Book of Demons is an online, hack and slash video game based on the story of the Demon Lord, Bahamut. You start as one of his many servants and destroy all demons in your path. There are many levels to the game, and each one takes more work than the last. When you finally reach the goal, there’s a cut scene with a devastating final explosion that rips through the screen.
This game is quite similar
to the old Rank and Honor games (Vampire Clans and Lord of the Rings Online) where you build an epic army and pillage your enemies. But with the difference that your army can consist of anything from your own soul, to items dropped by monsters you’ve killed. For the hack-and-slash genre of game, you’ll play the role of Bahamut, a demon lord looking to better control his army. To do this, he must destroy every person in his way, starting with you. Although the game includes all the usual hack-and-slash features, the true heart of the game is its role-playing game mechanics, and this is where the Book of Demons shines.
If you’ve played any role-playing games before, you’ll know what happens after you beat a boss. The game moves onto the next room, and you have to continue killing every enemy that comes at you. When you’re not busy killing everyone, you can level up and do special attacks to turn other players against you. But with the game’s systems, you can’t just attack anyone. It’s either you or the enemy who gets the last word. So is there any fun to have with Book of Demons?
In terms of fun,
Book of Demons manages to combine the best aspects of the hack-and-slash game and the role-playing formula. As the game progresses, you’ll learn more about the different characters that make up the faction, and each one will gain power as you progress through the levels. You’ll also have access to special items and powers, so depending on your character, you might find yourself needing to level up more often. What makes things really interesting is that this progression system ties in with the endgame, where you will be rewarded for completing quests as well as collecting new weapons and armor – all things that can further your goal of conquering the realm.
The real draw of the Book of Demons is its fast pace – much like the fast pace of many online games today. You’ll run through the levels in no time at all, taking down all the enemies you can find and earning experience points as you go. You’ll find that you are instantly teleporting to the next area when an enemy gets within range of you, and you’ll be able to take cover or attack from a safe distance. The combat is fluid and fast and will keep you busy for quite some time. Of course, if you get bored playing, you can simply back out and try again later on.
The graphics in the Book of Demons are fairly simplistic,
but they do make the game look pretty damn good. The entire screen is filled with neat shadows and bright highlights, which give the illusion that you are inside a dark and gloomy virtual world. It looks as though you’re in a dark cave. Also, it looks as though you can reach out and touch some objects to move them around. However, aside from these few graphical features, the rest of the game functions very well. The action is solid and the puzzles are varied enough to keep you interested.
For a game that is called Book of Demons, it certainly has a slow but steady pace. It can get frustrating though, especially when you find that you’re not advancing at the same pace as the game. This is because you are using a book that can use in several ways. The book can only use in certain ways. There’s a great deal of backtracking in the game. You also have to use several skills that can be quite confusing. As a result, the game can drag on for a while. But it’s also a fast pace so you always have something to look forward to.
Conclusion
Book of Demons also has a powerful and exciting battle system. Your attacks will affect the enemies, and your overall strategy can help you take down more than one enemy at a time. The combat is fluid, and it can get quite frantic. You can also level up quickly through the game, and you will earn money by doing so. The overall graphics, music, and sound are top-notch. The game is fun and exciting to play. So you will surely find yourself hooked on it once you get past the first couple of levels.
