Idle Slayer
- December 21, 2020
- Pablo Leban
- 93h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Idle Slayer" is a monster-slaying game where you start as a humble warrior and upgrade your gear to defeat enemies and protect your people. With 6 zones, procedural maps, and retro pixel art, the game offers a unique blend of idle and RPG elements. Decisions are impactful and can accelerate or hinder your progress, while offline progress and random events keep the gameplay engaging. Featuring over 300 achievements, an ascension system, and a quest system, this game offers depth and replayability.
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Reviews
- monetization1,464 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch short, rewarding ads for bonuses. Many users have opted to pay for an ad-free experience, finding the cost reasonable and the overall monetization respectful, focusing on optional in-game purchases rather than aggressive tactics. While some players have reported occasional issues with ad functionality, the consensus is that the game offers a refreshing approach to monetization in the mobile gaming landscape.
“The monetization is not intrusive at all, and after months of playing, I still find myself opening this app whenever I need to kill a few minutes.”
“Monetization is very respectful, not exploitative, and concerned more with cosmetics and speed/convenience boosts.”
“Overall, it's a great idle game with no ads and no forced in-app purchase screens.”
“Few crucial quests require player to watch ads in order to complete them.”
“The forced downloads of ads from ad pauses is ridiculously annoying.”
“It's a fun game but lately they only have scam ads the kind that if you accidentally touch any part of the screen besides the x it takes you to a website that tries to get all your personal information.”
- gameplay586 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this idle game is generally praised for its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and rewarding progression system, allowing players to enjoy both active and passive play styles. While many users appreciate the depth and variety of content, some express concerns about slow progression and repetitive elements, suggesting a need for more diverse gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game strikes a balance between being entertaining and accessible, with minimal intrusive ads enhancing the experience.
“The gameplay is simple and fun, with an astonishing amount of content for an idle game.”
“The passive and active gameplay loops synergize well together and the skill tree allows you to specialize in either playstyle or create a mix.”
“The gameplay really improves the more you play and I'm at a stage now that it's super addicting, fast-paced, and fun.”
“The gameplay is incredibly slow and dull.”
“The gameplay loop is boring, the bosses are bad, and the game is just straight up not fun.”
“It's just boring now, because there's nothing new in terms of gameplay, I just keep ascending for what feels like no reason.”
- story292 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and evolving, with players appreciating the regular updates that introduce new narrative elements and quests. While some find the progression slow and occasionally frustrating due to quest requirements, many enjoy the mix of main and side quests that enhance gameplay and provide rewards. Overall, the story adds depth to the idle mechanics, making it a compelling aspect of the game for long-term players.
“I've played this game for a year and still love the game for its story progression led by completing countless quests that give you amazing upgrades as well as to level up items to gain more coins and earn more soul points.”
“This game is awesome - consistent updates from the developer, and even after playing for a year I was still encountering new story elements.”
“The story and overall progression is slow enough to keep it interesting for months, but fast enough to not make me throw my phone.”
“I don't really know if there is a way around this, but I need to finish this quest in order to get more upgrades and progress in the game.”
“It seemed fun at the start, but there's nothing else besides leveling up, no storyline, no change of background scenery, just the same over and over... really boring after 1 week... I've uninstalled.”
“Been playing for a year or 2 just thought it was a fun idle game with no story, then randomly there's lore. I wish I could rate it higher.”
- grinding287 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly in the late stages, which many players find tedious and time-consuming. While some appreciate the depth and sense of accomplishment that comes with grinding, others express frustration over the slow progression and repetitive gameplay, leading to a mixed reception regarding the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite the grind, many players still find the game engaging and rewarding, especially in the early phases.
“One of the best games on the app store! A definite must-have, it's the perfect blend of casual and addicting. It's not too grindy, not flooded with ads, and it's optional pay to support, not pay to win.”
“Too little reward for a tedious, and rather boring game.”
“The fact that it resets almost everything makes it extremely tedious and almost not worthwhile the time it takes to get back to a good enough state in the game.”
“The game does slow down and become really grindy once you get past the mid game, but the dev is always doing really cool updates to keep the game refreshing.”
- graphics266 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant pixel art style and smooth animations, evoking nostalgia for classic 8-bit and retro games. Players appreciate the charming visuals and engaging aesthetics, although some have noted minor inconsistencies, such as mismatched resolutions between characters and backgrounds. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the gameplay experience while maintaining a simple yet captivating design.
“The graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is easy to get and very satisfying, there is a ton of content and most of all it's fun!!!”
