Slay the Minotaur

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In "Slay the Minotaur" , become a hero attempting to kill the merciless Minotaur and save ancient Greece. Find powerful weapons and armor, and earn upgrades from Aphrodite to aid in your quest. Fight zombies, cyclopes, and other mythical creatures in the labyrinth to reach and defeat the Minotaur.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 310 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging roguelike experience with a charming art style and satisfying gameplay loop.
It provides a rewarding challenge, encouraging players to learn the maze and develop strategies to defeat the Minotaur.
The game is well-priced, offering hours of fun and replayability without any microtransactions.

The Minotaur's mechanics can be frustrating, as once spotted, players often have no chance to escape, leading to abrupt run endings.
Some gameplay elements feel unbalanced, with certain enemies being overly difficult and the lack of permanent upgrades making progress feel less rewarding.
The controls can be janky at times, and there are bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck between walls and enemies.

gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
The gameplay is a mix of enjoyable mechanics and frustrating elements, particularly due to the unpredictable encounters with the minotaur, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game features a satisfying loop and solid roguelike elements, including unique weapon mechanics and a compelling art style, players may find the difficulty and some vague mechanics off-putting. Overall, it offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for those willing to invest time in mastering its systems.
- “Solid roguelike, interesting and unique take on the genre, gameplay and art style.”
- “Exploring the maps, figuring out the best paths to avoid the minotaur or to escape it, gradually growing stronger to be able to beat the minotaur, learning the map and the mechanics, it's overall a joy.”
- “The gameplay loop is super satisfying and it provides a good challenge for beginners and pros.”
- “The core mechanic this game is built around is stumbling blind into a minotaur at complete random and dying with zero counterplay against a guy that is far faster than you and will never lose you no matter how hard you try.”
- “This is the core mechanic the entire game is built upon, and it is a 100% negative addition to the game, completely wrecking any chance of the game having any room to be fun.”
- “I could complain about other, smaller things, like the enemies popping up almost right on top of you half the time, or the parries feeling utterly unsatisfying to do, or the garbage jumping mechanics, or how incredibly dull the minotaur fight is when you do get lucky enough to win, but all the things I could list feel like petty complaints compared to the entire game being built upon one irredeemably garbage mechanic that sucks out all enthusiasm to continue.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
50%
9%
The game's graphics, characterized by a pixel/semi-retro art style, have received praise for their charm and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some players initially perceive the visuals as simplistic, many find that the unique art style effectively complements the game's mechanics and emotional impact, particularly in creating tension during encounters with the minotaur. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's identity, making it a hidden gem in the roguelike genre.
- “The art style and atmosphere is a perfect fit, as well as the looming thudding steps of the minotaur.”
- “Loved the visual art style and sound effects; everything has a charm to it.”
- “It's an amazing concept, and being spotted by the minotaur, despite the game's goofy and charming art style, elicits a truly primal fear in me that I've only gotten from the greatest survival-horror games.”
- “If you judged this game by its number of reviews, you'd assume it was just some crappy knockoff indie game with shitty mechanics and graphics or something.”
- “This is a much better game than its simplistic graphics would have you initially believe.”
- “1: pixel/semi-retro style graphics”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability through its maze exploration and strategic gameplay, enhanced by a recent random mode addition. However, some players feel that a lack of variety and certain gameplay challenges may hinder their desire to replay the game multiple times. While many find the replay experience rewarding, others express frustration that could limit their engagement.
- “It's got tons of replayability and it's really rewarding to learn the maze and try different strategies.”
- “The developer recently added a random mode that greatly increases the replayability.”
- “I kind of wish we had more variety, but these two items prove to add enough variety to the formula to add tons of replayability.”
- “But having played and mastered almost every rogue-souls-metroidvania-like-whatever game on the market, this game has some real pain points that, despite the game's marketed replayability, has discouraged me from trying to slay the minotaur a second time.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The game's atmosphere is described as both cozy and haunting, evoking a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of late-night gaming sessions. The art style complements this ambiance, particularly highlighted by the ominous presence of the minotaur, creating a unique and immersive experience. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to blend comfort with tension effectively.
- “I love how the game feels atmospherically; it's kind of cozy in a 'you're staying up late snuggled in your blanket playing your PS1' kind of way.”
- “The art style and atmosphere is a perfect fit, as well as the looming thudding steps of the Minotaur.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is haunting.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its charming yet tense ambiance, with players often finding themselves laughing at the quirky low poly models while simultaneously feeling a sense of terror from the minotaur. Overall, it delivers a fun and hilarious experience, especially considering its low price.
- “Something you can't see from the trailer is that the ambiance is both charming and tense, and I often went from chuckling at the low poly models to actual terror whenever the minotaur got close.”
- “For the price of just a chocolate bar or two, this game is a ton of fun and is absolutely hilarious.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players generally find the grinding for cosmetics manageable, with the exception of the requirement to defeat 10 minotaurs, which some consider overly tedious.
- “There are many cosmetics to unlock that aren't too grindy, other than the 10 minotaur kills.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is praised for its simplicity and transparency, featuring no battle pass or microtransactions, which users appreciate as a straightforward approach without unnecessary complications.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable but has some stability issues, with users reporting bugs that affect the overall experience.
- “The game is loads of fun but a little buggy.”

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