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Devil Road Run!

Escape from the pursuing hero! Place blocks to shape the Demon Lord’s path, and use monsters and obstacles to hinder the hero. Guide the Demon Lord to the goal without getting caught!

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July 30, 2024
2 years and 2 days ago
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Positive45 reviews88.9%

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About the Game

■Outline

A casual game with simple controls that combines puzzle mechanics with running and jumping action.
Build paths by placing blocks, line them up to break walls, and use monsters and obstacles to slow down the pursuing heroes as you make your escape.

■Summary

The protagonist is a young and mischievous Devil.
After attacking a town, she is defeated by the heroes and forced to flee.
Using her power to manipulate blocks, she creates a path and escapes along the very road she once destroyed.

This is the story of a clumsy yet lovable Devil on the run.

■Game Rules

Run away to the goal before the heroes catch up with you!

■Operation Methods


Mouse operation
・Drag and drop to place blocks (monsters)


Xbox Controller Controls
・Cross key or stick: Move where you want to place
・A: Place a block (monster)
・X: Select a monster
・LB/RB: Toggle block selection (shortcut function)
・B/LT/RT: Move the placement location (shortcut function)
DUALSHOCK (DualSense) controller controls
・Cross key or stick: Move where you want to place
・×: Place a block (monster)
・□: Select a monster
・L1/R1: Toggle block selection (shortcut function)
・○/L2/R2: Move the placement location (shortcut function)

■Techniques


・Align blocks vertically to clear them.
 This will temporarily slow down the heroes.


・Place blocks behind the Devil to hinder the heroes.


・Earn points based on the number of blocks placed.
・Create combos by placing blocks next to existing ones.

■Gimmicks


・Meat: Temporarily increases movement speed and grants score bonuses


・Egg: Grants additional monsters to place


・Poisoned Meat: Temporarily reduces movement speed


・Spikes: Instant game over on contact

■Character Introduction


【The Devil】
・The main character of this game
・She can create and destroy blocks at will.


【Monsters】
・The support of this game
・They interfere with the heroes and assist the Devil
・Monster (rock): Punches quickly, dealing small damage to the enemy
・Monster (flower): Increases the movement speed of the Demon King with a magical light
・Monster (mushroom): Spores reduce enemy movement speed for a certain period of time
・Monster (chicken): Explodes in a timed explosion, inflicting heavy damage on the enemy


【Hero】
・Enemy of this game
・Hero of the Sword: Standard ability
・Hero of the Spear: Highly durable (not good at moving steps)
・Hero of the Magic: Fast on steps (not so good at walking)
・Hero of the Club: has high mobility (low durability)