Ambition of the Slimes

It’s good to be the bad guy in this turn-based strategy adventure about overcoming your station.

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Different kinds of slimes have their own abilities, you have to choose the proper slime to take over the enemy and consider how to battle with them. Many tactics can be used in battle and your choice is the key to victory. Try another method if you cannot defeat your enemy because the slimes are too weak to battle by themselves.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The gameplay is highly strategic and rewarding, especially when figuring out the best approaches to challenging maps.
The game features varied and well-designed maps that present unique challenges, making each level feel engaging.
The capture mechanic adds a fun twist to the traditional RPG formula, allowing for creative strategies and gameplay.

The game can be excessively difficult, even on Easy mode, which may frustrate players looking for a more balanced experience.
There are issues with poorly translated dialogue and some awkward design choices that detract from the overall experience.
Grinding for slimes and leveling them up can feel tedious, and the random nature of acquiring new slimes can lead to frustration.

story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The story is set in a fantasy world where slimes gain new abilities and cause chaos, providing a light and entertaining backdrop. However, many players feel that the narrative is secondary to the gameplay, which is the primary focus of the experience. Overall, while the plot is not particularly deep, it serves its purpose in enhancing the gameplay.
- “Slimes also get a one-time boost to their abilities (or movement) at a certain level, but I never had to grind for it as I was completing as many challenges as I could while progressing the story.”
- “The story and plot are whatever; you're playing this for the gameplay.”
- “The game's story, set in a fantasy world where slimes have suddenly gained this new possession ability and are now on a rampage, is fairly light and entertaining for what it is.”
- “This is going to go into more detail than just the plot summary; if you want that, go read the description on the store page.”
gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly enjoyable, featuring a unique "capture" mechanic that adds depth to the traditional turn-based RPG format. While there are minor flaws, such as awkward dialogue, the engaging core mechanics and fun interactions make it a standout experience. Players are primarily drawn to the gameplay rather than the story.
- “This is a great RPG game that has an intriguing 'capture' mechanic that allows for a large variation of the traditional turn-based RPG genre.”
- “The core mechanic is guiding your physically weak slimes over to enemy humans and taking them over.”
- “The story and plot are whatever; you're playing this for the gameplay.”
- “Very fun, but there are a few flaws like awkwardly translated dialogue that detract from the experience.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when seeking specific drops like slimes, which can be hindered by RNG. However, the game mitigates this frustration by guaranteeing certain slimes at 100% chance in specific maps if they are not already owned, emphasizing that strategic choices are more crucial than grinding alone.
- “It's okay, just very grindy.”
- “Grinding for a slime drop could take longer if you want a slime now and have bad RNG, but the game gives you certain slimes at 100% chance if you don't own it already in certain maps.”
- “Grinding will only help you so much; far more important is choosing the right slimes and making the right moves.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the field sprites as unattractive compared to the battle graphics, suggesting a potential overhaul. However, others appreciated the retro aesthetic and noted that the overall design, including controls and UI, is well-executed and user-friendly.
- “The graphics and music have the same sort of fun retro aesthetic featured in other games published by Flyhigh Works, and the controls and UI are well designed and easy to understand, for the most part.”
- “Being a pixel artist and a former game developer, I'd love to give my help for free to improve graphics on this one.”
- “The pixel art for the field sprites is very ugly compared to the battle ones; a graphics overhaul could help a lot.”
- “As a pixel artist and former game developer, I would love to offer my help for free to improve the graphics in this game.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The music features a fun retro aesthetic that aligns with other titles from Flyhigh Works, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which could have improved the game's appeal.
- “The graphics and music have the same sort of fun retro aesthetic featured in other games published by Flyhigh Works, creating a cohesive and enjoyable experience.”
- “There could've been a little more variety in the music.”
- “The localization is sometimes clunky.”
- “The ending could've been better.”