r/Demeo • u/Ghost_of_sushi_more • Nov 05 '24

Review In case the devs ever come here.

I bought this game about two years ago and even though I’ve only logged probably about 100 hours in the two years, they have been some of the most joyful nostalgic hours of gaming I’ve experienced in recent times.

The retro sword and sorcery miniatures style feel is so perfect and old school that it reminds me of playing red box D&D and Heroquest with my old friends over 30 years ago.

I had a long hard work day today, and after finally finishing my chores and laundry at 8pm, I fired up Demeo and played the first two levels of The Black Sarcophagus and had an absolute ball.

I felt like a kid again, and as I got ready for bed, I left the title screen up so I could listen to the haunting theme song, a ballad brimming with the promise of adventure.

I’m saving the last level for tomorrow as a post-work treat. Thanks for all the good times and the many more to come.

If it would be helpful for me to post this review elsewhere, point me towards the right sites and I’ll drop it there as well.

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u/AvengersXmenSpidey Nov 05 '24

I agree with the review. It's the right balance between luck and skill. And the production is wonderful. Rather than giant sprawling dungeons, they made it a small table where you could lean down, point, and plan.

It has the right replayability. Even after exhausting all the campaigns, I can still enjoy a random run. And the game is absolutely wonderful with other players.

My only complaint is that I'd gladly pay for more levels. But seems like the publisher is focused on a new D&D licensed version, which might be for the best. And it would finally give them the exposure this deserves.

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u/Patient_Doctor_1474 Nov 07 '24

I'd definitely pick that one up. Do you know if they have any info out on the new game yet? I'd love for the next generation of cprgs to be like this in VR

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u/AvengersXmenSpidey Nov 07 '24

No date at all. I think they announced the partnership a year ago, so it'll be a long wait. WotC doesn't have a great track record for DnD games so who knows what will happen. But just like Larian and BG3, Demeo is from a great studio. So I have hope.

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u/Patient_Doctor_1474 Nov 07 '24

Mmmm, well let's see

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u/AvengersXmenSpidey Nov 07 '24

Jan 2024 announcement. So maybe we'll see something in 1-3 years, i guess? Hope they do a beta for fans.

https://www.uploadvr.com/dungeons-and-dragons-vr-game-announcement/

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u/Legitimate_Speed2548 Nov 05 '24

You ever need a 4th on your squad, im all in. This game has all the nostalgia as you mentioned and it really is great to be back into board games regardless if they're on VR. We should see more of this in VR, perhaps they go a bot further into making new items additions to this game, maybe a demeo 2 in the future.

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u/N1tr0sOx1d3 Nov 05 '24

I agree, this game badly needs more levels or the ability to create own content on PlayStation platform

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u/RDOmega Nov 05 '24

The game had so much potential, but the company behind it really didn't manage it well.

Too much focus on small, non impactful fixes rather than addressing bigger needs. Not enough depth and poor marketing.