Demon Turf Reviews

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Folks, it’s been a long time since the golden age of the platformer collectathon. We’ve had solid entries over the years, such as the Yooka Laylee series and last year’s return of Crash Bandicoot. Still, it’s safe to say the age of that type of platformer, encouraging you to tick over that 100% completion, is over. An itch to fill in that space is undeniably present, and Demon Turf, a 3D adventure in the space is just that. Even if its foundation isn’t always sturdy, it’s one w...

Welcome to a world where platforming reigns! Demon Turf is an adventure with attitude, starring Beebz in her goal of taking down the Demon King and ruling over the domain. For those fond of the procedural jump and shoot method of travel, this is one not to miss.

But despite some of the design shortcomings and the uneven difficulty, I kept going back from time to time to Demon Turf with a smile on my face. The cool visuals, the deep gameplay, the fun characters and the sheer amount of content make this a 3D platformer that fans of the genre should not sleep on. Beginners beware, however.

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

When a 3D platformer is done well, it can make for a thoroughly entertaining adventure and that's just what Demon Turf provides.

Lengthy and more than entertaining enough, Demon Turf has a few issues that irked me, but this is a very impressive 3D platformer that does a great job separating itself from the rest of the pack.

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.

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. By far the studio's best trait in Demon Turf is in its relentless distilling of what made those original 3D platformers not just a joy to play, but a joy to finally see beaten. There are plenty of tricks on show and when the game allows time for the gameplay to do the talking is when the satisfaction of Demon Turf is at its highest. It's everything around it that, while not entirely damaging, does sully things on occasion. Regardless, this is so clearly a game crafted with love for the genre, but understanding too that mere nostalgia alone can't be a game's only redeeming feature. Perhaps it's that same insistence on expanding its base and incorporating more ideas than necessary that leads the game to momentary bumps along the way. But even a rough spot or two can't stop Demon Turf from successfully facilitating demand for a well-crafted platformer sure to test even veterans of the genre.

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.