- April 14, 2022
- Funky Can Creative
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PopSlinger is a single player arcade hack and slash game with a anime theme. It was developed by Funky Can Creative and was released on April 14, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
PopSlinger is a vibrant, narrative-focused musical shooter inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s New Retro culture. Join Ria Carbon, a funky heroine on a stylish quest to save the world from sinister invaders from another dimension using soda-powered guns. Backing Ria up is former PopSlinger heroine, Gin! Experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against the "Corazones", people whose hearts …
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- Excellent and catchy future funk soundtrack praised by many players and considered a highlight of the game.
- Strong and charming art style with memorable, unique character designs and lively dialogue that evoke a nostalgic 90's anime vibe.
- Challenging gameplay that appeals to players who enjoy trial and error, pattern recognition, and mastery of mechanics, delivering satisfying moments upon success.
- Gameplay is often frustrating due to cramped or overly large arenas, erratic boss movements, limited camera view with a zoomed-in perspective, and a large player hitbox making dodging difficult.
- Color-matching combo mechanics can feel unintuitive and punishing, with some weapon upgrades and power-ups conflicting with combo sustainability and overall strategy.
- Lack of polish including no fullscreen or resolution options, inconsistent UI placement, some sound mixing issues, and bosses sometimes having off-screen or untelegraphed attacks, reducing gameplay clarity and fairness.
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25 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's music, featuring a dynamic future funk soundtrack by Skule Toyama, is widely praised as fantastic, catchy, and a standout element that many players enjoy both in and outside the game. While the soundtrack and art style receive high acclaim, some note that audio mixing issues and gameplay challenges sometimes detract from fully appreciating the music during play. Overall, the music is considered a major highlight and a strong reason to experience the game.
“Absolute banger soundtrack from Skule Toyama, which I still listen to regularly.”
“And one more thing, the music is absolutely fantastic, and I think you'll find yourself grooving to all the tunes the game has to offer.”
“The soundtrack alone makes this game a 10/10.”
“The iffy audio mixing also means the soundtrack it prides itself on can't be appreciated within its own context.”
“Charming and with a banging OST but lacks polish in the sound department for dialogue and general sound effects as well as clarity in buttons and controls.”
“"Why does getting hit even once remove your combo and even subtract a beat to the song that you will probably never recover if you decide to not restart the level?"”
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PopSlinger is a arcade hack and slash game with anime theme.
PopSlinger is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
PopSlinger was released on April 14, 2022.
PopSlinger was developed by Funky Can Creative.
PopSlinger has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked PopSlinger for its music but disliked it for its story.
PopSlinger is a single player game.
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