Night Slashers: Remake

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Night Slashers: Remake is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Storm Trident S.A. and was released on September 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors. Prepare to step into the shoes of the unlikely heroes, as they battle hordes of supernatural foes and terrifying monsters. In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. J…

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

music5 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Faithful recreation of the original arcade game’s horror-themed beat 'em up action with updated graphics and remixed soundtrack.
Local multiplayer co-op for up to four players adds chaotic and fun group gameplay, enhancing replayability and social enjoyment.
Accessible combat mechanics with distinct playable characters and over-the-top gore effects, delivering an energetic old-school arcade experience.

Gameplay suffers from clunky controls, wonky hitboxes, glitches, and bugs that degrade the smoothness and precision compared to the original.
The new cartoonish art style is divisive and often criticized for poor animation quality and awkward designs that detract from the atmosphere.
Lacks online multiplayer, game modes, and substantial new content beyond a single additional character; also missing the original arcade version.

graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The remake features a modern, cartoon-style visual approach that divides opinion, with some appreciating its comic book charm and updated, hand-drawn graphics, while others criticize it for subpar art quality, awkward thick lines, and a loss of the original's atmosphere and polish. Although the graphics improve on the original in some ways, many feel they lack the soul and clarity of the classic, and buggy collision detection further detracts from the experience. Overall, the graphics are a notable change that may grow on players, but often fall short of fans' expectations compared to the original.
- “Visually, the remake opts for a modernized, cartoon-styled aesthetic that sharply contrasts with its brutal subject matter.”
- “The comic book style (kind of cell shaded graphics with a filter) works really well and the gory animations are a grim joy to watch.”
- “The game plays very similar to the arcade game with a graphical uplift.”
- “With half-baked physics and an art style that looks like a bad episode of Archer.”
- “It lacks polish, the graphics are subpar, and the biggest issue is the collision detection—it's incredibly buggy.”
- “The graphics of this remake go for thick black lines that cause confusion as to when you are actually in line with the enemies, so many times they will keep slipping right through while you keep mashing the controller.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The gameplay retains the classic, old-school beat ’em up style with simple, accessible combat focused on intense enemy encounters and risk-versus-reward mechanics, but it lacks the depth and polish of modern titles. While some players appreciate its nostalgic feel and straightforward challenge, others note issues with broken mechanics, bugs, and a lack of innovation that may limit long-term appeal. Overall, it's a faithful but flawed remake that offers fun, though somewhat clunky, cooperative play.
- “While this art direction may divide fans of the original arcade look, it succeeds in clearly communicating gameplay information during hectic encounters, which is crucial for a brawler that thrives on constant enemy pressure.”
- “These special moves often consume health, preserving a classic risk-versus-reward mechanic that forces players to weigh survival against efficiency.”
- “The combat mechanics seem simple at first, but they reveal a lot of depth the more you play.”
- “It plays literally like the old arcade titles – clunky, with poor hitboxes and mixed balance, but there are still some weird mechanics that make the whole thing a broken, but fun experience.”
- “Not the best remake; there is quite a bit of wonky behavior in game mechanics that weren't present in the original arcade, but still absolutely worth a playthrough for people looking for a decent beat 'em up to play with friends.”
- “Gameplay feels like a shell of its former self with the amount of broken stuff that happens.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The music in the game has been notably updated with remixed and re-arranged tracks that many users find enjoyable and a strong point of the remake. The inclusion of a music player allowing players to switch between original and new soundtracks is praised as a valuable bonus. However, some users feel the new music is just "fine," indicating mixed reception overall.
- “The remixed soundtrack is particularly good.”
- “The ability to swap between the original and new soundtrack is also a great bonus, and something that I wish more remakes had.”
- “As it stands, an inexpensive little beat-em up with a unique theme and a killer soundtrack that can provide an hour or two of fun.”
- “Awful visuals, soundtrack, and voice acting; the original was better.”
- “Music is replaced.”
- “Aside from a music player, there are no bonus features.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent minor glitches such as short screen freezes during special effects and buggy collision detection, particularly noticeable in character animations. While these issues hinder polish and graphics quality, they are generally not game-breaking. Overall, stability is inconsistent and could benefit from improvements.
- “Not only that, for some unknown reason, it seems to have short screen freezes during the Legion's special effects, causing brief flashes of light on the screen.”
- “It lacks polish, the graphics are subpar, and the biggest issue is the collision detection—it's incredibly buggy.”
- “I have encountered minor glitches, most notably with Jake getting caught in his 'being thrown' animation, gliding slowly across the screen until an enemy knocked him out of it.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story serves mainly as a backdrop, presenting characters as supernatural warriors facing an apocalypse, but it offers minimal depth or character development. Players seeking a richer narrative may find the storytelling shallow and largely static.
- “The story frames the playable characters as supernatural warriors battling an impending apocalypse, but this premise remains firmly in the background.”
- “While this approach fits the genre, it also means players looking for deeper storytelling or character development will find little to latch onto beyond the game’s aesthetic and premise.”
- “The story remains the same.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game currently offers limited replayability, as it can be completed quickly with few incentives to return. However, adding features like a "remixed" mode with extra challenges and multiple characters could significantly enhance its replay value.
- “Now that they've remade the original experience, offering a sort of 'remixed' mode with additional moves, longer levels, and added challenge could add a lot more replay value and fun.”
- “Multiple characters add replayability and once you're familiar with the mechanics the game can easily be beaten in under an hour.”
- “No real replay value and nothing special to unlock.”
- “Multiple characters add replayability, but once you're familiar with the mechanics, the game can easily be beaten in under an hour.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is minimal, aligning with the genre but offering limited depth for players seeking rich storytelling or complex characters.
- “While this approach fits the genre, it also means players looking for deeper storytelling or character development will find little to latch onto beyond the game’s aesthetic and premise.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game arises from the chaotic and unpredictable interactions during cooperative play, where coordinated attacks and managing enemy swarms create amusing and emergent moments not present in the solo experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's atmosphere immersive and engaging, contributing significantly to its overall playability.

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Night Slashers: Remake is a casual hack and slash game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes.

Night Slashers: Remake is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

Night Slashers: Remake was released on September 26, 2024.

Night Slashers: Remake was developed by Storm Trident S.A..

Night Slashers: Remake has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Night Slashers: Remake for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Night Slashers: Remake is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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