Demonschool, a tactics RPG by Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games, launched on 2025-11-19. It offers a strategic experience, drawing inspiration from Buffy and Shin Megami Tensei, but faces some technical challenges.
Game Features and Mechanics
The game follows protagonist Faye, a demon hunter, exploring Hemsk Island. She navigates a daily cycle of exploration, conversation, and combat, building relationships and uncovering lore. Players control a large roster of 15 hunters like Namako and Destin, each with distinctive roles.
Combat is grid-based, featuring a planning and action phase, with shared action points for the team. Its puzzle-like tactics are engaging, encouraging players to experiment with abilities and environmental effects.
Technical and Performance Challenges
Despite its strong gameplay, Demonschool suffers from stability and performance issues. Particularly on the Steam Deck, intense visual effects can lead to freezes and crashes. Users also report narrative pacing issues and visual bugs, which may affect the overall experience.
- The game was reviewed on Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT, with 32GB RAM.
- It is priced at $25/£20 and is verified for Steam Deck.
- Some users have experienced unexpected boots to the title screen.
- The absence of voice acting or a text log complicates dialogue revisiting.
Conclusion and Market Position
Demonschool's core gameplay and strategic depth make it a notable entry in the tactics RPG genre. While technical flaws are present, they are not insurmountable and could be resolved with future patches. The game's engaging combat and narrative elements position it as a worthwhile experience for tactical RPG enthusiasts.
