Beautiful Game

DEEMO 2 is one of those rare mobile games which tries to break a few conventions when considering rhythm games. It is a free game so it has numerous in-game purchases which some people may not like, but considering the quality of the game as it is already, it is very justifiable. Beautiful 2D animation evoking the best of Ghibli, charming characters, a mysterious environment and of course, excellent music makes all of the wait for Deemo 2’s official release worth it. There are events, daily tasks, u can traverse and explore your surroundings and chat with the other creatures in the station, apart from playing the music charts. Deemo had a pretty touching, personal story which is a pretty high bar to surpass, considering it is one of my fav stories from Rayark and in a rhythm game in general. I am still at the beginning of Deemo II’s story though, but I am excited to see where it all leads to. Overall, one of the more unique rhythm games and anyone should try it at least once.

A Fall From Grace

As a player of all the other rhythm games by Rayark, even Voez, I have to say this title of the franchise is amazing in the art style, the gameplay (mostly because it calibrates well and has very well designed charts), and some parts of the story. But is lacking in the original setting and tone that others by Rayark have. I still enjoy playing it for about 5-10 minutes a week maybe but the energy bar, lack of starting songs without grinding, and battle-pass-like feature make it feel like a soulless cash grab instead of a masterpiece akin to that of other Rayark classics. I say this is an amazing game and it accomplished the release of a sequel to a story that had a definitive ending but, it’s features in the execution of release, IE adding all these basically milking a of the franchise for money, have made the series feel over done and the series as well feel like it is dying due to these decisions. Still a somewhat good game (no ads, you don’t have to pay if you really don’t want to) but I’m hoping for Rayark to make a comeback with a game that isn’t too much like the slight disappointment like this one as I don’t want one of my favorite rhythm game companies to revive backlash from this.

I tried to give it a chance but I prefer the original in every way

I respect what they are trying with the story and exploration, and they actually did okay in that regard. But I honestly don’t care much about the story. I play Deemo because I like the songs and they are fun to play. However, Something in Deemo 2 doesn’t sit right with me. The notes fall in a more narrow horizontal column and it is less forgiving in relation to the speed. I like the new holding notes mechanic and the speed up/slow down, but they aren’t utilized well. Most charts are either incredibly boring or way too difficult. Deemo 1 had some songs like that, but there were only a few and I would either play them for the challenge or because I liked the song. Deemo 2’s song list just isn’t as good IMO. Really the only two songs I like are Felzione and Karanosu, both of which are fun and challenging to play, so no complaints there. However, every other song is either boring or just plain bad. I really tried to give the game a chance but ultimately I always return to Deemo 1. Hopefully they add more songs that are bangers with good charts to boot. I’ll check in again every once in a while.

(F2P) I LOVE IT! one small suggestion though 🥺👉👈

The graphics, broken-buildings-and-flowers aesthetic, and the story is so muAh 😍 This game is so cozy and criminally underrated, highly recommend for causal and pro gamers alike!! That said, the game seems very monetized (albums cost a lot of Crystals, and u only get trickles of Crystals a day), but it’s not a huge biggie for me since I just love playing a lot of the free/event songs for fun! If u don’t mind grinding to get a select few albums you love, you’ll enjoy being a free-to-play player! And with tHat said, I just finished one of the huge month-long concert events and totally forgot to use up the Star Points I collected through out the event! I’m down to very little event tickets too… 🤦‍♀️ I know other games keep the event shops up for a few days or so so players can spend their earned currency. That would’ve been nice for this event and future events too… TwT

A Beautiful Game that Evokes Strong Emotion

Their first game left a big impression on me and this game is no exception. With it’s different game features that provides a more immersive experience, it feels like an upgrade to the original yet also keeping that aesthetic from the first. I seriously love the visuals and the voice acting that’s also added, definitely a game that’ll resonate with you. As always, music being the main component to this games franchise is evident and really shines through. I’ve always loved Demos music for being mainly calming and upbeat music and this game doesn’t disappoint. The BGM to the Deemo II is just beautifully arranged, creating an atmosphere to the station that is also highlighted with the visuals used. The soundtrack is also beautifully done, some of the songs having a delicate feel which reminds me a lot of the originals music.

