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Blacken Slash: Prologue

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60%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
monetization, graphics
89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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Blacken Slash: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ehmprah and was released on June 10, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Get the full game About the Game This prologue features the beginnings of Blacken Slash – a tactical RPG fusing the best of roguelikes, turn-based tactics and hack and slash games – made by a solo developer with a penchant for minimalist designs. Fight through bite-sized tactical puzzles Create powerful builds from a plethora of items which grant you skills and can change gameplay mechanic…

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
music3 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game is free to play, which is a refreshing change in an industry often filled with monetization schemes.
  • It features innovative gameplay and a unique theme for a roguelike, with a clean and immersive art style.
  • Players have noted the game has a fun concept, great atmosphere, and fast-paced gameplay that can be addictive.
  • The game is criticized for being more of an advertisement than a full game, lacking substantial content and depth.
  • There are issues with unclear enemy mechanics, leading to confusion during gameplay.
  • The game has received a poor reception, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of interest and engagement.
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of "Blacken Slash" has been criticized for being essentially an advertisement disguised as a game, misleading players into downloading and paying for what is essentially promotional content. Reviewers argue that this practice detracts from genuine game developers and harms the gaming community by cluttering platforms with non-gaming content. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative and not worth the investment.

    • “We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are minimalist, featuring simple 2D isometric primitives, which some users feel reflects a lack of effort from the developer. However, the game's aesthetic is praised for its personality, complementing the fast-paced and engaging gameplay.

    • “It has lots of personality and the aesthetic is great, the gameplay is fast and snappy; I could see this being quite addictive.”
    • “The graphics are non-existent; it feels like the developer was too lazy to create anything beyond minimalist 2D isometric primitives.”
    • “The visuals are incredibly outdated and lack any real detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
    • “The art style is bland and uninspired, failing to capture any sense of immersion or excitement.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing enjoyment and appreciation for its quality.

    • “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced and engaging mechanics, offering a unique and innovative experience within the rogue-like genre. Players appreciate the game's personality and aesthetic, suggesting it has the potential to be quite addictive.

    • “It has lots of personality and the aesthetic is great; the gameplay is fast and snappy, and I could see this being quite addictive.”
    • “The game feels good to play and features interesting mechanics.”
    • “Very innovative gameplay and theme for a rogue-like.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging concept and immersive qualities, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game has a fun concept and a great atmosphere.”
    • “The immersive environment truly enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The atmospheric design pulls you into the world, making every moment feel alive.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, with users appreciating its engaging narrative and graphics, although some players may not fully engage with the storyline, opting to skip through it.

    • “The graphics are nice and the storyline is engaging.”
    • “I may not be the biggest fan of reading storylines, but I found the narrative captivating.”
    • “I'm not the biggest storyline reader, so I clicked on the last message that tells you the demo is just ending.”
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Blacken Slash: Prologue is a role playing game.

Blacken Slash: Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Blacken Slash: Prologue was released on June 10, 2022.

Blacken Slash: Prologue was developed by ehmprah.

Blacken Slash: Prologue has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Blacken Slash: Prologue is a single player game.

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