Blacken Slash
- January 17, 2022
- ehmprah
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging puzzle mechanics with a variety of loot and builds to explore.
- Great aesthetic and sound design, creating an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
- Smooth gameplay with quick learning curve, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- Limited tactical options due to restrictions on active abilities, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Heavy reliance on RNG can result in unwinnable situations, especially in ladder mode.
- Lack of long-term replayability as the game becomes too easy with carried-over equipment.
- music6 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 pleasant soundtrack that complements the appealing aesthetics. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as spectacular, contributing to the game's smooth gameplay and inviting atmosphere.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing and inviting aesthetic, contributing to an overall visually pleasing experience. Players appreciate the solid performance and smooth running of the game, which complements its engaging mix of genres. The combination of excellent visuals and a pleasant soundtrack enhances the overall enjoyment.
“The game runs super smooth, with 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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its depth, offering simple base mechanics that allow for diverse playstyles. Players appreciate the smooth and well-paced controls, along with engaging and snappy gameplay that features enjoyable loot.
“Learning more and more about 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 exciting loot.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The base game offers limited replayability due to its lack of challenge, as players can easily win once they learn the mechanics. However, the introduction of overloads may enhance replay value by necessitating varied 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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant performance issues, indicating that the game's optimization is lacking, which affects overall gameplay experience. Many players have experienced frame rate drops and stuttering, suggesting that the game may not run smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations.
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacted my overall enjoyment.”
“The optimization is lacking; even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
