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DEVIL BLADE REBOOT: tempted to move closer for points

DEVIL BLADE REBOOT:A menu showing Stage Select and Retro Mode
A menu showing Stage Select and Retro Mode1 / 10

Reviews enjoy balancing safety against moving closer for points. A run aimed at reaching the ending can become a desire to take more risks for a better score.

What makes it fun

  1. The urge to move closer

    With the Berserk System, defeating enemies up close raises both your score and the difficulty. Staying at a safer distance or moving in for points becomes a choice whenever enemies appear.

  2. Read the boss, then break through

    Warning lines and recurring bullet patterns give you cues for planning a route through a boss’s attacks. Getting past an attack that stopped you before makes what you learned feel tangible.

Game details

As of Oct 29, 2026
Playtime at review
3 hoursMedian at the time of review (based on 100 helpful reviews)
Languages
Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean / 10 languages total

A typical run

Shoot and dodge through the stages.

The player ship moves among ground units and bullets (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)
The player ship moves among ground units and bullets (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)

Core systems

Berserk System

Destroying enemies at close range raises the score and difficulty.

What to decide

Choose between safety and scoring.

The player ship fires close to large enemy ships (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)
The player ship fires close to large enemy ships (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)

What sets it apart

One player says they could stay safe, yet feel drawn toward danger for points. The temptation to do more than defend is part of their enjoyment.

Learning curve and difficulty

One player lost at the final boss on their first run, then learned enough to finish the next without dying. Familiarity translated into a concrete result in their experience.

Targeted enemy ships and the player ship (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)
Targeted enemy ships and the player ship (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)

What longtime players say

Reviews name harder difficulties, deathless clears and scoring as goals after a clear. What players have achieved is distinct from what they plan to try.

What players like

Reviews enjoy scoring through close-range kills or taking risks.

Common complaints

Reviews raise concerns about the short campaign or limited new content.

Reviews mention screen readability or eye strain.

The player ship fires at a large boss (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)
The player ship fires at a large boss (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)

Who it’s for

Players who want to refine approach timing and scoring after clearing.

Who might not enjoy it

Players wanting more new content rather than refining familiar stages.

A menu showing Stage Select and Retro Mode (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)
A menu showing Stage Select and Retro Mode (DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, via Steam)

FAQ

Can I practice a stage?
Stage select lets you choose a stage to replay.
DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
DEVIL BLADE REBOOT

98% Overwhelmingly Positive ・ US$15.99

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