SLAMMED!
- January 30, 2015
- Choice of Games
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"SLAMMED!" is a single-player Role Playing Game with a splendid 250,000-word interactive story, putting you in the shoes of an aspiring professional wrestler. With a focus on text-based gameplay, your choices determine your path to success in this world filled with hardship, betrayal, and the unyielding power of your imagination. The game takes about 8 hours to beat, providing a rich and engaging professional wrestling experience.
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Reviews
- Engaging and well-written story that captivates players, even those unfamiliar with wrestling.
- High replayability with meaningful choices that lead to different outcomes and character development.
- Strong character customization and a good balance of drama, humor, and action throughout the narrative.
- Romantic subplots are underdeveloped and lack depth, leaving players wanting more.
- Some players may find the game stressful due to the constant manipulation and setbacks faced by their characters.
- The lack of a save feature can be frustrating, as players must restart the game to make different choices.
- story71 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, emotional depth, and strong writing, with many players noting its impressive replayability due to branching paths and impactful choices. While it effectively captures the complexities of the wrestling world, some critiques mention that certain plot elements can feel contrived or frustrating. Overall, it stands out as a compelling interactive experience, particularly for wrestling fans, offering a mix of drama, romance, and character development.
“The storytelling is truly great in a way vanishingly few games of its kind are and has a lot of replayability.”
“Great story, terrific writing, choices that actually provide different outcomes, excellent romance... couldn't be happier.”
“A surprisingly well written and fun game, I expected something light to pass the time, but actually got really invested in the story and couldn't put it down until the end.”
“A driving point in the story is a past friendship turned rivalry that was honestly really dumb.”
“If you want a solid story about someone fixing their past, don't get this game because from what I've seen, that is not an option.”
“Not at all representative of how the wrestling world works, and the story itself is crazy.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its engaging storytelling, branching story arcs, and the ability to experience different outcomes based on player choices, such as playing as a heel or face. While it is relatively short, this brevity encourages multiple playthroughs to explore various wrestling scenarios and character interactions. Additionally, the presence of achievements adds further incentive for players to revisit the game.
“The storytelling is truly great in a way vanishingly few games of its kind are and has a lot of replayability.”
“While fairly short, the length adds to the replayability as you explore the game and attempt to recreate classic wrestling moments or forge your unique ones.”
“Replay value is also there; the game is quite different when doing things as a heel or as a face.”
“There is a reasonable amount of replayability - there are enough branching story arcs for you to play several times and not get bored of it.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is entirely text-based, lacking any graphics or visual elements, which initially raised doubts among players. However, many found the experience surprisingly engaging, leading to extended playtime despite the absence of traditional graphical features.
“Graphics: n/a (there are no graphics, it's purely text-based)”
“Graphics: n/a (there are no graphics, it's purely text-based)”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a powerful emotional experience, characterized by a rollercoaster of feelings that leaves players needing time to process the impactful story. With well-written characters and significant emotional highs and lows, it evokes genuine surprise and shock, making players eager to revisit the narrative despite any mistakes made.
“But, as for me, I'll need a week or two to recover from the emotional rollercoaster that was this story.”
“...it was emotionally charged; I felt genuine surprise and shock. I messed up at the end, but I'm willing to try again.”
“The characters are well written, and the tale's highs and lows pack an emotional punch.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game features no music or sound, as it is entirely text-based, which some users feel detracts from the overall experience. However, the narrative is engaging and allows for a dynamic storytelling approach akin to tuning a song.
“Music: n/a (there are no music and sounds, it's purely text-based)”
“Music: n/a (there are no music and sounds, it's purely text-based)”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging navigation through the political landscape and the action elements of combat. However, some users note a lack of depth, as gameplay primarily revolves around making choices rather than active participation.
“Gameplay: n/a (you just choose what choice you'll take-based)”
“The gameplay, for lack of a better description, is good, making your way through the political landscape of the profession and the action of the fights is good.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is deeply emotional and immersive, evoking strong feelings of grief and frustration that resonate with players on a personal level.
“My 6-hour game session ended in tears of grief as gut-wrenching howls of frustration left my innermost being and drifted into the atmosphere.”
“My 6-hour game session ended in tears of grief, as gut-wrenching howls of frustration left my innermost being and drifted into the atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor intertwined with themes of betrayal, redemption, and romance, complemented by plot twists and memorable characters, contributing to a rich narrative experience with multiple possible paths.
“It's got betrayal, redemption, romance, humor, plot twists, memorable characters, and a surprisingly high number of possible paths.”
