Reviews Demon Turf - Review Thread (3D platformer from developers of Slime-san)

[frog]

Game Information

Game Title: Demon Turf

Platforms:

• Nintendo Switch (Nov 4, 2021)
• PlayStation 5 (Nov 4, 2021)
• Xbox Series X/S (Nov 4, 2021)
• Xbox One (Nov 4, 2021)
• PlayStation 4 (Nov 4, 2021)
• PC (Nov 4, 2021)

Trailer:




Developer: Fabraz

Publisher: Playtonic Friends

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 76 average - 86% recommended

Critic Reviews


COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 68 / 100

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. Although the game, doesn’t manage to stick the landing, it certainly has some memorable moments that will resonate with fans of classic 3D platformers.

Cultured Vultures - Ashley Bates - 8.5 / 10

Demon Turf's few flaws do little to detract from an excellent 3D platforming experience that's worth checking out, whether you're a casual player or potential speedrunner.

FingerGuns - Sean Davies - 8 / 10

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 on them and fancy a hearty yet deeply rewarding challenge. It’s only let down by a handful of bugs which will hopefully get fixed via a patch.

GameSpew - Kim Snaith - 7 / 10

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 of challenge. It can get a little repetitive though, so you’re better off keeping your play sessions short and sweet. But lean into its wacky sensibilities, and there’s fun to be had.

Hardcore Gamer - Jordan Helm - 3.5 / 5

Despite its missed opportunities and ideas that don't gel with the core gameplay, developer Fabraz's foray into three-dimensional platforming remains a fun-if-flawed hearkening to the genre's glory days.

Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Leo - 80 / 100

Demon Turf’s art style and graphics mask a deceptive, tough, tricky, and challenging platformer that offers bouts of fun, for about 8 to 10 hours tops.

Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 8 / 10

A 3D platformer which wears its inspirations on its sleeve but manages to offer enough individual style and unique platforming dynamics to stand on its own.

Nintendo Enthusiast - Jaimie Ditchfield - 8.5 / 10

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 content. Fully completing the game is guaranteed to take a large amount of time, but the variety of turfs to explore will make the quest to defeat the Demon King a memorable one. If you're after another great platformer on Nintendo Switch, then Demon Turf will definitely scratch that itch.

Nintendo Life - Oliver Reynolds - 8 / 10

Demon Turf is a fantastic platformer that's held back from true greatness by sections of dull and repetitive combat. Push through this, however, and you've got a game that rewards daring and bravery, bolstered by wonderful platforming controls that let you string together incredible combos. The visuals are initially a bit jarring, but the character design really shines through and give it a timeless aesthetic. If you're a fan of 3D platformers from the 'golden' N64 era and beyond, this one is well worth a look.

NintendoWorldReport - John Rairdin - 8 / 10

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 a great looking, great sounding, and great-playing 3D platformer. This is one of those games where despite some flaws, you'll find yourself returning to old worlds to clean up every last collectible as you work your way up the demon ladder.

Push Square - Stephen Tailby - 7 / 10

While the platforming is largely very good, the game does have its drawbacks. The camera doesn'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 particular can be irksome things. Even with its flaws, however, this is a game offering lots of personality and refreshing, clean platforming fun.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Henry Stockdale - Unscored

It harks back to 3D platformers of yore, but Demon Turf is so much more than a Banjo Kazooie-like. With its inventive platforming, packed to do list and great sense of humour, the latest game from the creators of Slime-San is devilishly good fun.

TechRaptor - James Bentley - 8 / 10

Demon Turf is a great feeling platformer with some interesting level design, even if its a little inconsistent and a little too long

VGC - Chris Scullion - 3 / 5 stars

Demon Turf looks fantastic and its platforming mechanics are brilliantly satisfying, but it's let down by boring combat and occasionally confusing level design. It's still worth a look, but it's not the best.

Video Chums - A.J. Maciejewski - 8.3 / 10

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 brimming with replay value, clever gadgets, and a gorgeous presentation; it's the whole package.

Video Reviews

 

[Clix]

Oh this looks neat! I am in the mood for a new platformer and love the visual style.

 

[Sirhc]

I remember playing the demo and thought it was pretty bad unfortunately.

But the art is nice.

 

[Doug Bowser Jr]

Man I can't get over the 2D hand drawn sprite over 3D world. The running and jumping animations look especially jarring.

 

[NabiscoFelt]

A couple video reviews (@frog if you want to add to the OP or threadmark it)

 

[ILikeFeet]

can't say I'm a fan of the art direction, but it's nice to see it get good reviews

 

[totofogo]

any good platform graphics comparisons?

I want to get this to support the dev, but still have to finish my 3DAS returns, Hat in Time and Blue Fire...

 

[NabiscoFelt]

any good platform graphics comparisons?

I want to get this to support the dev, but still have to finish my 3DAS returns, Hat in Time and Blue Fire...

Not sure about graphics, but the Switch version is apparently 30 fps

 

[frog]

I'll add the video reviews later, on phone

 

[frog]

updated OP