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Blacken Slash is a single player tactical hack and slash game. It was developed by ehmprah and was released on July 22, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Hack and slash through a retro computer system in this turn-based roguelite.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Unique and creative roguelike with engaging turn-based strategy gameplay and charming retro aesthetic.
  • Addictive progression with satisfying mechanics and well-balanced equipment and perks system.
  • No ads, responsive developer, good story and humor, and suitable for short or longer play sessions.
  • Repetitive level design and occasionally easy or unbalanced enemy encounters, reducing challenge over time.
  • Lack of comprehensive tutorial or clear explanations for mechanics and upgrades, making initial learning curve steep.
  • Some bugs reported, including issues with teleporting and screen display, plus high battery usage on some devices.
  • gameplay

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and fun, featuring satisfying mechanics and strategic depth that keep it fresh through multiple runs. While it may be initially complex and lacks a tutorial, players who invest time grasp its systems and enjoy varied approaches. Some find the story distracting, preferring more focus on gameplay itself.

    • “Great gameplay with different strategic approaches that keep things fresh.”
    • “Simple but mechanically satisfying with enough choices to remain engaged.”
    • “Very fun roguelike with great mechanics that are easy to learn.”
    • “It takes a few runs to get familiar with the gameplay, and it's sometimes hard to remember the enemies' moveset.”
    • “It's a bit needlessly convoluted and would probably be better if the story were removed and more focus were put into actual gameplay.”
    • “No help about game mechanics, and no tutorial that I can see.”
  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its entertaining and humorous elements, along with endearing characters and good depth. However, some find it needlessly convoluted and believe the game might benefit from focusing more on gameplay rather than the narrative. Overall, the story adds enjoyment and complements the gameplay experience.

    • “Entertaining storyline, endearing characters, super enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “Plenty of depth, great story, and you can play in bite-sized chunks.”
    • “It also has good humor and fun story.”
    • “It's a bit needlessly convoluted and would probably be better if the story were removed and more focus were put into actual gameplay.”
  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Users consistently praise the music, describing it as a standout feature that complements the gameplay and overall style, with many expressing strong appreciation for the soundtrack's quality and impact.

    • “Love the music and gameplay - well done!”
    • “The soundtrack is as good as the game ”
    • “The music and style in this game are fantastic.”
    • “I only know it's 'working,' because I hear the music playing; have already cleared the cache and data, even reinstalled it... no dice!”
  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through its roguelite elements and charming simplicity, though adding more customization options could further enhance its long-term appeal.

    • “Enough variety for good replay value, the simple graphics are charming.”
    • “Enjoyable game, simple premise means low barrier to entry but roguelite allows for plenty of replayability.”
    • “I like it, but it could use some more customization to really make it stand out and increase replayability!”
  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a fair monetization approach with no microtransactions or ads, enhancing the overall fun and challenging roguelite experience. Players highly recommend it for its straightforward and enjoyable gameplay without monetization distractions.

    • “Amazing little roguelite, no microtransactions, highly recommend!”
    • “Simple, no ads, fun, all the good things.”
    • “Challenging, no ads.”
  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming, simple, and funky retro aesthetic that adds to the game's appeal and replay value. The visual style is engaging and complements the addictive gameplay loop effectively.

    • “Enough variety for good replay value, the simple graphics are charming.”
    • “Compelling and fun game with addictive progression loop and funky retro aesthetic.”
  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences occasional stability issues, particularly bugs related to teleporting that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.

    • “Occasionally buggy, especially with teleporting breaking the game, which isn't super fun.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is well-received, contributing to an enjoyable and entertaining story.

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Blacken Slash is a tactical hack and slash game. Common tags for Blacken Slash include turn-based, indie, roguelite, nostalgia, real-time and others.

Blacken Slash is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Blacken Slash was released on July 22, 2022.

Blacken Slash was developed by ehmprah.

Blacken Slash has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Blacken Slash for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Blacken Slash is a single player game.

Similar games include Let's! Revolution!, Shogun Showdown, Circadian Dice, The Last Spell, Stray Path and others.