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.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming cartoon art style with detailed graphics and enjoyable character designs.
- The gameplay includes a variety of puzzles and mini-games that are mostly logical and engaging, providing a fun experience.
- The characters are well-developed with unique personalities, and the game includes humorous elements and pop culture references that add to its charm.
- There are significant issues with voice acting and translation, leading to awkward dialogue and mispronunciations that detract from the experience.
- The game suffers from bugs, including save issues and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- The story feels incomplete and ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players wanting more without a clear indication of when a sequel might be released.
- story34 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Slap Village - Reality Slap" is described as a mix of interesting yet nonsensical elements, with a jumbled narrative that can detract from gameplay. While it initially hooks players with humor and engaging minigames, many reviewers found the overall plot boring and lacking depth, leading to a loss of interest as the game progresses. Despite its flaws, there is potential for future installments to develop a more cohesive and compelling storyline.
“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.”
“Otherwise, I hope the studio comes out with the next in the series soon because the story is interesting, if a bit nonsensical and exceptionally anachronistic.”
“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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant cartoon art style, reminiscent of classic Newgrounds aesthetics, featuring colorful designs and detailed environments. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and animation, which enhance the charm of the characters; however, some express frustration with unclear objectives that can lead to aimless exploration. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, making the game appealing to fans of the genre.
“The art style is beautiful and well thought out, so I really did want to enjoy it.”
“I really liked the artwork and animation.”
“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.”
“I was immediately charmed by the characters and the art style, but often felt like my short-term objectives were unclear.”
“Even though it uses a cartoon art style, it is very distinct with very detailed areas.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mix of subjective elements, with some players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly in its unique style and pop culture references. However, others feel that the humor can be hit or miss, and that it sometimes complicates puzzle-solving. Additionally, loading times and a lack of emotional depth in the plotline detract from the overall comedic experience.
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click experience, featuring item collection, object combination, and logical puzzles that strike 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 its impact, 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; not too hard, not too easy, and the puzzles 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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is noted to have no replay value, which is considered typical for titles in the same genre.
“This game has no replay value, but this is standard for PNC's.”
“This game has no replay value, but this is standard for PNC's.”
- music2 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, though the quality varies, adding a unique charm to the overall presentation.
“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 development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by the cute and unique character designs, complemented by enjoyable animated cut scenes that enhance the overall experience.
“The character designs are cute and unique, and the animated cut scenes are enjoyable to watch.”
