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 a compelling story that keeps players engaged, especially for those interested in the sequel.
- The artwork and voice acting are of high quality, enhancing the overall experience.
- There are enjoyable mechanics, such as the ability to choose between different paths and side quests that are not solely focused on adult content.
- The gameplay suffers from grind-heavy mechanics, particularly during boss fights, which can lead to frustration.
- Many players find the combat repetitive and lacking in strategy, often resulting in a tedious experience.
- The game has significant design flaws, including poor map navigation and a lack of quality-of-life features like autosave, which can lead to frustrating setbacks.
- story64 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its depth and character development, particularly the protagonist's journey. However, opinions are mixed regarding the pacing, as the first half is seen as promising while the second half lacks excitement and feels rushed. The linear narrative structure and reliance on grinding missions can detract from the overall experience, but many players are still invested enough to look forward to the sequel for further story progression.
“A surprisingly in-depth story that actually makes you care about the characters.”
“The story is a matter of taste but entertaining without big surprises.”
“The game itself is pretty good and the story makes sense in a cruel and sadistic manner.”
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it balanced and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking innovation. The gacha system has been particularly unpopular, and many feel that the overall gameplay experience is shallow, despite some decent mechanics and appealing art. While it may appeal to fans of the genre, it does not stand out as a remarkable title in terms of gameplay depth or originality.
“Balanced gameplay and fun.”
“Gameplay is quite decent, also repetitive.”
“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.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of gameplay, often required to overcome difficult boss fights and progress through quests. While some players find the grind tedious and repetitive, others appreciate the character development and voice acting, suggesting that the experience can be enjoyable if one is willing to invest the time. Overall, the game offers a mix of grind-heavy content and moments of engaging storytelling.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their excellent art style and variety, with many users enjoying the visuals despite some recycled scenes. While the artwork is considered strong, some critiques highlight the use of still images for animation, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, complemented by a neat story and enjoyable gameplay.
“Actually really enjoyed this, good art style, combat was fun for me and the story was good enough to keep me engaged. With the patch, all scenes are uncensored (no mosaics), good job developers.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, with some standout moments, particularly during boss battles where it enhances engagement. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others describe it as merely okay, with overall mixed feelings about its quality.
“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.”
“Short, very short, but good visual graphics, alright music, fun to play as it is a short game!”
“The music is ok.”
- 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 designed for high-end hardware. Additionally, the performance of the voiced main character is praised, highlighting a strong delivery in both dialogue and h-scenes.
“The optimization feels like either utter garbage or requires truly cutting-edge high-end hardware.”
“Performance issues are rampant, making it clear that the game was not optimized for a wide range of systems.”
“I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers high replay value, suggesting that players are likely to return for multiple playthroughs due to its engaging content and mechanics.
“The game offers high replay value, with multiple paths and endings that encourage you to play through it again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and character interactions available.”
“The variety of gameplay styles and strategies keeps you coming back for more, making every session unique.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that the emotional aspect of the game can vary significantly, allowing for both wholesome experiences and more intense narratives, though some find the story lacking in depth.
“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 forced and insincere.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players 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 really disappointed with how the characters didn't evolve at all during the story.”
