Blacken Slash
- January 17, 2022
- ehmprah
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of puzzle and roguelike elements, offering a variety of builds and strategies.
- Aesthetically pleasing with great music and sound design, enhancing the overall experience.
- Smooth performance and quick learning curve, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
- Limited replayability due to the base game's lack of challenge once players learn the mechanics.
- Randomness can lead to frustrating and unwinnable situations, particularly with the restriction of active abilities.
- Balancing issues, especially in ladder mode, where loot carryover can make the game too easy or RNG can lead to unfair outcomes.
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with a spectacular soundtrack that complements the appealing aesthetics. Players appreciate how the audio effects contribute to the game's smooth gameplay and inviting atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the fun and engaging nature of the game.
“The gameplay is quick to pick up, the aesthetic is appealing and inviting, and the music is a bop!”
“Also, the game runs super smooth, solid graphics and sound effects, and the soundtrack is spectacular.”
“Excellent concept, aesthetic, and audio effects and music.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their appealing and inviting aesthetic, contributing to an overall visually pleasing experience. Players note that the game runs smoothly with solid graphics and effective sound effects, enhancing the enjoyment of its unique blend of roguelite RPG and puzzle genres.
“Also, the game runs super smooth, solid graphics and sound effects, and the soundtrack is spectacular.”
“A very entertaining mix between roguelite RPG and puzzle genres, aesthetically pleasing, and really fun!”
“Excellent concept, aesthetic, and audio effects and music.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its depth and variety, with simple base mechanics that allow for multiple playstyles. Players appreciate the smooth, well-paced controls and find the experience enjoyable and engaging, enhanced by the presence of fun loot.
“Learning more and more how deep the gameplay is.”
“The base mechanics are simple, but there are many different ways to play.”
“Gameplay is fun and snappy with lots of fun loot.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The base game offers limited replayability due to its lack of challenge, as players can easily win every run once they learn the mechanics. However, the introduction of overloads may enhance replay value by necessitating different strategies for success.
“I haven't tried the overloads yet, which I assume will up the challenge enough to bring some replay value by requiring different strategies to win.”
“The base game is pretty unchallenging, and once you learn how to play, you'll win 100% of your runs, so there's not much replayability here.”
“I haven't tried the overloads yet, which I assume will increase the challenge enough to bring some replay value by requiring different strategies to win.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players have expressed frustration over lag and frame rate drops, indicating that the game requires further refinement to achieve smoother gameplay.
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacted my gaming experience.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and crashes during gameplay.”
