Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th

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Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Goonswarm Games and was released on November 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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…

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gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a lot of build diversity and a satisfying core gameplay loop, making it enjoyable to play.
The art style and music are well-received, contributing to the overall atmosphere and experience of the game.
The story is engaging, and there is additional content for players who have completed the original game.

The game suffers from balance issues, with some enemies capable of stun-locking players, leading to frustrating encounters.
Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics being unclear or poorly implemented.
Progression can be grindy, and the pacing of the game may feel off, especially with abrupt transitions between acts.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying core loop and a blend of simplistic yet effective mechanics, though some players found certain aspects obtuse and frustrating. It combines elements of roguelite RPGs, crafting, and turn-based battles, offering an addictive experience with a variety of interactable objects that impact gameplay dynamics. Overall, while there are some minor issues, the game is praised for its smooth performance, engaging storyline, and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles.
- “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!”
- “Addictive gameplay.”
- “I found some mechanics obtuse and some misses.”
- “Very simplistic but okay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is a rollercoaster.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story in the game is generally well-received, with some players praising its depth and creativity, while others find it somewhat repetitive, often revolving around similar dungeon quests. Despite mixed feelings about the quest structure, many appreciate the engaging narrative and its connection to other titles like Dark Quest 2. Overall, the story contributes positively to the gameplay experience, making it a recommendable aspect of the game.
- “Music is great and the story is top notch.”
- “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.”
- “It has an okay story.”
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their originality and captivating design, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic that complements the storyline and gameplay mechanics. Users report a visually appealing experience with no significant bugs, highlighting the gritty visuals as a notable feature. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing its creativity and engagement.
- “I very much enjoyed the premise and aesthetic.”
- “This is one of the most interesting games in its genre, featuring original and captivating graphics and design.”
- “Gritty visuals and familiar gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising it as a fitting backdrop that enhances the story and characters, despite some describing it as somewhat generic. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, complementing the engaging narrative and creative elements.
- “The music is a great contrast against the premise, and the characters do have just enough flavor to make them fun.”
- “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.”
- “Music is great and the story is top notch.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack has some good moments, overall it doesn't match the quality of the gameplay and often feels out of place.”
- “The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience; it often fades into the background instead of complementing the action.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat repetitive and lacking in depth, which can detract from the overall experience. However, many still enjoy the game despite these grindy moments, indicating that the fun elements can outweigh the monotony.
- “It becomes quite grindy, and the combat lacks depth and complexity.”
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being more unbalanced and buggy compared to the original, with players reporting issues such as normal enemies inflicting excessive stun, 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.”

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Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th is a role playing game.

Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th was released on November 25, 2024.

Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th was developed by Goonswarm Games.

Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th is a single player game.

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