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Slay the Dragon!

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95%Game Brain Score
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optimization, replayability
95% User Score Based on 245 reviews

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Slay the Dragon! is a single player casual hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Slay the Dragon!-Team and was released on February 5, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Maj must traverse a fantastical landscape and overcoming mighty foes, in order to rescue her younger brother from the clutches of an evil dragon. "Slay the Dragon!" is an isometric hack and slash game inspired by old school adventure games and the Swedish countryside.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 245 reviews
graphics48 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Charming graphics and a delightful soundtrack create a whimsical atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • The game features simple yet engaging mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers a fun and satisfying adventure, leaving players wanting more.
  • The game is very short, typically completed in around 20-30 minutes, which may leave some players feeling unsatisfied.
  • There are significant bugs and issues, such as the inability to save mid-game and occasional performance stutters.
  • The combat and enemy variety are somewhat simplistic, which may not appeal to players looking for a more challenging experience.
  • graphics
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its charming and vibrant art style, which evokes nostalgia and enhances the overall experience. While some critiques mention average quality and low-poly designs, the majority highlight the visuals as a standout feature, contributing to a delightful and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the game's aesthetics are considered beautiful and well-executed, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.

    • “The graphics were awesome and very refreshing!”
    • “The graphics are bright, vibrant and beautiful.”
    • “Charming graphics, intuitive gameplay, and a delightful soundtrack create a perfect blend.”
    • “The graphics aren't great, average low poly/cartoony mobile app-like graphics, maybe slightly charming, but hardly award-winning (but the animation is pretty good, I guess they took their school's name seriously).”
    • “The gameplay lacked purpose, and the visual aesthetic felt dry.”
    • “Still, not awesome graphics.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by simple, intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn, complemented by polished graphics and a charming aesthetic. While some reviews note a lack of enemy variety and depth, the overall experience is described as fun and engaging, with smooth controls and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure games. Many players appreciate the game's heart and presentation, suggesting potential for future projects to expand on these solid foundations.

    • “Neat gameplay, polished graphics, and a lot of heart.”
    • “This is such an amazing game with clean mechanics, challenging but intuitive combat, and adorable visuals.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics felt simple, lightweight, and snappy in a way that makes it entertaining and satisfying to roll around and swing the sword.”
    • “The gameplay lacked purpose, and the visual aesthetic felt dry.”
    • “Making a game with this kind of setting, story, and gameplay can be dangerous, since it has been done so many times that it easily can feel contrived and boring.”
    • “The gameplay isn't anything that would make me buy this game if it was priced, but damn!”
  • story
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as simple and short, often revolving around a quest to save a character, such as a sister from a dragon. While some players appreciate the charming art and light-hearted narrative, others find the story lackluster and wish for deeper character development. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a pleasant complement to the game's visuals and gameplay, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “The ending is really nostalgic and I did not expect the story to take such an unexpected turn.”
    • “Very sweet little dungeon crawler with really cute art and a fun storyline.”
    • “A sweet and simple story.”
    • “I feel bad not recommending it; it's cute, but the story is so lackluster, and I'm not sure why I should care about the characters.”
    • “Making a game with this kind of setting, story, and gameplay can be dangerous, since it has been done so many times that it easily can feel contrived and boring.”
    • “The story is exactly as the store page says, which is fine but could be better.”
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its charm, suitability, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is delightful, soothing, and well-integrated with the gameplay, contributing to a captivating experience. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the game's cute graphics and engaging mechanics.

    • “Charming graphics, intuitive gameplay, and a delightful soundtrack create a perfect blend.”
    • “Amazing soundtrack that adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The music felt appropriate and merged well with the art style and the exploration/combat experience.”
    • “The music was fairly decent.”
    • “A very cute game with a pretty decent soundtrack and basic but efficient mechanics.”
    • “The soundtrack complemented the game's play style and visuals.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players highlighting its wholesome and heartwarming nature. The colorful graphics and simple gameplay contribute to a charming experience that evokes strong feelings, with many reviewers noting moments that nearly brought them to tears. Overall, it is celebrated as one of the most delightful and emotionally uplifting games available.

    • “Did I mention it to be so wholesome I almost wept?”
    • “But it's one of the most wholesome games I've played so far.”
    • “The most wholesome and fun game I've ever played.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report good performance, others experience occasional stuttering and bugs, such as character model issues and getting stuck in terrain. There is a consensus that further optimization could enhance the overall experience.

    • “+ good performance.”
    • “Even being so short, the game still had some bugs in it, like the main hero’s model stuttering in one place, or the heroine sometimes getting stuck in the middle of the smooth terrain.”
    • “I had a bit of stuttering from time to time when walking around, but not often and it wasn't that bad.”
    • “Still, the game performance could probably be improved with some optimization.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is considered short, offering limited replayability primarily focused on collecting all six strawberries.

    • “The game is short, with little replay value other than finding all six strawberries.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's not much incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The music effectively adapts during combat, contributing to an immersive environment that players find engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The amazing soundtrack adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The music creates a nice atmosphere and adapts when engaging in combat.”
    • “The game has a great atmosphere.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it enjoyable and funny, particularly in the design of the bosses and the quirky enemies. The combination of artistic elements, such as world-building and color choices, enhances the comedic experience, making it a standout title worth playing.

    • “The bosses were hilarious to play through for someone who has played a lot of these kinds of games.”
    • “The way objects are placed, the world-building, choices of color, composition in movement, art style, and the funny-looking enemies make it a game that is worth playing.”
    • “It's enjoyable, funny, beautifully designed, and a nice work.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being quite buggy, which detracts from the overall experience, alongside a lack of enemy variety and unsatisfactory combat mechanics.

    • “Quite buggy, hardly any enemy variety, and combat does not feel good.”
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Slay the Dragon! is a casual hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Slay the Dragon! is available on PC and Windows.

Slay the Dragon! was released on February 5, 2021.

Slay the Dragon! was developed by Slay the Dragon!-Team.

Slay the Dragon! has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Slay the Dragon! is a single player game.

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