Gets better with each chapter

Flawless rhythm gameplay and a beautiful, mysterious world to explore, just like the first one. The story part is greatly expanded. Lots of twists and turns and I can’t wait to find out where it’s going. I’m upgrading my review to 5 stars after the release of Chapter 2, because I’m confident the game will only get better as more content is added. Already there are plenty of songs, most of which can gradually be obtained for free simply by playing a few songs per day. The events with additional new songs are a great way to keep the game fresh between chapters. I was initially worried about the “free-to-play” transition, but after purchasing the Arcanum I feel it’s close enough to a premium experience. Not a case of greedy developers, but a responsible way to fund new content.

Absolutely blew my expectations out of the water

I first played the original Deemo in High school and it was my first rythem game I had so much fun and the story made me cry so when I heard that there was going to be a second game. To say I was excited is an understatement I pre-ordered it and waited for it to come out and now that it’s out, I definitely wasn’t expecting there to be voice acting but the game is even more beautiful than the first one the story already has me hooked and the different characters you can talk to really bring to life of this world that you can explore. The music is amazing so far and the songs are just as fun and challenging as they where in the first game I would definitely recommend anyone interested to try this game out

I’ve never been so disappointed

The art is beautiful… The music is so beautiful when just walking around in the game, I just wanna stand around and listen to it… The rhythm game is fine ig IF I COULD PLAY IT WHEN I WANTED But the game being centered around micro transactions and even having radiance to limit the amount of time you play killed it for me. I’d rather have payed for the game like 3 dollars than deal with micro transactions similar to the original. The original had a story to tell and wanted you to play to your heart’s content for you to find the story and let it be told. This game feels like unnecessary grinding and having to wait to play or if you have money, pay to play. I find it awful that I just want to experience the story and play so many new songs and feel a new story. But this game is making it really REALLY hard to get through it. I’m sorry I’m not mad but just disappointed, especially since the original DEEMO had such a big impact on me and why I played rhythm games to this day

Back in May 2020, Rayark International announced a follow-up to its popular story-based rhythm game DEEMO, with the title entering into...

Android Police Sun Aug 28 2022

Rayark's DEEMO II rhythm mobile game is available for pre-order globally for iOS devices. It revealed a concept music video with the song...

QooApp Thu Apr 28 2022

Deemo II, the latest title from Rayark Games, is a piano-centric rhythm game that rolls adventure into the mix to create a unique experience...

Android Central Sun Aug 28 2022

Rayark International Limited has announced some awesome prizes up for grabs for players who pre-register for DEEMO II.

Pocket Gamer Thu Jul 28 2022

Rayark, the developer most known as the driving force behind popular rhythm games such as Deemo and Cytus - has always been lauded not only...

The Otaku's Study Thu Dec 28 2023

It's almost time for the sequel to DEEMO to make some music on mobile. Following up on a closed beta test in November, Rayark announced...

Crunchyroll Thu Jul 28 2022

Rayark has started a campaign commemorating the 1st anniversary of its rhythm game Deemo II, including a collaboration event with Cytus II, starting from...

QooApp Mon Aug 28 2023

Rayark has released the concept movie for DEEMO II, as well as launched pre-registration for the Android version on Google Play.

Gematsu Sat Nov 28 2020

Taiwan-based rhythm game developer Rayark has been accused of laying off its artists and replacing them with AI.

IGN Southeast Asia Thu Dec 28 2023

The official Twitter account for Rayark Games' Deemo game revealed in December that it will launch the rhythm game sequel Deemo II for iOS...

Anime News Network Thu Jul 28 2022