Demonschool Reviews
You can't go wrong with Demonschool if you're looking for a school experience that's a bit like Persona and a bit like a GBA Fire Emblem game. đ«
Demonschool is stylish and irreverent. Grotesque foes are contrasted by the bright hues and neon stylings akin to a retrowave album cover, and the shifting electronic soundscape enhances the mood in any given scene. There are some minor pitfalls in terms of battle difficulty, but thereâs enough depth and visual flair to keep things interesting. Demonschool is positively bursting with heart and energy.
However, due to the gameâs length (my playthrough took around 40 hours), even though I enjoyed the core foundation of combat, it does drag a bit on occasion due to the sheer number of fights you encounter. While Demonschool does give you plenty of characters and abilities to play with, as any RPG, once you settle on a team and kit them out properly, youâre gonna just use them whenever possible. The game does smartly force you to use certain characters in enough fights to force you to change your approach occasionally, which does prove to be a fun challenge especially when your party is split in certain stretches or the rare case where youâre controlling two teams in a fight, but it only does so much to keep battle fresh across 40 hours of play. Itâs not a problem unique to Demonschool by any means â itâs a difficult challenge for any game that long â but it also cannot avoid it either.
By the time the semester reaches its final day, Demonschool leaves behind a very specific feeling. It is not a game that strives for technical perfection or overwhelming complexity. Instead, it chooses personality, atmosphere, and experimentation over raw challenge. Its tactical system favors creativity rather than optimization, its difficulty remains welcoming, and its structure mirrors everyday routines instead of epic escalation. Yes, combat can become repetitive, and some side activities are more amusing than memorable. But what truly defines Demonschool is its identity: a game that knows exactly what it wants to be. Through its distinctive visual style, carefully written relationships, and a combat system designed to be explored rather than mastered, it offers a refreshingly different take on the tactical JRPG.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Demonschool has been a delight to play, and while it launched later than I would have liked, the game has been worth the wait. I wish there were more exploration in the world outside of missions, and the pre-launch bugs I encountered with the review build were a bit frustrating at times. However, the vibrant visual design, combined with solid gameplay, makes Demonschool a stylish turn-based RPG that ticks nearly all my boxes.
The Necrosoft Games title mixes absurd humor with horror in an experience where tactical planning and demons coexist on a university campus. Demonschool offers something different, but not too far removed from other well-known titles in the genre, such as the Persona series. However, I find it much more accessible, leaving aside the complexity of the battles and the density of the extracurricular activities.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Demonschool is a solid offering within the genre. A tactical RPG that will not leave you indifferent, shining brightly with its dark identity and combat system.
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Demonschool earns its diploma by blending Persona-style high-school drama with clever, tile-based battles that play more like brainteasing puzzles than traditional RPG grinds, making every fight feel like a chess match against hell itself
If youâre a fan of charming RPGs with unique systems, great music, and a fantastic use of pixel art, you really owe it to yourself to pick up Demonschool.
Demonschool is more than just another tactics RPG. It is a genre-bending lab experiment that succeeds because of its clear vision. By merging supernatural battles with university slice-of-life, it crafts an experience thatâs strategic, emotional, and hilarious. The innovative combat system, witty writing, vibrant visuals, and killer soundtrack make it a standout indie release of 2025.
Demonschool doesnât use the usual way of leveling up based on stats. Characters donât only get stronger over time. Instead, progression is horizontal, with the goal of obtaining more skills that provide you with more tactical options. You obtain skills by doing side quests, exploring, and building relationships. Then you study them by pairing two party members together and investing in-game money.
Demonschool is a stylish and unique strategy RPG that offers plenty of challenge, creativity, and charm that should keep you satisfied well beyond the holidays.
Demonschool is a stylish and entertaining tactical RPG that allows you to pummel demons to a bloody pulp while also enjoying slice-of-life moments such as fishing for demon fish and bonding with your teammates. Although the story pacing can be slow at times, the overall journey proves to be a rewarding experience.
There is a lot to enjoy with Demonschool. I think that most people will enjoy the gameplay elements and story. The music is catchy and the animations are solid and really round out the feel of the combat. I do think that the game is often pretty easy to get perfect marks in battles. The boss fights that do provide the most challenge are about every 2.5-3 hours so it does feel a little too far in between for more challenging battles. Itâs hard not to recommend Demonschool to fans of the genre and itâs definitely worth the cost. If you like Into the Breach, Reverie Knight Tactics, and Chroma Squad but want it set in a Persona/Lovecraftian world you canât go wrong with Demonschool.
DemonSchool nails what made early Persona games special: that unsettling vibe of fighting cosmic horror with nothing but your friends and your fists. The tactical combat strips away menu diving entirely, turning every battle into a violent puzzle where movement is action.
Demonschoolâs visuals are simply phenomenal. Sprites set in a 3D world runs the risk of clashing, but the excellent artistry on display makes it feel as natural as breathing. The transitions into combat blew my mind the first few times, as the world is peeled away to show the dark reality beneath. Character art is eye-catching, with solid dark lines accentuating shocking amounts of detail. Even the previously mentioned sprites ooze charm, with plenty of motion and snappy poses.
"Network Tactics with a School Spirit" Demonschool delivers a successful blend of tactical combat, a sarcastic tone, and social activities that give the characters distinct depth. Its distinctive visual style and dynamic music elevate the experience, while the diverse cast of characters ensures constantly fresh strategies. Despite some shortcomings, such as the lack of a storybook, the game offers a focused and enjoyable experience for fans of network and tactical games, proving that innovation is still possible within the genre.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Demonschool is a refreshing take on the tactics RPG genre. Simplifying the battle system and giving players the ability to plan and adjust each turn in combat provides a fun and engaging puzzle element to battles that had me tinkering and tweaking my team selection and tactics to find the most efficient solutions to each fight. Unfortunately, playing the pre-launch build led to a few bugs and hiccups along the way, but thankfully, nothing that rendered the game unplayable. Necrosoft have released patches, including a day one patch that updated the in-game font and confused me for a moment, and are continuing to bug fix. Hopefully the bugged PlayStation trophy is fixed in the next patch and people can get their Platinum. If youâre a fan of old-school tactics RPGs and want something a little bit different, but cut from the same cloth, join Faye and the gang in trying to prevent an apocalypse. Demonschool gets a Thumb Culture Gold Award.
Demonschool is going to be a âyour mileage may varyâ kind of game, with classic Persona and Necrosoft fans probably appreciating it most. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Demonschool is a real joy to play, with its clever combat, likeable story, and striking visual style helping it stand out in the tactical RPG genre. Combat is nuanced and has plenty of neat ideas on show, the characters and setting give the narrative a playful energy, and the game looks gorgeous, with it certainly ticking all of the right boxes to keep me hooked in. The only downside? The sheer amount of battles can make the experience feel drawn out, and the repetition does creep in over a long playthrough. Still, thereâs a lot more good than bad in Demonschool, and whilst it does have some repetitive moments, the fun and creativity showcased across the adventure ensures that it always feels special to play.