Death Slayer

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Death Slayer is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Rowen James Lumanlan Sim and was released on July 17, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Death Slayer is a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer with frenetic action, the objective is to defeat all the enemies in the room in order to unlock access to the final boss of each level. Immerse yourself in this adventure where you control Asura, a young swordswoman whose goal is to eradicate the evil that torments her lands. Features: · Wide variety of enemies and bosses, each with their own u…

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game features nostalgic graphics and music that many players appreciate.
It's free to play, making it accessible for those who want to try it out without financial commitment.
There is potential for the game to improve and become a classic with further development and polish.

The controls are clunky and often unresponsive, making combat frustrating and difficult.
The game is plagued with numerous bugs that can lead to getting stuck or losing progress.
Gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it tedious to defeat enemies before progressing.

stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous glitches affecting core mechanics like dashing, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players report issues with controls, enemy behavior, and overall bugginess, which detracts significantly from the enjoyment, making it difficult to recommend even to dedicated fans of the genre. Overall, the game feels unfinished and in need of substantial fixes to improve its stability.
- “In the game's current state, I just could not recommend it, even for hardcore hack and slash players; it is just a buggy mess.”
- “I've completed the game within an hour, mainly due to how buggy the final level is. I dashed into the same staircase numerous times, and it forced me to restart the level.”
- “It's a buggy mess and the developer has likely abandoned this.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitiveness and poorly implemented mechanics, particularly the dashing ability, which is plagued by glitches. Additionally, sword execution feels sluggish, contributing to a monotonous cycle of actions that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Another poorly implemented aspect is the dashing mechanic, which is riddled with glitches.”
- “The gameplay also needs tweaking; it feels repetitive.”
- “The sword mechanics take too long to execute, and the dash ability feels broken.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Reviewers express that the game's story has potential but requires significant development to reach its full impact. Suggestions include enhancing the plot, adding a save feature, and improving gameplay mechanics to create a more engaging narrative experience. Overall, there is optimism for the game's future if these elements are addressed.
- “If the developer reads this, please keep working on this game and release a deluxe edition at a price; what you have done has so much potential to be a classic along the lines of Cave Story, it just needs more work.”
- “I just started playing this game, but I already like it. It's not convenient that there is no training, but I figured it out. Developers, if you are reading this, then I'll say this: try to write the plot well and make the game 3D. I think it will turn out cool; I think in 3D this game could turn out like the game 'Devil May Cry.' Good luck.”
- “If the developer reads this, please keep working on this game and release a deluxe edition at a price. What you have done has so much potential to be a classic along the lines of Cave Story; it just needs more work.”
- “Add a way to block attacks, a customizable control scheme, fix some of the character movement glitches, and other basic issues. Add a save feature of some kind, and maybe some story, and I would play the daylights out of this.”
- “Developers, if you are reading this, then I’ll say this: try to write the plot well and make the game 3D. I think it will turn out cool; I think in 3D this game could turn out like the game 'Devil May Cry.' Good luck.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as eliminating each enemy is necessary to progress, and attempting to bypass them leads to frustrating setbacks, such as falling into a void and having to restart.
- “It became tedious to eliminate each enemy, and attempting to reach the 'exit' area before doing so results in falling into a void, forcing players to restart.”
- “The grinding feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward or progression.”
- “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding, where the same enemies respawned endlessly, making it feel more like a chore than a game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics and level design are highly praised for their quality and nostalgic appeal, standing out as a strong point despite some minor issues with controls and glitches.
- “There are some issues with controls feeling off, enemy behavior, minor glitches, and difficulty, but the graphics and level design are fantastic!”
- “I love the nostalgic graphics and music.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic quality, complementing the pixel art and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the game's atmosphere.
- “I love the nostalgic graphics and music.”
- “Other than all that, I do enjoy the music and pixel art (especially the background).”