Slashy Hero

About

In "Slashy Hero," players must save Halloween by defeating spooky ghosts and evil jack o'lanterns in a hack-and-slash style game set in a haunted mansion. The game features 95 levels, unique enemy types, and crushing bosses. Players can also collect and combine costumes to buff their character and reach new levels of imagination. Full controller support and achievements are included.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a fun, engaging drawing mechanic that encourages strategic thinking during combat.
There is a wide variety of loot and costumes that enhance gameplay and provide replay value, making it enjoyable to collect and upgrade.
The game offers multiple modes and levels, providing a good amount of content and keeping the gameplay fresh and entertaining.

The game suffers from performance issues, including freezing and crashing, particularly when switching to fullscreen or during load screens.
Gameplay can feel repetitive, with a cycle of walking, killing, and repeating, which may lead to a grindy experience.
Controls can be clunky and imbalanced, making the game frustrating at times, especially for players who prefer keyboard controls.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The gameplay features enjoyable combat mechanics and a fun collection aspect with outfits that enhance stats, alongside well-designed bosses and enemies. However, many users note that the gameplay can feel repetitive despite its simplicity, with limited variation in mechanics. The drawing mechanic adds a layer of strategic thinking, but overall, the gameplay lacks diversity.
- “The outfits with stats are a fun mechanic, and I love the designs of the bosses and enemies too.”
- “Fun combat mechanics.”
- “The drawing mechanic works well during combat, encouraging strategic thinking.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
- “Pickups that change your appearance are a nice touch, but they do nothing to vary the otherwise repetitive gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent freezing issues during fullscreen mode, load screens, and gameplay, leading to crashes and frustrating lag. Users report needing to delete and verify game files to resolve some of these issues, indicating significant bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “Won't play in fullscreen when I change display in settings; the game freezes and won't start again. When you click on fullscreen in settings, the game plays in the top left of the screen in window mode without the borders. Then I have to delete half the game files and re-verify files before the game will start again.”
- “I want to like this game as I loved Cat Quest 1 & 2, but the game is buggy and it crashes when I die (and need to go back to the home screen), which is annoying.”
- “It freezes during load screens and the frame rate is atrocious.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their cute aesthetic and effective Halloween vibes, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Additionally, the overall quality of the graphics is noted to be high, complementing the polished controls of the game.
- “The graphics are very cute, and I love the Halloween vibes that go along with it.”
- “The graphics of the game are really good, and the controls feel quite polished.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story of the game is connected to the previous titles in the Cat Quest series, which fans appreciate; however, technical issues such as bugs and crashes detract from the overall experience. Players express a desire to enjoy the narrative but are frustrated by the game's performance.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Players find the game highly replayable, especially due to the ability to upgrade characters after each death, enhancing the experience and encouraging multiple playthroughs. The price point, particularly when on sale, adds to its accessibility and value.
- “The game is highly replayable, even at its regular price of $7, so don't let the cost fool you.”
- “Every time you die, you can upgrade your character even more, which adds significant replay value.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The repetitive gameplay mechanics diminish any potential for replay value.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the inclusion of three different game modes helps alleviate the grind, making the experience feel less repetitive and more enjoyable, especially for those seeking a casual background game.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical and playful nature, featuring hand-painted visuals that enhance the comedic experience. Players find it engaging and entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.
- “It's crazy and playable with lots of hand-painted humor.”
- “The jokes are clever and keep you laughing throughout the game.”
- “The characters have hilarious quirks that make every interaction entertaining.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game tends to become repetitive and grating after extended play, leading to a less enjoyable experience for players.
- “The music grates on the ear after the millionth loop.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio design feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from minor performance issues, particularly when played in full screen mode, as users report freezing and crashing when attempting to alt-tab.
- “I ran into minor performance issues; don't play in full screen and expect to alt-tab, as the game will freeze and then crash.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”