Everslash
- July 3, 2020
- Jaemin Park
Get on SteamEverslash is an action platformer game where you have to quickly move and attack with your scythe. Use your Slash Attack moves to dodge and hit your foes at the same time; defeat the monsters infesting the lab and find your way out.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique combat and movement system that is fun and engaging.
- The core gameplay mechanic is fantastic, making the game enjoyable despite its short length.
- The soundtrack is nice, and the game has a cute aesthetic that adds to the overall experience.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer experience.
- There are issues with hit detection and control responsiveness, particularly with diagonal inputs.
- The story feels disconnected from the gameplay, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as short, simple, and engaging, lasting about an hour and a half, but it lacks narrative cohesion with the gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the plot and player experience. While some players appreciate the story's charm and the boss battles, others feel that the narrative disrupts the flow of the game and could benefit from more development and integration with the gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed aspect, with potential that isn't fully realized.
“The story is short, simple, and sweet.”
“With only about an hour and a half gameplay length, the story feels brief, but it isn't distracting or poorly written, so there's no actual problem with it.”
“Fun game, nice chiptune music, and an interesting story.”
“Sadly, the game is way too short and the story disrupts the gameplay, in a Mega Man X5 Alia way.”
“The story seems to lack narrative cohesion with the gameplay and the world it introduces, and the message the story gave didn't stick with me because I was just too busy playing the game compared to sympathizing with the characters.”
“The game feels good and fun to play as a hack and slash precision platformer, but the story elements start to drag the game and make me ask... why is there a little reporter girl with a scythe in a laboratory saving her older sister?”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a unique core mechanic and enjoyable skill-based platforming, though it suffers from a steep difficulty curve, especially towards the end. Players appreciate the engaging boss battles, but many express disappointment over the game's short length and the disruptive nature of the story. Overall, while the gameplay is fun and has great potential, it leaves players wanting more content and a more gradual challenge progression.
“This is a very short game with a very fantastic core gameplay mechanic.”
“The three boss battles are genuinely some of my favorite bosses from 2D metroidvanias/story games, a testament to how great the slash mechanic is.”
“As other reviews say, enjoying the game hinges on how well you understand the exhaustion mechanic.”
“Sadly the game is way too short and the story disrupts the gameplay, in a Mega Man X5 Alia way.”
“It's a fun little skill-based platformer that uses a unique mechanic to get around.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charming chiptune soundtrack, which complements the unique combat and movement systems. Reviewers appreciate the engaging original score, noting that it enhances the overall experience despite the game's brevity.
“A cute game with a nice soundtrack and unique combat and movement system.”
“Fun game, nice chiptune music and interesting story.”
“Super fun game; though short, it has a nice original soundtrack for multiple playthroughs.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with good performance reported by users. However, the difficulty curve is noted to be steep and inconsistent, particularly towards the end of levels and during boss encounters.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more cohesive aesthetic that aligns with the gameplay, suggesting that the current graphics feel disconnected from the game's mechanics. There is also a call for a more arcade-like visual style, indicating that the existing graphics may not fully enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent and doesn't match the overall tone of the game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them unappealing.”
