Slash It Ultimate

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"Slash It Ultimate" is a rhythm arcade game with a mix of 2D and 3D play styles, featuring 15 songs and 7 game modes with 2 difficulty levels each. Players must slash, catch, collect, and type beats to the rhythm, while avoiding obstacles and competing on leaderboards and achievements. Game modes include Arrows, Mouse, Numbers, Cube, Space, Words, and Alphabet modes.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 223 reviews

music42 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features a variety of unique game modes, including mouse mode and word mode, which are engaging and enjoyable.
The graphics and overall aesthetic of the game are visually appealing, providing a nice look and feel.
It offers a large number of achievements, making it rewarding for players who enjoy completing challenges.

Inputs often do not register correctly, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game has a limited song selection, which can become repetitive and dull over time.
Many game modes do not align well with the rhythm of the music, making it feel disconnected from the intended gameplay experience.

music
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
75%
6%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the limited selection of only around 15 tracks, which often feel repetitive and lack variety. While some users appreciate the upbeat electronic and techno sound, others find the songs poorly synced with gameplay, detracting from the rhythm game experience. Additionally, the inability to import personal music and the requirement to unlock songs and modes through repetitive gameplay have left many feeling frustrated.
- “The game offers 15 songs, 7 game modes, 2 difficulty levels for each mode and the songs are fantastic.”
- “Love this game, it's fun and has good music, nothing to complain about.”
- “If you are into electronic music and rhythm games, this is very recommendable!”
- “All the songs just sound like 2012 YouTuber intro music, and you only play small chunks of songs.”
- “The music is all no copyright music so you have probably heard it a hundred times before and will probably hear it 100 times in this game.”
- “For a rhythm game, almost all the songs are out of sync.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
64%
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of originality and synchronization issues, often feeling like a poorly executed clone of other rhythm games. Many players noted that the mechanics are glitchy and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the experience, while some appreciated the unique elements despite the overall lackluster execution. Overall, the gameplay is seen as demanding yet flawed, with a disconnect between the music and the actions required from players.
- “It's a surprisingly good game with some unique gameplay styles that I have never experienced before.”
- “The best slash it game I've ever seen! I really enjoy playing this game because of the good music and great gameplay :)”
- “The main game relies on you pressing inputs in rhythm to the beat, primarily with the arrow keys, although some game modes make use of letters, numbers, and other interesting mechanics.”
- “Gameplay itself is identical to Guitar Hero but without any of the style, wacky controllers, or decent music.”
- “The mechanics are completely wonky and not fun to use.”
- “Gameplay is...lackluster, basically a clone of other rhythm games out there.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
53%
16%
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, featuring a minimalist, low-polygon style that some players criticize as lazy and reminiscent of early 1990s games. While there are improvements in visual quality and design compared to previous titles, issues like desynchronized visuals in rhythm modes and limited graphics settings detract from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the modern vibe and bright colors, but others find them overwhelming during extended play sessions.
- “Interesting game, the tracks, graphics, and the game concept are good too.”
- “Slash it ultimate is the latest game in this series and has improved graphics and way more songs to listen to while smashing your keyboard.”
- “The game has quite a modern vibe due to the graphical and bright colors that can be weary for the eyes when you decide to play a long session.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “In the rhythm modes (arrow, mouse, space), the visuals are often, if not always, desynced from the audio with no way to adjust it, which makes this unviable as a rhythm game.”
- “The game has quite a modern vibe due to the graphical and bright colors that can be weary for the eyes when you decide to play for a long session.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring them to repeatedly play the same songs or modes to earn coins and unlock new content. While some enjoy the fun of the game modes, many express dissatisfaction with the time-consuming nature of grinding, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the grind is seen as an unnecessary hurdle that can make the game feel artificially difficult and poorly designed.
- “I'm just not prepared to waste my time grinding that simply so I can even try the other game modes.”
- “Overall, it's an okay time killer, but it requires a lot of grinding, which is quite stupid.”
- “The most annoying thing about this game isn't the mild grindy nature to unlock new songs/modes; that goes away pretty quick.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for frequent and disruptive glitches, which detract from the overall experience and make gameplay more challenging than intended.
- “Random glitches.”
- “Buggy garbage.”
- “With super annoying glitches that make it harder than it's meant to be.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the game features a light grind element that enhances replayability without feeling burdensome, making it enjoyable for players. Additionally, the inclusion of leaderboards significantly boosts replayability for competitive players, encouraging them to return for better scores.
- “The game features an extremely 'lite' grind element that contributes to replayability, and because it is so 'lite', it actually works as a positive.”
- “The inclusion of leaderboards drastically improves replayability for those who are competitive.”
- “The game lacks meaningful content that encourages players to return after completing it once.”
- “Once you've finished the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The replayability is severely hampered by the lack of diverse choices and outcomes, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game has been met with indifference, as many gamers found it unengaging and lacking appeal.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurdly high number of achievements, with many being trivial tasks like pressing a key multiple times, which players find amusing and entertaining.
- “I almost get the feeling you pay for the achievements and not 'the game.' There's over 500 achievements, lol, and a lot of them are 'press down key 100 times, 200 times.' That's just hilarious! :D”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's monetization is viewed positively, as it represents a significant improvement over its predecessors, which were criticized as cash grabs aimed at achievement hunters. Overall, it appears to offer a more rewarding experience without the exploitative practices seen in earlier versions.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like the developers are more focused on squeezing money out of players than providing a balanced gaming experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are so prevalent that they overshadow the core gameplay, turning it into a frustrating experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is closely tied to player performance, with completion time varying significantly based on individual skill levels.
- “The time it takes to achieve 100% completion in this game really depends on your performance.”
- “Optimization is key; mastering the mechanics can significantly reduce your playtime.”
- “The game rewards players who optimize their strategies, making for a more efficient and enjoyable experience.”
- “The game's optimization is a mess; it feels like it was rushed out without proper testing.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”