Rise of the Slime

About

"Rise of the Slime" is a thrilling action-adventure game that follows the journey of a slime seeking to become the most powerful being in the world. Explore a vast open world, battle fierce enemies, and absorb different elements to gain new abilities and evolve. With engaging combat mechanics and endless customization options, players must strategize and adapt to take on any challenge they face.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and engaging mechanics that add a unique twist to the deck-building genre.
It offers fun and interesting gameplay with a variety of strategies and synergies to explore.
The developer is actively working on improvements and updates, showing dedication to enhancing the game experience.

The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, making it feel repetitive after a few hours of play.
Many mechanics are unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and unwinnable fights.
There is minimal progression between runs, which diminishes the sense of achievement and long-term engagement.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its unique mechanics and cute art style, while others criticize it for being shallow, confusing, and lacking depth. Many users noted issues with broken mechanics, poor explanations, and imbalanced cards, leading to a frustrating experience that requires trial and error. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers some fun elements, significant improvements are needed to enhance engagement and balance.
- “Very fun card game with cool mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is easy to get into and keeps you challenged throughout your runs.”
- “Pretty unique game, it's a cute 2D dungeon crawler/deck building game with some tactical mechanics where you play as a king slime. The game is already looking nice and gameplay is on point; a bit of balancing is required, but other than that, this is a fun game!”
- “The game needs work as certain mechanics are broken, a lot of things are not explained, trial and error are needed but they are very time consuming to do so.”
- “Tldr: lackluster gameplay, small card selection with card upgrades counted toward total, relics/mutators selection is extremely small, not worth paying more than 5 dollars.”
- “This game is incomplete and completely lacking in gameplay and mechanics that are required to make an interesting and engaging game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and unique art style, reminiscent of "Adventure Time," which adds a charming and lighthearted feel to the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and cool effects, noting that the combination of cute graphics and engaging audio enhances the game's appeal. This refreshing departure from the typical gritty fantasy aesthetics found in many deck builders is seen as a significant strength.
- “The visuals are really good and the game has plenty of cool effects.”
- “The art style in combination with the beautiful music makes it so damn cute.”
- “Most deck builders take place in a highly gritty fantasy setting, and the adorable art style is a nice change of pace.”
- “The graphics are cute and the combat is challenging.”
- “The art style is a cute comic cutout style with almost everything being moved around on sticks like on a kid's play, which adds a unique charm to it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall relaxing experience, contributing positively to the game's appeal. However, some users note a lack of variety and content in the soundtrack, which may be a result of its early access status. Overall, the combination of music and art style is seen as a significant highlight.
- “Good graphics and music, overall feel of the game makes this one of the top 5 in my list of 'relax and have fun' games.”
- “The design and soundtrack are certainly a plus.”
- “The art style in combination with the beautiful music makes it so cute.”
- “I have to say it's not a very difficult game (for now) and it's suffering from a lack of content (like music, sound effects, variety...), but I know that's the early access 'thing', so I'm going to take it easy on that side.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express disappointment in the game's replayability, comparing it unfavorably to titles like "Slay the Spire" and describing it as lacking depth and variety, akin to a low-cost game with minimal incentive to revisit.
- “I was hoping this would have the replay value and enjoyment of Slay the Spire.”
- “This feels like a cheap $5 game with limited replay value.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Reviewers feel that the story could benefit from additional depth, particularly in terms of the background of the main character, the slime, and more detailed narratives surrounding the enemies.
- “I feel that the story could benefit from a bit more depth.”
- “It would be great to have more background information on the slimes and additional details about the enemies.”
- “The only point I think is a bit lacking is a bit more story.”
- “For example, more background information about the slime and additional details about the enemies would enhance the experience.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and could benefit from deeper lore and character development.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is visually impressive and well-crafted, but some players feel it falls short of delivering an engaging experience, leading them to play longer than they intended in hopes of finding redeeming qualities.
- “I wanted to like this beautifully drawn and atmospheric game so much that I played beyond the refund threshold, hoping to find something that would make it good.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is criticized due to numerous bugs and confusing card mechanics, with players reporting discrepancies between card descriptions and their actual effects, such as incorrect terrain additions and unintended removals of effects.
- “Many cards are confusing and buggy; for example, one card claims to add 4 terrain effects but only adds 3, while another card states it will trigger the effect of a stack of fire but also removes it, which is not mentioned on the card.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- “It became really tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again.”