Pixel Slayer
- January 19, 2023
- PaulArt
Get on SteamPixel Slayer is a unique idle RPG game with various gameplay possibilities. Slay monsters to earn resources. Buy upgrades to spawn more monsters and increase your reward. Feel stuck? Convert resources into gold to spend it for more powerful upgrades inside the prestige shop! Infinite fun, endless possibilities. Benefits: Endless gameplay possibilities Almost one hundred various monsters to def…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and music, which some players appreciated.
- There is a deep upgrade system that allows for progression, although it requires effort to unlock.
- Some players found enjoyment in the challenge and high difficulty of the game after overcoming initial struggles.
- The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, primarily involving mindless clicking or swiping, leading to physical discomfort for players.
- The game lacks basic technical features such as resolution adjustments and a tutorial, making it frustrating and unpolished.
- Many players reported that the game feels like a poorly executed browser game, lacking originality and depth compared to other titles.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily criticized for its simplistic 2D static interface, likening it to a web page, which detracts from the experience. Players face significant strain due to the repetitive nature of the mechanics, leading to discomfort during extended play sessions, and it is suggested that using mouse recording software may alleviate some of the physical strain. Overall, the game is not recommended for those familiar with similar idle games.
“Oh yes, to circumvent the quick gameplay issue, this game added HP that increases with every upgrade, so you really have to focus a lot of effort on damage and gold boosts to avoid wrist injury while trying to progress through this.”
“This game I do not recommend if you've played idle shapes... it will just give you a wrist ache trying to progress. If you're determined to play through, I would recommend getting some mouse recording software to drag across the screen because your wrist will get tired in about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
“For gameplay purposes, the user interface for this game is mostly just 2D static text/images; it might as well be a web page.”
“Oh yes, to circumvent the quick gameplay issue, this game added HP that increases with every upgrade, so you really have to focus a lot of effort on damage and gold boosts to avoid wrist injury while trying to progress.”
“I do not recommend this game if you've played idle shapes; it will just give you a wrist ache trying to progress. If you're determined to play through, I recommend getting some mouse recording software to drag across the screen because your wrist will get tired in about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered nice, but users have noted a lack of options for resolution adjustments and meaningful graphics tweaks.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is impressive and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The art style is beautiful and enhances the overall experience.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers criticize Pixel Slayer's monetization as a cash grab, deeming its $4 price tag unjustifiable due to the game's defects and shortcomings, especially when compared to the abundance of free, higher-quality alternatives available on Steam.
“Pixel Slayer has a completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $4 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it pushes players to spend money on features that should be included in the base game.”
“I was disappointed to find that many essential items are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users describing it as nice and enjoyable.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often becoming tiresome within just a few minutes of gameplay.
“It got very tedious within one or two minutes.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
