Slayin 2

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Slayin 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing game. It was developed by Pixel Licker LLC and was released on March 30, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Slayin returns and this time you can bring a friend! Engage endless hordes of monsters up close as a valiant knight, or shower them with arrows, bombs, and spells using 8 unlockable heroes with completely different skillsets and playstyles. Face the forces of darkness alone or team up with a friend in local co-op with a drop-in multiplayer feature.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Terribly addictive gameplay with beautifully drawn graphics and a charming art style.
The game enhances the original Slayin with new mechanics, including multiple characters and action buttons, providing depth and variety.
The story mode adds significant replay value and allows players to unlock new characters, making it a fun experience for both new and returning players.

There are some minor bugs, particularly in co-op mode, which can affect gameplay.
The camera can lag when navigating larger environments, which may disrupt the experience.
The game lacks some accessibility options, such as distinguishing lane contents and visibility of projectiles.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The story mode is a standout feature, offering a vibrant and engaging narrative that enhances the gameplay experience compared to the original. Players appreciate the introduction of new characters that can be unlocked through the story, as well as the enjoyable boss designs and dialogue. Overall, the story mode adds significant variety and depth, making it a compelling aspect of the game.
- “The story mode is a really nice touch as well, and adds a lot of variety from the original.”
- “New characters are a blast to play and the way you can unlock them through the story mode is a bonus, as in the original you had to pay for the last three characters.”
- “A super colorful and charming action arcade game, with a fun story mode where you can upgrade your weapons and rebuild a ruined town.”
- “As of writing this review, I've only played the story mode.”
- “While the arcade mode of the original Slayin is back and better than ever, the focus this time around is on a story mode with a level select and side quests.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
34%
22%
The gameplay is described as highly addictive and visually appealing, quickly showcasing its quality. While it starts off accessible, it evolves into a challenging experience that requires players to experiment with characters and strategies. The sequel, Slayin 2, successfully reimagines the original's mechanics, addressing previous flaws and enhancing the overall experience.
- “Terribly addictive gameplay and beautifully drawn too.”
- “It does more than just build off the foundations of the original - Slayin 2 reimagined the systems and mechanics in a way that fixes some critical flaws and makes for a truly sequel-worthy experience.”
- “As is often the case, the cute graphics here do not mean easy gameplay; after a few hours, it becomes quite challenging, and you have to experiment with characters and strategies.”
- “As often happens, the cute graphics here do not mean overly simple gameplay; after a few hours, it becomes quite challenging, and you have to experiment with characters and strategies.”
- “I never experienced this during normal gameplay though.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is criticized for being poor, particularly in co-op mode, where players experience significant bugs that hinder gameplay.
- “The game is incredibly buggy in co-op mode.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Stability issues ruin the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics for the original Slayin have been updated by the developers, enhancing the visual experience for players on Steam.
- “The dev has also updated the graphics for the original Slayin, also on Steam.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as catchy and enjoyable, complementing its fun and charming pixel art style, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
- “A fun and cute game with nostalgic pixel graphics and a catchy soundtrack.”
- “A fun and cute game with nostalgic pixel graphics and a catchy soundtrack.”