Welcome to the world of *Demon Gaze Extra*, where the dungeons are dark, the loot is plentiful, and the demons are more misbehaved than a group of teenagers at a house party. You play as Oz, a young lad with a magic eye that can seal demons for, you know, meaningful life lessons... or just to use them in battle. Get ready for an adventure filled with quirky characters, questionable decisions, and a whole lot of grinding!
At its core, *Demon Gaze Extra* is a role-playing game that fuses dungeon crawling with a sprinkle of relationship building. You'll create secondary characters with diverse abilities and head into the treacherous dungeons of Mislid. Of course, it’s not all just about getting your hands dirty in dungeons; you’ll need to spend some quality time at the Dragon Princess Inn, where the true magic happens—conversing with the local NPCs! Characters can bond over cutscenes that are, let’s just call it what it is, a little steamy—if you’re into that kind of thing. The game allows you full customization over your secondary characters, with seven classes and five races. Oh, and don’t forget about the bath mechanic that gives you 45 character illustrations! It’s as important as it sounds. Battles occur in traditional turn-based style, where your choices will dictate whether you leave the dungeon as a hero or as a pile of regret. Each demon you seal can be summoned into battle, adding a layer of strategy. Choose wisely, or you might find yourself surrounded by foes after underestimating their nefarious abilities. And yes, you can even tweak the difficulty, either for bragging rights or sheer masochism.
Visually, *Demon Gaze Extra* embraces its anime-themed aesthetic, complete with vibrant colors and character designs that pop like your roommate’s collection of energy drinks. The HD upgrade from the original doesn’t disappoint, though don’t expect to be blown away—this is still a dungeon crawler, not the next *Final Fantasy*. It holds its charm and maintains a consistent style throughout the game, executed dutifully by the developers.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a game that marries fan service with traditional RPG elements, *Demon Gaze Extra* might just put the sparkle back in your eye—well, the magic eye anyway. While the gameplay excels in customization and engaging battle mechanics, the experience is punctuated by an often nonsensical plot and characters that sometimes feel more like caricatures than companions. It’s a solid dungeon crawl that’s entertaining enough to keep you invested, wrapped up in a quirky package of demonic intrigue. Perfect for those with an eye for adventure and a heart willing to explore the wild side!