Demon Street

[code]Played on my Meta Quest 2 [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45534557/]@MatureContent[/url][/code] A VR roguelike bullet hell game is a combination that I hadn't ever thought about before, but turns out to work really well. This is in many ways very similar to other games in this genre, with different buffs to choose from after every round, different difficulties you can play at and with just lots of things to shoot at. Where this game is a bit different though, beside just being VR, is that the large hordes of enemies we usually see in this genre, are here replaced with boss battles. Here you go through waves of bosses and when it comes to crowd control it is against whatever ability the boss you are fighting is trying to attack you with. Another place where this game has its own take on this, is where you in most roguelike games choose between different heroes, you here choose between different weapons. There is a total of 5 different weapon types to choose from, with each weapon being unique from the others. The available weapon choices are: [i](Every weapon variant is dual wielded.)[/i] [list] [*]The neon saber, which is a melee weapon. [*]The radiator, whic…

Really cool game. I'm a big fan of roguelikes, but in VR it's hard to find a good example of this genre that lives up to expectations, that brings those action feelings from PC/console versions into the VR world. But this game handles it perfectly. There are no teleports — we just move around in a circle and enjoy the shooting. So far I've only unlocked two weapons, pistols and ice SMGs, but I can already see that they completely change the gameplay and combat approach — I want to unlock the rest as soon as possible. There's a huge number of perks — after two hours of playing, I'm still finding new options and combinations. The music and graphics are just the cherry on top — they combine really well. During enrage, the bosses actually give me goosebumps. As for downsides, I'd like more bosses. I understand there are the main sins with reskins, but sometimes special bosses appear under special conditions — not sure if I've seen them all. 9/10 — I want more content.

The atmosphere in this game is fantastic. The neon-lit environments, music, and enemy designs all come together to create a really distinct vibe. On top of that, the gameplay itself is tight and challenging in a good way. Every boss fight feels like a real test of skill.

Demon Street is a fast and physically demanding VR action roguelite that attempts to translate the precision of a bullet-hell shooter into a fully three-dimensional virtual reality environment. Developed and published by Manycats Games, the game casts players as the LightBringer, a lone force entering a modern metropolis whose soul has been consumed by demonic corruption. Instead of relying heavily on conventional horror, the experience combines dark supernatural imagery with saturated neon colors and arcade-style action. Its story functions primarily as motivation for the gameplay loop: reclaim the city street by street, destroy manifestations of human vice, and survive long enough to reach the most powerful entities responsible for its corruption. What makes Demon Street particularly distinctive is the way it handles bullet-hell mechanics in VR. Avoiding attacks is not simply a matter of moving a character with an analog stick. Dense projectile formations require physical reactions, encouraging players to lean, duck, shift position, and use their entire body to escape incoming fire. At the same time, they must continue aiming and attacking enemies. This creates a hectic combinat…

I'm not sure I understand how to beat the bosses in Demon Street. I like the visuals and music... but I have yet to beat any level without failure. I've done the tutorial a few times and I'm missing something! Happy to change my review if I hear something I'm being dumb about.

A visually stunning VR shooter with a fantastic neon-drenched atmosphere and catchy synthwave soundtrack. The core loop is simple but satisfying. However, the movement feels overly restrictive, ammo pickup is inconsistent, and it lacks the promised city exploration. A cool concept with room to grow.