Demon's Crest is often held up as a gem, but I mostly just find it to be a solid little action-platformer. It plays well, has good sound design, and it's nice to look at. Some good use of Mode 7 when you're out in the overworld, too. But the actual level-to-level gameplay didn't really impress me. It didn't let me down either. I just think it's good, and I would rub oil all over Firebrand's pecs if given the opportunity. Three out of five.