Slash Quest

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
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  • story
  • graphics
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In "Slash Quest," play as Shepherd, wielding the enchanted sword Swordie, to return it to the Queen in a land full of puzzles, friends, and foes. The sword controls your movements, growing in size as you defeat enemies and changeing how you solve puzzles and engage in battles. Customize Shepherd and Swordie with over 50 collectable cosmetic items for a personalized experience.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Slash Quest features a unique and charming gameplay mechanic where players control a sword, providing a fun and engaging experience.
  • The game has a delightful art style and a humorous tone, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
  • With a substantial amount of content and challenges, players feel they receive great value for their investment, often taking 8-13 hours to complete everything.
  • The ball physics can be frustrating and may detract from the overall experience, especially for some players.
  • Camera angles in certain levels can be awkward, leading to disorientation during gameplay.
  • Limited-time skins create pressure for players to engage at a specific pace, which can be frustrating in a single-player game.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanic of controlling a sword instead of a character, which adds a fun and challenging twist to the action-adventure experience. Players appreciate the charming art style, engaging music, and the variety of side activities, including mini-games and quests, that enhance the overall experience. While the mechanics may take some time to master, they contribute to a vibrant and entertaining gameplay loop that appeals to casual gamers.

    • “Really funny and charming game with surprisingly deep mechanics.”
    • “The unique gameplay mechanics have you controlling the sword, not the human, adding a fun and challenging twist.”
    • “The music and aesthetics blend perfectly with the gameplay and narrative, creating an engaging experience that feels like a well-crafted video game.”
    • “The mechanic takes a little bit to get used to, and it would have been nice if you could adjust the sensitivity a little.”
    • “It's small, but not that small, with plenty of side activities, from fun mini-games, additional quests, challenges aplenty, and a fun general loop oriented around your unusual movement mechanic that, at the same time, is your combat mechanic.”
    • “Game regularly introduces new mechanics with the sword and level design.”
  • story8 mentions

    Slash Quest features a charming and quirky story where players take on the role of a magical sword on a mission to rescue a princess from evil forces. The game offers a delightful adventure with a main quest lasting around 6 to 8 hours, complemented by numerous challenges and optional quests that enhance the overall experience. While the journey is enjoyable, some players find the destination less impactful.

    • “With the main quest taking about 6 hours if you rush and up to 8 if you seek out every secret, plus additional time for tackling challenges, there’s a lot to enjoy.”
    • “Overall, Slash Quest is an adventure where the journey is a little more enjoyable than the destination.”
    • “In Slash Quest, you play as the princess’ magical sword on a mission to rescue her from evil forces.”
    • “The main quest takes about 6 hours if you rush and up to 8 if you seek out every secret, plus additional time for tackling challenges.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    Slash Quest features a vibrant and detailed art style that enhances its quirky and fun gameplay. The cute visuals and engaging aesthetics create a captivating experience, making each scene visually appealing and screenshot-worthy. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and narrative.

    • “The game’s art style is vibrant and detailed, making every scene screenshot-worthy.”
    • “The music and aesthetics blend perfectly with the gameplay and narrative, creating an engaging experience that feels like a well-crafted video game.”
    • “Slash Quest is a quirky fun action game with a cute art style.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game is praised for its charming and funny humor, which adds to the overall experience while complementing its surprisingly deep mechanics.

    • “The game also has a nice sense of humor.”
    • “Really funny and charming game with surprisingly deep mechanics.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Reviewers express frustration over the lack of microtransactions in the game, suggesting that even if they were present, it would be better than the current monetization model, which they find pointless and unsatisfactory.

    • “If there were at least microtransactions, it would already be idiotic and cruel, but at least it would have a point.”
    • “But there are no microtransactions.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players report that grinding in the game is minimal, with most completing it in about 13 hours, including only a couple of mission replays and a brief hour spent on a minigame for outfit coins.

    • “It took me around 13 hours with only 1-2 mission replays, and I spent an additional hour grinding a minigame just to earn coins for the outfits.”
    • “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I found myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks, which made the experience feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music seamlessly integrates with the gameplay and narrative, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to the game's well-crafted aesthetic.

    • “The music and aesthetics blend perfectly with the gameplay and narrative, creating an engaging experience that feels like a well-crafted video game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers good replayability due to its accessible levels and easy puzzles, appealing to casual players, while additional content like mini-games provides further incentive to revisit the game.

    • “The straightforward levels and easy puzzles make it accessible for casual players, and there is enough extra content like mini-games to enhance replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
    • “The variety of character choices and different paths to explore ensure that no two runs feel the same.”
    • “The straightforward levels and easy puzzles make it accessible for casual players, but the lack of depth limits long-term replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “While there are some extra mini-games, they don't significantly enhance the overall replayability of the main game.”
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