Upon the new changes HD graphics, the retry system, and the promise of future DLC that expands the post-game of Demon Gaze.
[6] Players assume the role of the protagonist Oz, a mysterious young man with the power of a magic eye that grants him the ability to seal demons.
[4] Although battles take part in dungeons, the game's hub is set in a town where the player can rest and strengthen their party.
[12] Demon Gaze is set in The World of Mythrid, which is divided into 6 regions: the castle of Grimodal, the Old City (Red and Blue), the Slave Graveyard, the Curtain of Star Trees and the Dragon Princess Inn.
[6] The game features many prominent Japanese voice actors including Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, and Yukari Tamura.
"[22] Heidi Kemps of GameSpot scored the game 7/10, finding the battles, dungeons and characters to be enjoyable, though the story, visual style and the heavy amount of fan service was criticised.
[21] Josiah Renaudin of IGN rated the game a 7.2/10, praising the combat and characters, but criticising the uninspired visuals and "cookie-cutter premise.
"[24] Jim Sterling of The Escapist gave Demon Gaze a more positive review, as well as recommending the game, stating "this is easily one of the more addictive ones I've enjoyed for a while, and it's perfect on Vita", and scoring it 4.5/5.
[30] Nevertheless, Matt Kamen of The Guardian rated Demon Gaze much lower, giving the game only 2 stars out of 5, as "Demon Gaze does make nice use of the Vita's online functions, allowing for notes left between players advising of secrets or dangers, but it's not enough to make up for a resoundingly lacklustre package.