“This game is absolutely fantastic, the graphics, the music, the sprites, the animations, all stunning.”
“I love the retro graphics and sound but the features you unlock when you ascend is where the creative design really made this game stand out for me.”
“The graphics are the only downside, but it also makes sense with the simplicity of the controls and game itself, so it's easily overlooked for a good time killer.”
“Just a bit sad the graphics do not go together; the background is too high resolution for the pixelated character.”
“Except for a few glitches and very poor graphics, the game is awesome. I will request the developer to improve graphics and remove glitches in the jump button; apart from that, the game is superb and excellent.”
- music177 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, retro 8-bit style, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the integration of sound cues with in-game actions, while some express a desire for additional music options and the ability to mute the soundtrack. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Awesome pixel art, catchy soundtracks, lovely overall atmosphere.”
“This game is absolutely fantastic, the graphics, the music, the sprites, the animations, all stunning.”
“The music is great, the gameplay is unique, just a couple of quality of life things I'd like to see, it'd be fine if you didn't add them it's just a preference.”
“It looks good, plays good, the soundtrack is boring and annoying.”
“Takes too long to upgrade, gets real boring fast, the background music is garbage and gets annoying after a while; if the purpose of this game is to torture the player to progress just a little, the developer(s) did a good job.”
“Repetitive to the extreme, background music is generic and annoying.”
- stability65 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes and freezes that result in lost progress. While some players have experienced minimal issues and praise the developers for addressing bugs quickly, the overall sentiment indicates that stability problems detract from the enjoyment of the game, particularly after updates. Users express frustration over the inconsistency, with some devices performing better than others, leading to a mixed experience.
“The game runs smoothly without any bugs.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues while playing.”
“The performance is consistent and reliable throughout.”
“However, on my phone, the game crashes and freezes; it could be in the middle of a chest hunt, a random place in the run, it doesn't matter.”
“Now when I load it up, I get a maximum of 3 minutes before it freezes and I lose whatever progress I made in that time. It's disgraceful that after paying money, it ruins the game.”
“The game freezes constantly out of seemingly nowhere, forcing you to relaunch and lose progress in the process, making it so you automatically save and exit anytime you get something good out of fear of this happening.”
- humor63 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and engaging, particularly through its quirky achievements and retro design. Many users were introduced to the game via the YouTuber "dangerously funny," who contributed to the game's appeal as a lighthearted and entertaining time-killer. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and memorable.
“Hats off to the designer, it's retro and funny and challenging, and you make honest progress.”
“Has lots of funny achievements and overall a great time passer.”
“I then found the inspirational cookie and just lost myself in a fit of laughing.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting that it runs smoothly on a variety of devices and does not frequently bug out. However, some players have reported performance issues and high battery consumption, indicating that further optimization could enhance the experience. Despite these concerns, many appreciate the game's simplicity and ability to be played casually.
“The game never bugs out and always runs smoothly; it does not take a good device to run it.”
“Feels fun, doesn't seem pay to win at all from how much I've played. It's got a good optimization of 'you can actually play the game and it's simple' and 'you can just run it in the background and check on it once a day.'”
“I believe this has to do with optimization, as the game also eats a lot of battery.”
“I have a few performance issues, but when they are fixed I am looking forward to removing the ads.”
“I've since gotten used to the newest bonus stage, or you also optimized it one.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging and addictive, often describing it as heartfelt. However, some users express frustration with the gameplay mechanics, feeling that the need for constant interaction detracts from the experience and can lead to feelings of inadequacy in social interactions within the game.
“I've been playing this game for about three years, it is just so addictive, so heartfelt.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it addictive and easy to return to due to its infinite replayability, others feel that a lack of variety in gameplay and poorly designed gear-based quests detract from the experience, leading to diminished interest over time.
“Good replayability and easy to come back to.”
“This game is addictive because of the infinite replayability, sincerely, not a bot.”
“I understand that the game is designed to be replayable to maintain interest, but the lack of variety in the actual gameplay made me lose interest while trying to collect souls.”
“Get rid of gear-based quests; they are frustrating and undermine the game's replayability loop.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its cute and cool graphics, complemented by atmospheric music and a nostalgic 8-bit theme, which many players appreciate. However, some users feel that additional abilities could further enrich the gameplay experience. Overall, the visual and auditory elements create an engaging and charming environment.
“I love the 8-bit theme of the game as well, it just adds to the atmosphere.”
“Cute and cool graphics, atmospheric music, good controls - I'd wish for some more abilities to make the gameplay more engaging.”
