Rescue the Great Demon 2

Demons are almost always presented as the bad guys in every video game, but then again they are demons, which means that they serve the forces of evil. However, sometimes there are presented in a more positive light, especially in RPGs, where characters are usually more complex. Thus, you can even choose to play as a demon in certain games nowadays.

Rescue the Great Demon 2 is an adventure game with role-playing elements, in which you get the chance to play as a demon and watch the struggle as he fights against the human overlords. On the other hand, the gameplay is a weird combination of adventure, exploration and RPG, making it pretty difficult to get acquainted with the mechanics at first.

The story takes place in a parallel universe, where humans have managed to take over the other races and establish themselves as the rulers of the world. Naturally, demons have been enslaved and robbed of their powers, but some have managed to escape and are trying to regroup. You play as one of fallen great demons, and your task is to help him get strong again.

As mentioned before, the gameplay is a bit rough, in the sense that you may not always know what to do. Hence, there’s a world map that can be explored by jumping from one area of interest to the other, and each point on the map allows you to perform a certain action. However, the English translation is incredibly poor, so it takes a while until you understand what your mission is.

The graphics are not exciting either, since most of them are static backgrounds. However, every now and again you get into a fight, and there are a couple of animations to liven the mood. The combat takes place in turns, and you get to decide what every character does when his or her turn comes. On the other hand, don’t expect too much complexity either.

In the end, Rescue the Great Demon 2 might be up to something when it comes to the story, but it’s in a very rough state at the moment. Hence, it needs a lot more work before players can enjoy it properly.