Labyrinth of the Demon King

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	\| genre = [[Action video game\|Action]]		\| genre = [[Action video game\|Action]]
	\| released = 13 May 2025<ref name=RPG/>		\| released = 13 May 2025<ref name=RPG/>
	\| modes = [[Single-player video game\|Single-player]]		\| modes = [[Single-player video game\|Single-player]]
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	== Development and release ==		== Development and release ==

	''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>

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==

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		⚫	\| MC = 71/100<ref name=MC>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king/ \|title=Labyrinth Of The Demon King \|website=Metacritic \|access-date=5 July 2025}}</ref>

⚫	\| MC = 71%<ref name=MC>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/labyrinth-of-the-demon-king/ \|title=Labyrinth Of The Demon King \|website=Metacritic \|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>		\| 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>

	\| 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>

	\| rev1 = ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]''		\| rev1 = ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]''
	\| 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>

	\| rev2 = ''[[Siliconera]]''		\| rev2 = ''[[Siliconera]]''
	\| 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>

	}}		}}