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Rise of the Slime

Another deck-builder roguelike but this one stars a slime
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57%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, grinding
57% User Score Based on 101 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

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Rise of the Slime is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Bunkovsky Games and was released on May 20, 2021. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"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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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and engaging visuals that create a whimsical atmosphere.
  • The introduction of movement mechanics in combat adds a unique layer of strategy to the deck-building genre.
  • Despite its flaws, the game offers enjoyable short sessions and has potential for fun experimentation with card synergies.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited replayability.
  • Difficulty spikes can be abrupt, making some encounters feel unfair and reliant on luck rather than strategy.
  • Many mechanics are poorly explained or unbalanced, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • gameplay
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 clunky, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many users noted that the mechanics are poorly explained and can feel imbalanced or confusing, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while there are fun elements and potential for improvement, significant bugs and design issues detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Gameplay revolves around moving from one area to the next, engaging in turn-based combat dictated by a deck of cards.”
    • “Very fun card game with cool mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is easy to get into and keeps you challenged throughout your runs.”
    • “It's buggy, there are typos, the mechanics aren't explained properly, the gameplay is clunky and it gets repetitive very quickly.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game is incomplete and completely lacking in gameplay and mechanics that are required to make an interesting and engaging game.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a whimsical, storybook-like aesthetic that contrasts with the gritty realism often found in roguelites, creating a warm and approachable atmosphere. Players appreciate the cute art style, which features charming visuals reminiscent of "Adventure Time," and the unique paper-theater presentation adds to its distinct personality. Overall, the combination of adorable graphics and engaging audio enhances the game's appeal, making it a standout in the genre.

    • “The aesthetic feels warm and approachable, with an art direction that avoids the gritty realism common to other roguelites in favor of something whimsical and storybook-like.”
    • “The combination of card battles and movement-based tactics gives it a distinct personality, and its paper-theater visuals set it apart from darker or more serious roguelites.”
    • “The art style is a cute comic cutout style with almost everything being moved around on sticks like on a kids play which adds a unique charm to it.”
    • “The artstyle is cute but that's about it.”
    • “The graphics are cute and the combat is challenging.”
    • “The artstyle is a cute comic cutout style with almost everything being moved around on sticks like on a kids play which adds a unique charm to it.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as soothing and gentle, enhancing the lighthearted experience even during challenging battles. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful music and art style, contributing to the game's charm, though some note a lack of variety in the soundtrack and sound effects, particularly in its early access stage. Overall, the music is a significant positive aspect, elevating the game's overall feel.

    • “The soothing music and gentle sound effects complement this tone, creating a lighthearted experience even as the player faces increasingly punishing battles.”
    • “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 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.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a cheerful, gelatinous protagonist navigating a whimsical, paper-theater-style world filled with monsters and treasures, creating a warm and approachable aesthetic. However, some players feel that the narrative could benefit from deeper background details about the protagonist and the enemies to enhance the overall story experience.

    • “You control a cheerful, gelatinous protagonist on a quest through a paper-theater-style world filled with monsters, treasure chests, and upgrade opportunities.”
    • “The aesthetic feels warm and approachable, with an art direction that avoids the gritty realism common to other roguelites in favor of something whimsical and storybook-like.”
    • “Like 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.”
    • “Like, for example, more of the background story of the slime or also more details about the enemies, something like that.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited due to the convergence of strategies and a lack of depth compared to top titles in the genre. While it offers some creative elements, many players feel it falls short of providing the long-term engagement found in more robust games like "Slay the Spire."

    • “While it may lack the depth and replayability of the best in the genre, it earns points for creativity and charm.”
    • “I was hoping this would have the replay value and enjoyment of Slay the Spire.”
    • “While the game includes a decent selection of cards and mutations, many builds begin to converge on similar strategies, diminishing long-term replayability.”
    • “This feels like a cheap $5 game with limited replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is visually impressive and well-crafted, leading some players to invest time in hopes of finding redeeming qualities, despite their overall dissatisfaction.

    • “The game creates a beautifully immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
    • “The stunning visuals and haunting soundtrack combine to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the overall experience.

    • “It became really tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably poor, with numerous bugs, typos, and unclear mechanics leading to a clunky and repetitive gameplay experience. Players have reported inconsistencies with card effects, causing confusion and frustration. Overall, these issues significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “It's buggy, there are typos, the mechanics aren't explained properly, the gameplay is clunky, and it gets repetitive very quickly.”
    • “Many cards are confusing and/or buggy; for example, a card says it will add 4 terrain effects but only adds 3, and another card states it will trigger the effect of a stack of fire but also removes it, though this effect is not mentioned on the card.”
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Rise of the Slime is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Rise of the Slime is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Rise of the Slime.

Rise of the Slime was released on May 20, 2021.

Rise of the Slime was developed by Bunkovsky Games.

Rise of the Slime has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Rise of the Slime is a single player game.

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