Slay Together

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Slay Together is a multiplayer game for up to 4 players in which you fight together with your heavy armed teammates against a horde of wild villagers.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 280 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, especially when played with friends.
The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, showing promise for future updates.
The graphics and soundtrack are enjoyable, contributing to a nostalgic feel.

The gameplay is repetitive, with quests primarily focused on killing the same enemies over and over.
There are significant performance issues, including low frame rates and optimization problems.
The game lacks variety in combat mechanics and enemy types, making it feel simplistic and unengaging.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
83%
10%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with most quests revolving around repetitive tasks like killing a set number of enemies. Players express disappointment over the absence of engaging narratives or dynamic storylines, noting that the quest system feels outdated and simplistic. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a significant weakness, with many players longing for more diverse quests and lore to enrich the gameplay experience.
- “Doing the main story quest (which are the only quests in the game at the moment) will take you around 6-7 hours.”
- “The quests currently available are fairly basic and have an old-school feel, but the crafting system seems to be extremely detailed and is intended to be the core of the game.”
- “In a time of trashy games, the dev clearly came to deliver us from evil and bring out this tear-jerker of a game; the story itself is indistinguishable in quality to Telltale games.”
- “There's no story, just a line of kill 20 of X quests.”
- “If there was way more quest variety, and NPCs that talked about world lore, it might stand a chance.”
- “I realize this is early access; however, the game is currently in a state where you log in, create your character, get a quest to kill some wolves, move to the next zone, kill the wolves... go back for a new quest to kill 10 wolves of a more upgraded kind... and that's when I thought, no thanks.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
66%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and lack of depth, particularly in combat mechanics and enemy variety. While some appreciate the simplicity and potential for enjoyment, especially in multiplayer settings, others criticize the clunky mechanics and insufficient content, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
- “One thing in particular that I have enjoyed is that the dodging mechanic allows you to avoid pretty much all enemy damage with good timing while feeling appropriately punishing if you miss a dodge while fighting enemies higher level than you.”
- “It's good for anyone who wants a really simple fantasy game with a solid gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is solid and extremely enjoyable, especially with friends.”
- “This review is intended to be informational, but since Steam forces a rating, I'm choosing 'not recommended' on the basis of a low player base, repetitive gameplay, and a frustrating player experience.”
- “The core gameplay (killing monsters) for a newly started player is very unsatisfying.”
- “You just run around slashing at NPCs; there's no combo mechanics to the game, making combat very stale and slow.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
62%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and poorly optimized, often comparing them unfavorably to games from over 20 years ago. While some appreciate the stylized art and decent character animations, others report significant performance issues, such as low frame rates and graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point, with suggestions for improvement focusing on enhancing the user interface and exploring the game's aesthetic further.
- “The graphics are decent, and the character animations are pleasing to the eye.”
- “+Stylized graphics are a great starting point, not pushing the realism like other games, and making your own look, which has a better longevity.”
- “Recommended if you like an old school MMO experience with modern graphics.”
- “I wanted to play it and vote positive for the meme, but considering it runs at 12 fps even though it has iPod Touch-tier graphics, I will have to not recommend it.”
- “Graphics are terrible; it looks worse than some 20+ year old games I own.”
- “Awful optimization: even with minimum graphic settings, the fps is still below 10.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized, with many players noting that it can become tedious and time-consuming, especially after level 30. While some enjoy the straightforward nature of grinding for gear and leveling up, others criticize the lack of engaging content and story, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game is seen as very grind-heavy, appealing to those who appreciate a chill, item-farming experience, but potentially off-putting for players seeking more variety and depth.
- “If you saw this on the worst MMO series and decided to try it, be warned that it has become extremely different and grindy.”
- “There's no story or story quests, it's all just grinding out grind quests, no thanks.”
- “And grinding takes too long for how mindless the combat is.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy and nostalgic qualities, as well as its ability to evoke strong emotions. The soundtrack is described as well-polished and fun, enhancing the overall experience, although some players noted that repetitive tracks can become annoying over time. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm.
- “The character models and animations have a fun jaunty style and the music is legendary.”
- “The soundtrack is also phenomenal; never before have I felt such emotions from a soundtrack alone.”
- “The medieval music is also very, very good; the game kind of makes me feel nostalgic, weirdly enough.”
- “Played the game for a bit, the music got annoying by like wave 10 with no way in-game to turn it off.”
- “The fire randomly spawning was a touch too much, I feel.”
- “Try the game out if you want some hours to kill, and do crank up some music in the background.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter through both intentional comedic elements and absurd moments, particularly when played with friends. The quirky visuals, such as the dancing character models, contribute to its hilariously entertaining atmosphere, making it a memorable experience. Overall, the game is described as funny and enjoyable, often leading to uproarious moments during gameplay.
- “Great game 10/10 late nights we had funny moments we made <3”
- “The game's title screen is the PC character models dancing together, all looking the same, and looking somewhere between hilarious and creepy doing it.”
- “Funny game to play, it's a lot more fun when playing with friends.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; some players report severe performance issues, struggling to achieve even 10 fps on low settings despite having decent hardware, while others find it runs smoothly but criticize the gameplay for being basic and repetitive. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, affecting the experience for many users.
- “The game runs smoothly enough and looks decent, showcasing good optimization.”
- “Optimization is key, and while the game has its flaws, it performs adequately on my setup.”
- “Awful optimization: even with minimum graphic settings, the FPS is still below 10.”
- “I don't know if my PC is weak or if it's not properly optimized, but I have an i5 and 8 GB of RAM, and the game runs pretty poorly, not reaching 10 FPS with everything on low and the lowest resolution.”
- “Performance is pretty bad (for me at least), but it's fun to just turn your mind off and play.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
The game has transitioned to a free-to-play model, introducing optional microtransactions for mounts, which can be purchased using either in-game gold or a new currency called owl tribe coins.
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to earn in-game currency to purchase items without feeling pressured to spend real money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items through microtransactions, which means I can enjoy the game without feeling like I have to spend money to compete.”
- “First off, the game is now free to play with optional microtransactions for mounts. Yes, the game has mounts now, and you can buy them with either gold earned in-game or Owl Tribe Coins, the new microtransaction currency.”
- “The introduction of Owl Tribe Coins feels like a cash grab, as it forces players to spend real money if they want to access certain features quickly.”
- “While the game is free to play, the reliance on microtransactions for essential items makes it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it offers hours of enjoyable gameplay and a sense of progression that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Hours and hours of fun, with lots of replayability and progression involved.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more every time.”