Sin Slayers is back on Steam after a while at its best. It’s a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide the fate of the world while taking its sins upon yourself. Would you be able to cling to the light when everything else has succumbed to darkness?
Sin Slayers: Reign of the 8th includes:
New threats from an unexpected 8th region
Revised game flow and balance (no need to complete each…
The game features captivating graphics and design, providing a refreshing experience in a genre filled with clones.
Addictive gameplay with a variety of monsters and bosses, offering hours of entertainment and strategic combat.
The developers showed integrity by providing replacement keys for owners of the original game, which is commendable in today's gaming landscape.
The game can feel grindy and repetitive, with a lack of real choice in combat, making it feel more like an auto battler.
Many characters are underwhelming and capped at level 5, leading to frustration when planning party compositions for dungeons.
There are numerous bugs and inconsistencies, including issues with blurry fonts and art assets, which detract from the overall experience.
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of simplistic yet effective mechanics, reminiscent of classic old-school games while incorporating modern elements like roguelite RPG features and crafting. Players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay, which includes a variety of interactable objects that enhance the experience by affecting enemy difficulty and player health. Overall, the game offers smooth performance, engaging turn-based battles, and a compelling storyline, making it a recommended choice despite some mild frustrations.
“Despite some of the mild frustration, I saw it through and got the 100% completion. As a whole, I can recommend this game because I did love the storyline, gameplay mechanics, graphic style, soundtrack, and creativity they put into it.”
“Awesome game so far, no bugs and smooth gameplay, right up my alley!”
“There are a ton of things scattered around, like traps, lost bodies, tombs, fountains, etc. These interactable objects have a good impact on your gameplay since they influence enemies' difficulty and your group's HP.”
“The gameplay is a rollercoaster.”
“Gritty visuals and familiar gameplay.”
“Very simplistic but okay mechanics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The story in "Sin Slayers" is generally considered okay, featuring a quest-driven structure that involves dungeon runs and party formation reminiscent of games like "Dark Quest 2." While some players experienced mild frustration, many appreciated the overall narrative, gameplay mechanics, and creative elements, leading to a recommendation for those who enjoy story-driven experiences.
“Despite some of the mild frustration, I saw it through and got the 100% completion and as a whole, I can recommend this game because I did love the storyline, gameplay mechanics, graphic style, soundtrack, and creativity they put into it.”
“I love story-driven games.”
“Here do this quest that's in this one run of a dungeon.”
“If you ever played a game such as Dark Quest 2, you'll know partially what you're getting into because Sin Slayers borrows a lot from it.”
“I want to follow the storyline and keep things at the pace that they should.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The graphics of the game are praised for their originality and captivating design, contributing to an overall positive experience. Players appreciate the nice visuals and gritty aesthetic, with no significant bugs reported. The combination of creative graphics and engaging gameplay enhances the game's appeal within its genre.
“This is one of the most interesting games in its genre, featuring original and captivating graphics and design.”
“The graphics are nice, and I haven't run into any bugs (or at least, not yet).”
“Gritty visuals and familiar gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally described as generic but not bothersome, serving well as background music. While it may not stand out, it complements the overall experience alongside the game's strong storyline, graphics, and creativity.
“Despite some of the mild frustration, I saw it through and got the 100% completion. As a whole, I can recommend this game because I loved the storyline, gameplay mechanics, graphic style, soundtrack, and the creativity they put into it.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game to be somewhat grindy and repetitive at times, yet they still enjoy the overall experience. Despite the occasional grind, many reviewers express that the game remains engaging and fun.
“The game can feel a little grindy and repetitive at times, but overall I had a good time with it.”
“Kinda grindy from time to time, but it is good.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's stability has been criticized for being more unbalanced and buggy compared to the original, with players reporting issues such as enemies capable of inflicting 100% stun on normal attacks, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
“Somehow more unbalanced and buggy than the original. Nothing like having 2-3 gravekeeper normal enemies with 100% stun on normal attacks to stun lock your team to death.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable during crucial moments.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”