Slap Village: Reality Slap
- July 21, 2016
- MonkeyToons
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Slap Village: Reality Slap" is a humorous, physics-based simulation game where players slap various characters and objects in a chaotic, open world environment. Use different slap techniques and weapons to complete challenges, or simply explore and cause mayhem in the village. With unique physics and exaggerated humor, it's a fun and lighthearted experience.
Reviews
- The game features a charming cartoon art style with detailed graphics and unique character designs that evoke nostalgia.
- The gameplay includes enjoyable puzzles and mini-games, with a good mix of humor and pop culture references that enhance the experience.
- The characters are well-developed, each with distinct personalities, and the game offers bonus content that adds depth to the overall narrative.
- There are significant bugs, including issues with saving progress and some frustrating puzzles that lack clear logic or clues.
- The voice acting and translation quality are inconsistent, with awkward pronunciations and grammatical errors that detract from the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short and only serves as the first chapter, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied and wanting more content for the price.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story of "Slap Village" is described as a mix of interesting and nonsensical elements, with a cliffhanger ending that leaves room for future development. While some players found the narrative engaging and humorous, others criticized it for being jumbled and lacking depth, leading to a loss of interest. Overall, the game has potential for improvement in storytelling and character development in future installments.
“Slap Village's story can easily hook you in during the first few minutes, and easily draws you in the more you unravel what is going on in the country Luriditas resides in.”
“It features good humor and minigames that will unlock as the story calls upon them, while making room for references to pop culture.”
“There is, however, opportunity in future parts to tell a well-rounded story with these characters.”
“Apart from the setup of the game and characters being ridiculous, the story is boring, as well as the main character.”
“Overall the storyline did not leave me wanting more; in fact, parts of it I had very little attachment to.”
“Many people lost interest and stopped playing, and I feel it was mostly due to the story.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant cartoon art style, reminiscent of classic Newgrounds aesthetics, featuring colorful designs and well-crafted characters. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and animation, although some express frustration with unclear objectives that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the distinct and detailed visuals contribute positively to the game's charm, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
“The graphics art style is really good; it has a nice cartoon feel to it, like something you'd see on Newgrounds back in the day. It's definitely very colorful with some nice designs.”
“The art style is beautiful and well thought out, so I really did want to enjoy it.”
“You expect there to be many things to interact with due to the visuals, but a playthrough leaves you basically a lost traveler randomly clicking.”
“Even though it uses a cartoon art style, it is very distinct with very detailed areas.”
“I was immediately charmed by the characters and the art style, but often felt like my short-term objectives were unclear.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mix of funny and subjective elements, with some players finding it entertaining while others feel it can be hit or miss. It features a unique style of humor that is integral to puzzle-solving, which may frustrate some players. Overall, there are highlights like "Slap Village" that showcase good humor and engaging minigames, alongside pop culture references.
“Funny adventure, some western elements mixed with some alien voodoo.”
“Slap Village is funny and entertaining.”
“It features good humor and minigames that will unlock as the story calls upon them, while making room for references to pop culture.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click experience, featuring item collection, object combination, and logical puzzle-solving that strikes a good balance in difficulty. While some repetitive dialogue can be frustrating, the overall mechanics are well-rounded and the short length of the game mitigates this issue, making it an enjoyable experience.
“The gameplay is good; it's your standard point-and-click game where you collect items, combine certain objects, and solve puzzles.”
“Gameplay is balanced; the puzzles are not too hard and not too easy, and they make sense.”
“Slap Village is very enjoyable, and the mechanics are well-rounded.”
“Several lines were repeated over and over, which was a bit frustrating, but because this game is short, it didn't impact my gameplay too much.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is noted to have little to no replay value, which is considered typical for titles in the same genre.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again to try something new.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting and unpredictable.”
“This game has no replay value, but this is standard for PNCs.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to play again.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable songs that enhance the experience. The voice acting is also praised, with varying quality among performances, yet each brings its own unique charm.
“The music for the game was good, featuring some nice songs to listen to. The voice acting was also commendable, with some performances standing out due to their unique charm.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through cute and unique designs, complemented by enjoyable animated cut scenes that enhance the overall experience.
“The character designs are cute and unique, and the animated cutscenes are enjoyable to watch.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to each character's journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and relationships unfolding beautifully.”
