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Rise of the Slime

58%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, stability
58% User Score Based on 192 reviews

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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.

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a cute art style and engaging mechanics that add a unique twist to the deck-building genre.
  • Players enjoy the fun and addictive gameplay, with many finding it a good way to pass the time.
  • The movement system during combat introduces strategic depth, allowing players to position themselves for better attacks.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, making it feel repetitive and short-lived.
  • Many mechanics are unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where certain fights feel unwinnable.
  • There is little to no progression between runs, which diminishes the replay value and overall satisfaction.
  • gameplay
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun and unique mechanics, particularly in environmental interactions and tactical elements. However, many criticize the gameplay for being shallow, with broken mechanics, lackluster upgrades, and confusing elements that detract from the overall experience. While the game shows potential and features charming graphics, it requires significant balancing and improvements to fully engage players.

    • “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
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 gameplay. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and cool effects, noting that the combination of cute graphics and masterful audio enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the deck-building genre. The art style is seen as a refreshing departure from the typical gritty fantasy settings, contributing to the game's appeal as a fun and relaxing experience.

    • “The mechanics will be familiar to anyone who's played Slay the Spire or those types of games, but where Rise of the Slime really shines is in the adorable graphics and masterful audio.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall relaxing experience, contributing to its appeal as a top choice for casual play. However, some users note a lack of variety and content in the soundtrack, which they attribute to the game's early access status. Overall, the combination of charming art style and pleasant music is highlighted as a significant positive aspect.

    • “The design and soundtrack are also certainly a plus.”
    • “The art style in combination with the beautiful music makes it so damn cute.”
    • “Good graphics and music, overall feel of the game makes this one of my top 5 'relax and have fun' games.”
    • “I have to say it's not a very difficult game (for now) and it's suffering from a lack of content (like music, SFX, variety...), but I know that's the early access 'thing', so I'm going to take it easy on that side.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its limited replayability, with users expressing disappointment that it does not offer the same engaging experience as titles like "Slay the Spire." Many feel it lacks depth and variety, making it feel more like a low-cost game rather than one with lasting appeal.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers feel that the game's story lacks depth, specifically noting a desire for more background information on the main character, the slime, and additional details about the enemies. This absence of narrative richness leaves players wanting a more immersive storytelling experience.

    • “I would love to see more background story for the slime and additional details about the enemies.”
    • “The only thing I feel is missing is a bit more story content.”
    • “It would be great to have more depth in the narrative, especially regarding the characters and their backgrounds.”
    • “The only point I think is a bit missing is a little bit more story.”
    • “For example, more of the background story of the slime or also more details about the enemies, something like that.”
    • “The only point I think is a bit missing is a little bit more story.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its impressive visuals and immersive qualities, leading players to invest significant time in hopes of uncovering deeper enjoyment. However, despite the appealing art, some players struggled to find engaging gameplay elements to match the atmospheric experience.

    • “I wanted to like this very well-drawn and atmospheric game so much that I played beyond the refund threshold, hoping to find something that would make it good.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marred by 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. This inconsistency detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Many cards are confusing and buggy. For example, a card says it will add 4 terrain effects, but only adds 3. 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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “It became really tedious.”
    • “It became really tedious.”

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6h Median play time
6h Average play time
6-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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