Slaughter Horse 2
- December 5, 2022
- Catfood McFly
Get on Steam"Slaughter Horse 2" is a prequel to the mobile game "Slaughter Horse." As a murderous nag in disguise, your goal is to take over a small pony town by eliminating the Town Council. Gain assistance from your pet and a mysterious disciple to learn about your targets and avoid detection, as the town becomes increasingly paranoid and dangerous. Your pet can also help with tasks during the day while you work as a confectioner.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging gameplay experience, combining strategy and luck, which keeps players engaged.
- The graphics and soundtrack are charming and enhance the overall atmosphere of the game, making it enjoyable even for those who aren't fans of the My Little Pony franchise.
- The game has a surprising amount of depth with various mechanics, customization options, and procedural generation that ensures each playthrough feels unique.
- The game can be confusing at first due to the numerous mechanics, making it difficult for new players to understand how to play effectively.
- There are some bugs and RNG elements that can lead to frustrating experiences, such as losing progress or being unable to complete objectives due to bad luck.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, especially as players may struggle to win consistently due to the challenging nature of the game.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay is initially challenging due to a steep learning curve with numerous mechanics, but it becomes highly engaging once players grasp the systems in place. The game features a unique blend of luck and strategy, with standout mechanics like cake-baking and tarot cards that enhance replayability and thematic immersion. While some players note potential repetitiveness over time, the overall experience is described as charming and addictive, showcasing a lot of passion in its design.
“The basic gameplay loop is that during the day, it's your job to learn about who lives where, what their roles are, and whether they'll be home that night.”
“I am not very good at this game, but I am utterly hooked. It has so much charm, addicting gameplay, and I'm super excited to see it keep improving.”
“The cake-baking mechanic in particular is insanely good—I love the ingredient hunt that I always get into.”
“The game suffers from having too many mechanics at once.”
“The gameplay is where things are a bit more irritating.”
“After some time the gameplay can be a bit repetitive but it's very intriguing initially and you can tell a lot of passion went into this.”
- music28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to enhance focus during gameplay. Tracks are described as catchy and engaging, with favorites like "tastes like yellow" standing out. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its enjoyable experience despite some players opting to mute it for other audio.
“All in all, good difficulty balance, nice art, a level of complexity that gives you a lot of options, and an absolutely bumping soundtrack to go with it all.”
“Music is absolutely amazing; despite its simplicity, every track hits, and my personal favorite is 'Tastes Like Yellow'.”
“So many new game mechanics and a lot of interesting interactions between them, the flavor text is witty and fun, and the music never gets stale to the ear.”
“I mostly mute the in-game music so that I can listen to videos on the side while I play, but from what I have heard, the OST is absolutely great.”
“If you're searching for a game with a banger soundtrack, hard logic game.”
“The music art and overall game mechanics are all very cool.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a blend of pixel art and PlayStation-level 3D models, creating a charming aesthetic reminiscent of PS1 titles. While some users note that the combination of 2D and 3D elements can be jarring and that the visuals are occasionally rough around the edges, many appreciate the overall design and find it appealing, especially given the game's early access status. Overall, the graphics are considered more than sufficient and continue to improve with updates.
“The graphics are very interesting, with some art being pixel art (as is common with original pony games like Slaughter Horse, D'lirium, and Marequest), and other parts of it being PlayStation level 3D models.”
“Graphics are charming and have a real PS1 style vibe.”
“A little rough around the edges, some graphics and effects are weird, and the 2D-3D combo is frankly jarring at times, but this all comes with the game being in early access.”
“Graphics: this game is mainly a pixel art-based game, but there have been a bunch of (might I say, attractive) 3D models being implemented into the game as of recent as well.”
“I'd say the graphics are more than sufficient for the fact it's in alpha, and it is showing to be getting way better with each update.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is limited due to its reliance on procedural generation, resulting in randomized names and character designs that lack depth and individuality. This approach may detract from players' emotional investment in the characters, as they feel less unique and relatable.
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable in its current state, suggesting that the challenge it presents contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment, regardless of potential adjustments to difficulty.
“The game itself is very much replayable in its current state, offering a variety of experiences that keep it fresh.”
“The replayability factor is high, as each playthrough can feel different based on the choices you make.”
“There are numerous paths and outcomes, making it a game you can return to time and again.”
“The game itself is very much replayable in its current state, but I doubt making it easier would change much of the enjoyment.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that while the game requires careful planning and strategy, it often leads to humorous moments, making for entertaining gameplay experiences.
“This game requires some planning and strategizing, as one good or bad move can make or break a game, but it can also lead to some pretty funny moments.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is heavily reliant on ad viewing, which some players find frustrating, especially during lengthy gaming sessions. However, those who are indifferent to watching ads may still enjoy the game despite this aspect.
“The monetization strategy is frustratingly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
“It's disappointing that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, with in-game purchases that feel essential to progress.”
“The constant push for microtransactions detracts from the overall enjoyment, leaving players feeling exploited rather than entertained.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a mission to collect ponies' cutie marks in a quaint, remote village, with the goal of creating a beautiful dress. This premise suggests a whimsical yet potentially dark narrative, as it involves harvesting a significant aspect of the ponies' identities.
“Your mission is to harvest ponies' cutie marks for your beautiful dress, in this conveniently placed small remote village.”
