Demon's Mirror

Critic reviews

• TheSixthAxis

  Jason Coles · Sep 18, 2024

  8.0

  Demon's Mirror is a wonderfully refreshing take on the whole deckbuilding genre, and well worth a look if you want something that genuinely feels new. If you've never played one of these before, however, then it's probably going to feel pretty tough to begin with, but it'll be worth it.

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• Digital chumps

  Andrew Simone · Sep 16, 2024

  9.5

  Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by Demon’s Mirror. Whether you’re a hardcore deck-builder fan, or just a casual gamer looking for a fun experience, this game will not disappoint. The combat mechanics are immensely diverse and one could easily sink hours upon hours replaying runs. The game also comes with masterful art direction that is just clean and beautiful all around. Demon’s Mirror is a bit short, but it never overextends itself, which ultimately leaves the player wanting more. Be-Rad Entertainment has done a great job with this game and has certainly set itself up to expand upon it.

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• Gameliner

  Claudia Tjia · Sep 10, 2024

  5.0

  Demon’s Mirror is an ambitious mix of roguelike deckbuilding and chain-three puzzle mechanics that puts a fresh spin on the genre. While the core gameplay is challenging, the steep learning curve and heavy reliance on RNG can make it difficult for new players to find their rhythm. The unique integration of puzzles adds a tactical layer to the combat, but the balance between card play and grid interaction can sometimes feel restrictive rather than natural. The three playable characters try to provide variety, but don’t differentiate themselves enough from one another. The visuals and UI are functional, but lack a bit of a personality. Despite these shortcomings, Demon’s Mirror is a solid option for gamers looking for a strategic challenge, but it lacks the satisfying power creep that characterizes the top tiers of the genre.

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• GameSpew

  Kim Snaith · Sep 05, 2024

  6.0

  Demon's Mirror is basically Slay the Spire, with the addition of tile-matching gameplay. It's a novel idea but ultimately it doesn't quite pull it off, with too many ideas that don't all gel together as well as they should. Still, if you're a deck-building roguelike fan, it's worth a look — but there are definitely better games in the genre.

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• Game Grin

  Artura Dawn · Sep 05, 2024

  7.0

  Demon's Mirror is a good roguelike deckbuilder, though be prepared to keep in mind all sorts of complex mechanics and attacks coming your way, lest your run comes to an untimely end.

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• Checkpoint Gaming

  Lisa Pollifroni · Sep 05, 2024

  8.0

  Demon’s Mirror is a hell of a good time. The way it combines deckbuilding and the grid battle system had me hooked from my very first run and it’s so easy to learn. With an array of different cards to discover and modify, its inclusion of three characters with three different playstyles creates alot opportunity to play how you want. Even though the enemies can be repetitive and I found runs super quick to complete, Demon’s Mirror may just be one of 2024’s more exciting new deckbuilders.

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