Slaveblade

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Slaveblade is a single player action game. It was developed by NegativeGenius LLC and was released on September 2, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

DISCLAIMER: Made by one dev. Slaveblade is the story of Idraxymus the Enslaver. Already dead and tormented, Idraxymus makes a deal for resurrection. Everything in his path must be slain and his final destination is a mystery. Slaveblade is an exploration about what it means to live and die. It is a tale about where we are going, and who we are willing to hurt to get there. The game is a fa…

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game has impressive visuals with detailed character models, impressive special effects, and atmospheric lighting creating a captivating dark fantasy world.
The combat system shows potential with weighty hits, parrying, attack combos, and the possibility to use various weapons, offering a challenging roguelike experience.
A one-man development effort that exhibits passion and ambition, delivering a unique and immersive atmosphere despite current shortcomings.

Movement and turning mechanics are slow and clunky, which hampers combat fluidity and makes controlling the character frustrating.
The game suffers from many bugs, lack of sound effects, poor or missing story context, and poorly integrated controls leading to a broken or incomplete feel.
Camera angles and clipping issues cause disorientation and motion sickness for some players, combined with an overall lack of polish typical of an abandoned early access project.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay shows potential for fans of challenging, Dark Souls-style combat but is currently hampered by unclear controls and rough mechanics that need refinement for a smoother experience.
- “If combat were smoothed out and the mechanics fixed, I can see this being a short, fun experience for people who want a challenge.”
- “Check out the highlights of the gameplay here:”
- “Worth picking up if you like Dark Souls and believe the gameplay will improve in time.”
- “Unclear control mechanics.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the graphics to be good, though some minor fine-tuning is needed for improvement.
- “The graphics are good, though a small fine-tune is needed.”
- “The only thing this game has going for it is good graphics.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally well-crafted and engaging, though some users find the shifting camera and sound design detract from the overall experience, occasionally causing discomfort.
- “Ultimately, I think it's challenging with a great atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the story lacking or underdeveloped, with some unable to fully experience it due to motion sickness. Additionally, essential elements like sound effects, music, and narrative content appear to be missing or incomplete.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has significant stability issues, with frequent bugs negatively impacting the overall experience despite its potential.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is unexpected yet genuinely funny, adding an enjoyable and surprising element to the overall experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the game lacks key audio elements, including sound effects and music, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “But there are a ton of things missing (even for EA) like sound effects, music, and story.”