Devil Jam on PS5 is what happens when someone looks at heavy metal, roguelikes, and general chaos, then decides subtlety is for cowards. You play as Falco, a guitarist who’s accidentally signed away his soul – a classic admin error, really – and now finds himself blasting through Hell on behalf of a Devil who behaves like a slightly more honest talent show judge. It’s loud, it’s daft, and it knows exactly what it’s doing.
Gaming Heaven
First things first, it’s properly fun. The whole “run about while everything tries to kill you” formula is alive and well, but here it’s got a bit more swagger. You’re not just dodging hordes, you’re aiming, dashing, and generally styling it out like you’re on stage at a gig that’s gone very, very wrong. Falco’s animations are a highlight – proper rockstar energy, complete with knee slides and guitar thrashing like he’s late for soundcheck.
The music fits the vibe nicely too. It’s not exactly the heaviest thing you’ll ever hear, but it does the job, and it all syncs up well enough to pull you into that rhythm. Before you know it, you’re so caught up in the groove you forget there’s an army of horrors closing in. Happens to the best of us.
There’s also a decent loop of upgrades, characters, and challenges to keep things ticking along. The Devil popping in with dodgy “offers” adds a bit of personality as well – even if some of those deals feel like they’ve been drafted after a long lunch.
Gaming Hell
If we’re being picky, there’s not loads of depth. What you see early on is more or less what you’re getting long-term. The music, while fitting, doesn’t exactly blow the doors off, and some of the Devil’s forced perks can feel like being mugged politely.
Final Judgement
Devil Jam doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s chaotic, stylish, and just self-aware enough to carry it all off. You might not be playing it forever, but while it’s on, it’s a proper good time. Rock on.
