Slash Quest

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
Slash Quest Game Cover
Starting at $4.99Buy now
Get on Steam

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.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and unique gameplay mechanics that make it fun and engaging.
  • There is a lot of content to explore, including side quests, mini-games, and challenges, providing great replayability.
  • The game offers a delightful experience with a good balance of simplicity and depth, making it accessible for casual players.
  • The controls can be tricky to master, which may lead to frustration for some players.
  • The game has a linear progression that may feel restrictive and lacks alternative routes in levels.
  • Some players found the camera angles and certain gameplay mechanics inconsistent or confusing.
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay in Slash Quest features a unique mechanic where players control the sword rather than the character, providing a fun and challenging twist. While the game gradually introduces various mechanics and maintains a charming aesthetic, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and the control sensitivity could be improved. Overall, it offers an engaging experience with delightful characters and a vibrant world, making it appealing for casual gamers.

    • “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.”
    • “Great little action adventure game with a unique core mechanic of controlling a sword that pulls along a following character.”
    • “- frequent gameplay pauses and camera panning show even obvious changes and routes; and often with a long, unnecessary continued after-pause.”
    • “- seemingly no continuity or consistency of when the sword gets longer or shorter; feels more forced for level and gameplay design than world-embedded, which is surprising and confusing after learning killing enemies extends it.”
    • “The mechanic takes a little bit to get used to and it would have been nice if you could adjust the sensitivity a little.”
  • story16 mentions

    The story of Slash Quest is engaging and cleverly woven into its gameplay, featuring a whimsical yet unexpectedly dark narrative as players control a magical sword on a quest to rescue a princess. With a playtime of around 6 to 8 hours for the main quest and additional content through side quests and mini-games, the game offers substantial replayability and charm, making the journey enjoyable despite its linear progression. Overall, the integration of story and gameplay mechanics enhances the adventure, providing a delightful experience filled with quirky characters and challenges.

    • “The background story is nicely integrated and offers a few unexpected twists.”
    • “In Slash Quest, you play as the princess’ magical sword on a mission to rescue her from evil forces.”
    • “Surprisingly dark undertone and story revelation at the end; but it remains in the colorful child-friendly style though.”
    • “Overall, Slash Quest is an adventure where the journey is a little more enjoyable than the destination.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and detailed art style, which enhances the overall experience with its cute and quirky visuals. Players appreciate the beautifully designed environments and the engaging animation, making each scene visually appealing and worthy of screenshots. The combination of aesthetics, music, and gameplay creates a cohesive and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “The game is graphically beautifully designed and offers many different biomes to explore.”
    • “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.”
  • 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 approach, 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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through a variety of story quests, side quests, challenges, and mini-games, providing hours of entertainment. Its straightforward levels and easy puzzles make it accessible for casual players while still offering enough additional content to encourage repeated play.

    • “Story quests, side quests, challenges, and minigames provide hours of entertainment and replayability.”
    • “The straightforward levels and easy puzzles make it accessible for casual players, and there is enough extra content like minigames for added replayability.”
    • “The straightforward levels and easy puzzles make it accessible for casual players, but there isn't enough variety to encourage replayability.”
    • “While the story quests and side quests provide some entertainment, the lack of meaningful choices significantly reduces the game's replayability.”
    • “After completing the main storyline, I found little incentive to replay the game, as the challenges and minigames felt repetitive.”
  • grinding1 mentions

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

    • “Took me around 13 hours with only 1-2 mission replays, and 1 hour grinding a minigame to get coins for the outfits.”
  • 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.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy Slash Quest

Videos

Similar Games

Game News