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Slay the Alice

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100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

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Slay the Alice is a single player action game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by SUZUMIHARA and was released on January 16, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A short visual novel presented with pixel art and cute animations. Chasing after a rabbit, Alice found herself in a land of talking plants. Now, it's time to go on a tiny little adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
story11 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and charming pixel art with well-crafted animations that create a cozy and unique atmosphere.
  • Engaging and whimsical story with a blend of cute and dark fantasy elements that evoke emotional responses.
  • Accessible gameplay and multiple endings encourage replayability despite its short length.
  • Very short playtime with limited content, which may feel more like a demo or a brief experience rather than a full game.
  • Lack of gameplay depth and minimal interactivity; some find the gameplay unnecessary and would prefer a pure visual novel format.
  • Some technical issues such as blurry text on high-resolution monitors and occasional instances of software glitches.
  • story
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its charming, cozy, and visually captivating pixel-art presentation, offering a unique, Alice in Wonderland-inspired atmosphere with a blend of cuteness and mild horror. Though brief and minimalist, it effectively evokes emotion and invites player interpretation through fragmented scenes, choice-driven multiple endings, and a mood-focused narrative, appealing especially to fans of stylistic, indie storytelling rather than traditional plot depth or complexity. Some reviewers wished for a longer story or expanded gameplay, but overall it is considered a refreshing, well-crafted short experience.

    • “For the highlights the story and vibe are definitely the biggest, the English translation also was very well made; I think I saw only one typo, which compared to some other games where you can barely understand the dialogue is fine.”
    • “Instead of offering a conventional story arc, Slay the Alice presents fragmented scenes and cryptic dialogue that invite players to interpret the meaning and piece together the story through exploration and replay.”
    • “The story has a great balance between cute and a little horror, accompanied with fantastic pixel art and animation.”
    • “Furthermore, the brevity of the game and the abstract nature of its storytelling mean that players seeking a more substantial or traditional narrative experience might find it lacking in depth or closure.”
    • “I can't say that the plot is on the same level as visuals, though it's nice.”
    • “Wish the story is longer tho.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, adorable pixel-art style and storybook-like aesthetic, featuring a muted, earthy color palette that enhances its whimsical yet sometimes spooky atmosphere. The visuals are minimalist but effectively support the emotional and surreal tone, captivating players with their beauty and design. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to the game's charm and emotional impact despite its short length.

    • “The art style, design, and animations are beautiful, while the lovely and whimsical soundtrack accompanies them.”
    • “Visually, Slay the Alice is distinguished by its charming pixel-art style, which combines a storybook-like aesthetic with a muted, earthy color palette dominated by soft greens and browns.”
    • “Adorable pixel art adventure, the art style really captured my heart and I ended up so emotionally invested I shed tears more than once during what ended up being roughly an hour.”
    • “While the graphics are intentionally minimalistic, this stylistic choice enhances the game’s surreal and sometimes unsettling atmosphere, though it may feel sparse or simplistic to players used to more detailed or vibrant visual novels.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being charming, beautiful, and well-matched to the art style, effectively enhancing the mood and overall experience. While some note the soundtrack is minimal and the lack of dynamic or voice elements can lessen emotional impact, many highlight its whimsical and memorable qualities that complement the game's atmosphere perfectly.

    • “The art style, design, and animations are beautiful, while the lovely and whimsical soundtrack accompanies them.”
    • “I feel the music changes the mood very well, from playful and full of surprises to the queen's coldness.”
    • “In fact, at many points, I recommend waiting for the music to loop before continuing, as it's very beautiful and usually lasts longer than the game's short, albeit beautiful, cutscenes.”
    • “The absence of voice acting and a dynamic musical score occasionally makes the experience feel somewhat flat, as there are fewer sensory elements to heighten emotional engagement during key moments.”
    • “The soundtrack is minimal, and while this fits the understated style, it may also reduce the impact of tension or wonder that the narrative aims to evoke.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is minimalist and emphasizes storytelling and mood over complex mechanics, offering a unique, atmospheric experience that blends narrative with simple, accessible mechanics. While some find certain elements like achievement hunting frustrating, the game’s design encourages replayability through multiple endings and leaves players eager for more expanded gameplay in future titles. Overall, the gameplay complements the narrative well, creating a touching and memorable experience.

    • “The gameplay mechanics, together with the narrative, make for a very interesting experience that's goofy, touching, and frightening all together.”
    • “Its minimalist gameplay and multiple endings offer enough incentive for replay, allowing players to uncover new facets of the story and atmosphere with each run.”
    • “The only thing I didn't like is gameplay, because it's completely unnecessary.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, Slay the Alice opts for simplicity and accessibility, emphasizing narrative over complex mechanics.”
    • “The design philosophy behind the gameplay clearly prioritizes storytelling and mood, rather than traditional game challenges or action.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, blending heartwarming, melancholic, and whimsical elements with hand-crafted animations that enhance its dreamlike narrative. While its open-ended story and minimal sensory cues may leave some wanting more clarity or emotional depth, the charming pixel art and thoughtful details evoke strong emotional investment, comparable to the impact of Undertale. Overall, it’s a short but lovingly crafted journey that resonates emotionally with players.

    • “It's a very heart-warming yet gut-wrenching melancholic game.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics, together with the narrative, make for a very interesting experience that's goofy, touching, and frightening all together.”
    • “Adorable pixel art adventure, the art style really captured my heart and I ended up so emotionally invested I shed tears more than once during what ended up being roughly an hour.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's adorable pixel art and minimalist design create a focused, intimate atmosphere that lingers long after play. Its surreal, storybook-like ambiance blends curiosity, choice, and mild horror elements, offering a brief but evocative experience. This atmospheric approach encourages replayability by revealing new narrative layers with each run.

    • “The pixel art is adorable, and the atmosphere really stuck with me even after the game ended.”
    • “This setting serves as the backdrop for an exploration of curiosity, choice, and consequence, conveyed through atmospheric storytelling and minimalist gameplay.”
    • “This approach allows the game to maintain a focused and intimate atmosphere, giving players space to absorb the narrative and its surreal ambiance without distraction.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is clever and well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience with witty writing that players find genuinely funny and enjoyable.

    • “The music is wonderful, the writing is funny and clever, and I already wish I could forget it all to experience it again.”
    • “Funny thing, I struggled to get all the achievements because I kept getting perfect runs and I didn't know why.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is relatively minimal and may not satisfy players seeking deep or complex narratives, but it complements the game's emphasis on style, mood, and thematic atmosphere, appealing primarily to indie game enthusiasts.

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Slay the Alice is a action game with horror and fantasy themes.

Slay the Alice is available on PC and Windows.

Slay the Alice was released on January 16, 2025.

Slay the Alice was developed by SUZUMIHARA.

Slay the Alice has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Slay the Alice is a single player game.

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