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Review of Doodle Devil on PS3

by Chucky Chucky photo Jul 2016
Cover image of Doodle Devil on PS3
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 13 Jul 2016
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: JoyBits
Publisher: JoyBits

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic world of Doodle Devil, where you assume the role of a mischievous deity whose primary task is to create chaos by combining elements and wreak havoc across the universe. If you ever wondered what happens when fire meets water and the result isn't just a steam bath, here's your chance to find out-and no, it won't involve your gym partner.

Gameplay

The core gameplay revolves around exploring the fundamental elements-fire, water, air, and earth. Yes, the classics. Players combine these elements to discover 249 different elements across 26 categories because apparently, the world wasn't chaotic enough as it was. So, the next time you light a match and ruin someone's sad attempt at romance, just remember: It's all part of your divine plan. You start with these four primal factors and gradually unlock new elements by mixing them up. Water and lava create steam, and somehow, combining water and fire yields, alcohol. If that doesn't inspire a high school chemistry teacher to rethink their job, what will? Don't fear if you get lost in your infinite abyss of element combos. The game throws hints at you every few minutes, meaning it knows when you've been furiously clicking without much thought. It's your own digital, devout therapist, comforting you amid your existential crises.

Graphics

Graphically speaking, Doodle Devil possesses a doodle-style art that's reminiscent of a child's art class after one too many lemonade stands. The designs are colorful and simple, and while it doesn't look like it belongs in a museum, you also won't be left wishing this were done by Picasso's long-lost brother. It's visually pleasant enough to keep your focus on trying to figure out how to make 'plant' out of 'water' and 'fire' without professing your frustrations out loud-at least not to anyone who can tell you to get a real hobby.

Conclusion

Doodle Devil is the kind of game that invites you to ponder: Abandon all responsibilities, create chaos, and mix elements because that's how real life works, right? It offers satisfying puzzle-solving, humorous outcomes, and an occasional 'aha!' moment. In the end, it's a perfect distraction from the mundane reality of adulthood, and let's face it, who doesn't want to unleash a little cartoonish anarchy every now and then? I give Doodle Devil a respectable 7 out of 10. It could use a little more depth and maybe a side mission where you confront your own bad decisions, but until then, I guess it's just up to us to figure out what happens when we throw fire and water together in this digital playground.

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