Devil Slayer: Raksasi for Nintendo Switch

I was scrolling through itch.io one night, bored out of my mind, looking for something that wasn’t just another idle clicker. Then I found Devil Slayer: Raksasi for Nintendo Switch for Mac. Honestly, I didn’t expect much from a free Mac game with no developer name, but it’s been my go-to for late-night sessions ever since. If you’re into top-down action games where every death teaches you something, this hits the sweet spot.

The good stuff

The dungeon generation is actually fun. I died on my third run in the same room because I didn’t notice the spike trap behind a wall, but by the fifth run, I’d memorized the pattern. That kind of learning curve is what makes it stick. The combat feels weighty without being sluggish-dodging isn’t just a button press; you have to time it right or get hit. There’s a moment early on when you fight your first boss, a towering raksasi with two swords, and I kept getting caught in its wide swings. After three tries, I finally dodged just right and landed a counter. Boom-first win. That rush? Pure. It reminded me of Hollow Knight’s pacing, but with less polish and more grit.

The not-so-good

It’s free, so I can’t complain too hard. But the lack of save slots is annoying. You can only save one game, which means if you want to try a new build, you gotta start fresh. And the visuals? They’re functional, not flashy. No fancy lighting or particle effects-just simple sprites and flat colors. It works, but it doesn’t wow. Also, the music is fine, but forgettable. It plays in loop, and after 10 hours, it starts blending into the background noise. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. And if you’re not into permadeath games, this won’t be for you. One wrong move, and it’s back to the beginning.

Bottom line

If you’ve got a spare 30 minutes and want something that’ll make you think before each step, Devil Slayer: Raksasi for Mac is worth checking out. It’s free, it’s challenging, and it rewards patience. Fans of rogue-like action on a budget should definitely give it a shot. Just don’t expect anything fancy-this is raw, unpolished gameplay with soul. And hey, if you die 15 times in a row, at least you’re learning. That’s half the point.