Slave's Sword
- December 13, 2018
- Circle Poison
Get on SteamIn "Slave's Sword," players follow the journey of Luna, a former aristocratic knight who, after abandoning her status and family fortune, becomes ensnared in a situation leading to her enslavement. As she fights to regain her freedom, players will explore a fantasy world, complete side quests, upgrade equipment, and utilize a stealth system in this prison escape RPG, all while experiencing a day and night system and voiced main character.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features high-quality artwork and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story is engaging for an eroge, with a decent plot that keeps players invested.
- There are various H-scenes available, providing a good amount of adult content for fans of the genre.
- The gameplay is slow and grindy, requiring excessive grinding to progress, which can be frustrating.
- Combat mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, often leading to tedious battles.
- The game suffers from poor design choices, such as unskippable scenes and convoluted navigation, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story78 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, particularly for its depth and character development, though it is noted to be linear with limited alternative routes and endings. While the first half is praised for its promise, the second half is criticized for lacking excitement and feeling rushed. Overall, it offers a compelling narrative within the eroge genre, but players may find the grindy missions and unsatisfying conclusion detract from the experience.
“A surprisingly in-depth story that actually makes you care about the characters.”
“The game that makes a good mix of traditional RPG with stealth, accompanying the story of the knight Luna, who gave up the comforts of her life as a noble to become an adventurer in search of her father.”
“Our story begins by giving a brief summary of the life of our character as she remembers how she was the daughter of a noble family, but after the disappearance of her father, she gave up everything to become a knight and go in search of him.”
“The story is fully linear; there are no alternative routes and only three different endings (lost against a monster, lost against the end boss, and won against the end boss).”
“The missions were annoying and grindy; again, that is not a problem in this game so long as at least they let you have something to see; not this time.”
“What's worse, it uses 'missions' as filler between storyline chunks, which are just clearing the same dungeons over and over.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its balance and decent mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking innovation. The gacha system has been particularly unpopular, and many feel that the gameplay does not offer enough depth or variety compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, while the game features enjoyable elements like a strong protagonist and appealing art, it falls short of being a standout experience in terms of gameplay.
“Balanced gameplay and fun.”
“The mechanics in the game are easy to use and the soundtrack is pleasant; I really like the 'boss battle' music because it sounds badass!”
“Anyway, I recommend it for its strong female protagonist, classic RPG gameplay, and storyline!”
“As far as h-RPG Maker games go, this is weak on the gameplay side as well.”
“It took me four or five tries to actually complete the game; in earlier attempts, I got so bored and annoyed with the gameplay and design choices that I couldn’t bring myself to finish it.”
“Nothing principally new and no gameplay improvements compared to the first part.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the challenge it presents, especially during boss fights, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of quests and the necessity to grind for experience points to progress. Overall, grinding is seen as a common element that can detract from enjoyment, particularly in the later stages of the game.
“I tried finding other alternatives to grinding, but you literally can't progress unless you get enough XP to finish quests (which level requirement raises with every new quest).”
“I am not going to spend 3 hours grinding mobs to beat this cheap style of boss fight at the end of a dungeon.”
“It was great for the first 10-15 hours before you hit a crazy difficult spike that can only be overcome through grinding.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high-quality artwork and appealing art style, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users noted the presence of recycled scenes and a lack of true animation, as many graphics are still images stretched for effect. Overall, while the visuals are well-received, there is a desire for more variety and depth in future titles.
“Actually really enjoyed this, good art style, combat was fun for me and the story was good enough to keep me reading it. With the patch, all scenes are uncensored (no mosaics), good job devs.”
“There are some recycled scenes here which is a little disappointing, but overall the art style and variety is fantastic!”
“The artwork is excellent.”
“Laziness abound, all the graphics are still images that may be stretched in various directions to provide 'animation.' It's cheap.”
“There are some recycled scenes here which is a little disappointing but overall the art style and variety is fantastic!”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it enhances the experience, particularly during boss battles where it adds excitement and engagement. While some describe the overall soundtrack as decent and pleasant, others highlight specific tracks as standout moments that elevate gameplay. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some opinions on its brevity.
“The music was actually surprisingly rad during some of the boss battles, and really helped the battle feel more engaging.”
“Decent sound, voicing, and music; with great h-scenes.”
“The music is ok.”
“The mechanics in the game are easy to use and the soundtrack is pleasant; I really like the 'boss battle' music because it sounds badass!”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to the impactful choices players make, which affect the scenes and outcomes experienced in each playthrough. This variability encourages players to revisit the game to explore different paths and scenarios.
“High replay value.”
“The choices you make influence the game and the scenes you see, which enhances replayability.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is polarizing, with some users suggesting it may either be poorly optimized or demanding high-end hardware for optimal performance. Additionally, the game's voice acting has received praise, enhancing the overall experience despite the concerns about optimization.
“The optimization feels like either utter garbage or requires truly cutting-edge high-end hardware.”
“The game runs poorly on mid-range systems, making it frustrating for players without top-tier setups.”
“Despite having decent specs, I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be variable, with some appreciating its wholesome elements while others feel that the story lacks depth, leading to a less engaging emotional experience.
“The game beautifully captures the essence of human emotions, allowing players to experience a wide range of feelings.”
“Every decision I made felt impactful, resonating with my own experiences and emotions.”
“The storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears, making me reflect on my own life choices.”
“The emotional depth of the characters felt flat and unengaging.”
“I expected a gripping narrative, but the emotional moments fell completely short.”
“The game tried to evoke feelings, but it ended up feeling more tedious than touching.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent and unpredictable bugs, including random freezes and poor tracking, particularly during combat initiation.
“It's very buggy, and it's random when it occurs.”
“Randomly freezes; tracking is awful, and trying to start combat is annoying.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of growth or depth in the characters throughout the game.
“There is absolutely no character development throughout the game.”
“The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth or change.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs; they remain static and uninteresting.”
