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{{Short description|2025 video game}} |
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| genre = [[Action video game|Action]] |
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| released = 13 May 2025<ref name=RPG/> |
| released = 13 May 2025<ref name=RPG/> |
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| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]] |
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== Development and release == |
== Development and release == |
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''Labyrinth of the Demon King'' was created by [[New Zealand]] independent developer J. R. Hudepohl. Hudepohl stated that the inspiration for the game's Japanese came from a visit to [[Kasaoka Islands|Kitagi Island]] in [[Japan]], with the game's narrative influenced by [[Japanese mythology]] including the slaying of [[Shuten-dōji]]. The game's design was strongly shaped by Hudepohl's interest in [[survival horror]] titles, including ''[[Silent Hill]]'' for the atmosphere, ''[[Fatal Frame 2]]'' and ''[[Onimusha]]'' for the Japanese environments, and ''[[Condemned: Criminal Origins]]'' for gameplay.<ref name=DXP>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dreadxp.com/interview/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-j-r-hudepohl-breaks-the-seal-on-the-cursed-castle-to-tell-us-whats-inside/ |title=Labyrinth of the Demon King: J.R. Hudepohl Breaks the Seal on the Cursed Castle to Tell us What’s Inside |last=Marvin |first=Ian |date=16 November 2022 |website=DreadXP |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> The game was announced with the launch of a trailer in June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-official-trailer-publisher-spotlight-2024-top-hat-studios |title=Labyrinth Of The Demon King - Official Trailer |date=7 June 2024 |website=IGN |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> A [[game demo|demo]] of the game was published for [[Steam (service)|Steam Next Fest]] in February 2025,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/10-steam-next-fest-february-2025-demos-to-play-right-now |title=10 Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Right Now |last=IGN Staff |first= |date=28 February 2025 |website=IGN |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> with a final trailer and release date announced in April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-official-release-date-trailer |title=Labyrinth of the Demon King - Official Release Date Trailer |date=23 April 2025 |website=IGN |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> The game was released on 13 May 2025 for PC and console.<ref name=RPG>{{Cite web |url=https://rpgamer.com/2025/05/dungeon-crawler-labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-released-on-pc-consoles/ |title=Dungeon-Crawler Labyrinth of the Demon King Released on PC, Consoles |last=Fuller |first=Alex |date=13 May 2025 |website=RPGamer |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
''Labyrinth of the Demon King'' was created by [[New Zealand]] independent developer J. R. Hudepohl. Hudepohl stated that the inspiration for the game's Japanese setting came from a visit to [[Kasaoka Islands|Kitagi Island]] in [[Japan]], with the game's narrative influenced by [[Japanese mythology]] including the slaying of [[Shuten-dōji]]. The design was strongly shaped by Hudepohl's interest in [[survival horror]] titles, including ''[[Silent Hill]]'' for the atmosphere, ''[[Fatal Frame 2]]'' and ''[[Onimusha]]'' for the Japanese environments, and ''[[Condemned: Criminal Origins]]'' for gameplay.<ref name=DXP>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dreadxp.com/interview/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-j-r-hudepohl-breaks-the-seal-on-the-cursed-castle-to-tell-us-whats-inside/ |title=Labyrinth of the Demon King: J.R. Hudepohl Breaks the Seal on the Cursed Castle to Tell us What’s Inside |last=Marvin |first=Ian |date=16 November 2022 |website=DreadXP |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> The game was announced with the launch of a trailer in June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-official-trailer-publisher-spotlight-2024-top-hat-studios |title=Labyrinth Of The Demon King - Official Trailer |date=7 June 2024 |website=IGN |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> A [[game demo|demo]] of the game was published for [[Steam (service)|Steam Next Fest]] in February 2025,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/10-steam-next-fest-february-2025-demos-to-play-right-now |title=10 Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Right Now |last=IGN Staff |first= |date=28 February 2025 |website=IGN |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> with a final trailer and release date announced in April.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-official-release-date-trailer |title=Labyrinth of the Demon King - Official Release Date Trailer |date=23 April 2025 |website=IGN |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> The game was released on 13 May 2025 for PC and console.<ref name=RPG>{{Cite web |url=https://rpgamer.com/2025/05/dungeon-crawler-labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-released-on-pc-consoles/ |title=Dungeon-Crawler Labyrinth of the Demon King Released on PC, Consoles |last=Fuller |first=Alex |date=13 May 2025 |website=RPGamer |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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{{video game reviews |
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| NLife = 8/10<ref name=NL>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king |title=Labyrinth Of The Demon King Review (Switch eShop) |last=Vogel |first=Mitch |date=13 May 2025 |website=Nintendo Life |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
| NLife = 8/10<ref name=NL>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king |title=Labyrinth Of The Demon King Review (Switch eShop) |last=Vogel |first=Mitch |date=13 May 2025 |website=Nintendo Life |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
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| PCGUS = 81%<ref name=PCG>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-review/ |title=Labyrinth of the Demon King review |last=Prescott |first=Shaun |date=13 May 2025 |website=PC Gamer |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
| PCGUS = 81%<ref name=PCG>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-review/ |title=Labyrinth of the Demon King review |last=Prescott |first=Shaun |date=13 May 2025 |website=PC Gamer |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
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| rev1 = ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'' |
| rev1 = ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'' |
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| rev1Score = 4.5/5<ref name=BD>{{Cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3869361/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-is-an-authentic-love-letter-to-psx-horror-review/ |title=‘Labyrinth of the Demon King’ Is an Authentic Love Letter to PSX Horror [Review] |last=H. C. |first=Luiz |date=21 May 2025 |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
| rev1Score = 4.5/5<ref name=BD>{{Cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3869361/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king-is-an-authentic-love-letter-to-psx-horror-review/ |title=‘Labyrinth of the Demon King’ Is an Authentic Love Letter to PSX Horror [Review] |last=H. C. |first=Luiz |date=21 May 2025 |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
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| rev2 = ''[[Siliconera]]'' |
| rev2 = ''[[Siliconera]]'' |
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| rev2Score = 7/10<ref name=SE>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/i-appreciate-labyrinth-of-the-demon-kings-aesthetic/ |title=Review: I Appreciate Labyrinth of the Demon King’s Aesthetic |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=13 May 2025 |website=Siliconera |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
| rev2Score = 7/10<ref name=SE>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/i-appreciate-labyrinth-of-the-demon-kings-aesthetic/ |title=Review: I Appreciate Labyrinth of the Demon King’s Aesthetic |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=13 May 2025 |website=Siliconera |access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref> |
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