the above problems. Crimsonheart has better animation, more bold color design that uses color theory in interesting ways, and a story that gives the main characters weight beyond the demands of the plot. The gameplay may be standard KRPG fare, but it is well-implemented, and does not swamp the player in complexities as they learn how to play. Crimsonheart, as a result, is not only vastly superior, but has something that many KRPGs lack: engagement, and plot-related reasons to care about the characters.

I know I appear to be in the minority here, and this is all my opinion based on my short time with the game. Feel free to discuss it at your own pace. I wish the best for Lakoo, and hope that they consider what I pointed out. They may agree or disagree, but hopefully something can be learned from discussing these points.

Sincerely,

Mr. Album
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We appreciate your detailed comments on Demonsouls and let me forward your comments to the game design team.

We agree that this game is a bit old school. We are on the way making some better games, in terms of graphics, gameplay and overall performance qualities, and hope you'll have better experience playing our next game.

bramblett05 · Oct 17, 2012

I like the graphics the gameplay which by the way doesn't stutter or lag.

Hambo12 · Oct 17, 2012

Lakoo said: ↑

We appreciate your detailed comments on Demonsouls and let me forward your comments to the game design team.

We agree that this game is a bit old school. We are on the way making some better games, in terms of graphics, gameplay and overall performance qualities, and hope you'll have better experience playing our next game.
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Don't listen to him lakoo , the game is brilliant . The beautiful graphics, fun Rpg gameplay, and a unique and beautiful story of two lovers. NO RPG these days have love story's as romantic and beautiful as this game. Don't blame lakoo there only the publisher not developer I love lakoo, please publish more RPGs like this as soon as possible and I will support you guys with my money lol

GOOD WORK LAKOO

CreepingDeath · Oct 20, 2012

Hi guys,I am playing this on my iPad 3 and it says it is universal buy I am only getting between 1/2 and 3/4 of the screen filled up.

Any ideas please ?

alyfantis · Oct 21, 2012

I was enjoying the game (fun story, good if repetitive music, colorful graphics) up until the point where I got completely and utterly stuck on the tree ent boss. I'm level 20 and have yet to chip away at more than 1/3 of its health bar before dying.

There's a shop that appears after you die but the items purchased don't transfer over to when you restart. I've got no health potions and I'm not seeing any stores at which to buy them.

Any advice? It's a pity as the game was fun up until this point, and I'd really like to continue without having to restart.

yesuzzang · Oct 21, 2012

How to make it work?

Hey I'm new here.
I can't seem to install this on my ipod 4g ios 5.1.1
I read it can be but I'm having troubles.

can anyone help enlighten me?

yesuzzang · Oct 21, 2012

how did you make it work?
I can't install it in mine

CreepingDeath · Oct 21, 2012

Mine installed no problem,but is says it is universal but I am not getting no where near full screen.

Jxsgamer · Oct 21, 2012

alyfantis said: ↑

I was enjoying the game (fun story, good if repetitive music, colorful graphics) up until the point where I got completely and utterly stuck on the tree ent boss. I'm level 20 and have yet to chip away at more than 1/3 of its health bar before dying.
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Same, I'm having trouble on the same boss. Not sure how I can upgrade my equipment/skills, b/c as far as I understand, doing so requires Soulstones for them.

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