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Review of Doodle Devil on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Jul 2016
Cover image of Doodle Devil on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 05 Jul 2016
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: JoyBits
Publisher: JoyBits

Introduction

In a world where boredom threatens to consume the universe, JoyBits resurrects a classic formula with Doodle Devil, a puzzle game where you combine elements to wreak a little havoc. The age-old question arises: what happens when you mix fire and ice? You might want to grab your fire extinguishers-if you can find any-before diving in.

Gameplay

Playing Doodle Devil is like engaging in mad science, but with a way better wardrobe. You play as the titular Devil, tasked with gathering ingredients of destruction and chaos. Starting with the four classical elements-fire, water, air, and earth-you're propelled into a world of creative combinations aiming to discover a total of 249 unique elements spread across 26 categories. With each successful combo, you might create steam (a classic hot beverage), or alcohol (nature's favorite liquid), further initiating a chain reaction to discover more and more elements. Think of combining unlikely pairs; for example, combining water and lava to form steam. Like any good cook, experimentation is half the fun. Got a wild idea? Just try it! Hints are your sidekicks in case you get stuck, popping up every few minutes to rescue your sanity. And while some combos are brilliantly intuitive, others feel like the game's designers were having an existential crisis, leaving you facepalming, "How was I supposed to know I should combine x with y?" But isn't that the essence of chaos? Bad decisions might just lead to brilliant discoveries-or just lots of confused frowning.

Graphics

Don't expect photorealistic environments here; the graphics are colorful and whimsical, evoking a doodle pad that decided to come to life. The art style is simple yet charming, reminiscent of school doodles that you scribbled instead of paying attention in class. It's like your little cousin's drawings-funny, vibrant, and a tad chaotic. While not a graphic powerhouse, it does deliver a light-hearted aesthetic that fits the game's theme of playful creation nicely.

Conclusion

Doodle Devil offers a solid dose of puzzling mayhem, paired with lighthearted graphics that transport you into a world of chaotic creativity. While it doesn't push the boundaries of gaming or storytelling, it excels at providing moments of joy through combination-based puzzle-solving. If you're looking for a solid puzzle game that allows you to channel your inner mischief-maker without the risk of setting your living room on fire, Doodle Devil might just be the perfect concoction. Just remember, the next time you swirl those elements together, think twice about mixing in some fire with your water-it might just lead to a tepid drink of chaos.

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