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Book of Demons

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Unique card-based skill and equipment system
  • Flexible dungeon length and session time
  • Engaging tactical combat with interrupt and positioning
  • Charming papercraft art style and humor
  • Active and responsive developer support

Cons

  • Movement constrained to fixed paths limiting freedom
  • Some late game difficulty and pacing issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Repetitive clicking and grind in later stages
  • Limited story depth and character variety at launch

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose dungeon length and freely swap cards during runs, but movement is constrained to fixed paths limiting full freedom."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game requires skillful timing, positioning, interrupting enemy spells, and strategic card management with clear feedback."

  • Competition
    1

    "Mostly single-player focused with leaderboards for roguelike mode, but competition is a minor aspect."

  • Continuation
    4

    "High replayability with multiple classes, endless mode, achievements, and flexible session lengths encourage habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique card-based skill and equipment system, paper craft art style, and flexible deck building encourage creative play."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of dominance or power assertion over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Provides immersive fantasy world and stress relief through engaging dungeon crawling and character progression."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia without obligation; developers actively listen to community feedback."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages experimenting with card combinations, adapting builds on the fly, and tactical combat approaches."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Procedurally generated dungeons offer some discovery, but movement is limited to known paths reducing free exploration."

  • Expression
    3

    "Card deck customization and character class choices allow personal expression within gameplay constraints."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong fantasy theme with demons, magic, and a papercraft world inspired by Diablo lore and style."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community gameplay elements; players experience the game individually."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn game mechanics, optimize card builds, and improve skills through progression and experimentation."

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention and clicking; some players note repetitive clicking but no background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; solo play only."

  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    4

    "Strong progression through card collection, upgrades, leveling, and unlocking new classes and difficulties."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally relaxing with balanced challenge and pacing, though some find late game more stressful."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual style, sound design, and satisfying combat feedback provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    1

    "Leaderboards and achievements provide some recognition but social status is not a major focus."

  • Story
    1

    "Simple narrative with humorous elements; story is present but not deeply immersive or complex."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires tactical thinking in combat, card deck building, and adapting to enemy mechanics."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some tension from challenging enemies and permadeath roguelike mode, but overall moderate suspense."

  • Value
    4

    "Good perceived value with flexible session lengths, replayability, and active developer support."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves defeating monsters and bosses with attacks and spells; violence is cartoonish and stylized."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must avoid death and manage resources; death has penalties but is not overly punishing."

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