Slice, Dice & Rice

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"Slice, Dice & Rice" is an indie fighting game where every strike matters, with no health bars and a focus on finding an opening in the opponent's defense for a clean hit. The game features 8 unique characters, each with their own fighting style, aiming to make fighting games accessible to anyone while maintaining complexity through move cancellation, parrying, dodging, and clashing. The cast offers diverse gameplay, from agile hand-to-hand combat to slow, heavy weapons.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 221 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Unique one-hit-kill mechanic creates tense and strategic gameplay.
Visually appealing art style and fluid animations enhance the overall experience.
Simple controls make it accessible for newcomers while still offering depth for skilled players.

Lacks online multiplayer, limiting replayability and competitive play.
AI can be frustratingly difficult, often requiring multiple hits to defeat in story mode.
Technical issues such as unresponsive controls and game crashes detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
83%
7%
The game's story mode is criticized for being short, tedious, and poorly executed, with unskippable dialogues and a lack of meaningful narrative depth. While it features separate paths for each character and some humorous elements, many players find the overall experience frustrating due to mechanics that lead to repeated playthroughs and crashes. Overall, the story is seen as minimal and lacking in engagement, leaving players wanting more after completion.
- “There's even a story mode with separate paths for every character, so it's clear real work went into this.”
- “Great visuals, nice music, some funny dialogues (can be skipped if you want), and simple but interesting stories for the different characters which get unlocked by playing through the story mode.”
- “The thing I liked about the story mode is that you play it in order so the little story it has makes sense.”
- “It won't stop soft locking on the death screen, and it's always once you get to the end of a story.”
- “Story mode also commits the sin of forcing you to play multiple times to unlock characters for story mode, probably to increase play time.”
- “There is no really defining story here, so if you are looking for an immersive storyline of some kind, you might want to look elsewhere.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
74%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet strategic mechanics, featuring a one-hit kill system that adds depth and encourages tactical play. While the game offers a stylish presentation and engaging combat reminiscent of classic titles, it suffers from balance issues and lacks online multiplayer, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite some technical problems and a short playtime, many players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, especially for those new to the fighting game genre.
- “The gameplay is solid; just like Bushido Blade, the combat appears simple but has surprising depth. I like the inverted colors and vibrant signature items on characters.”
- “Awesome title with gorgeous graphics and presentation paired with simple, yet calculating gameplay.”
- “Overall, I would say it's an interesting fighting game, and I will recommend it just for the fact that one-hit mechanics are very rare these days, and in this case, they are really well done with fights that can last minutes or just one second.”
- “Gameplay can be finished in 2 hours casually playing.”
- “I love this game's combat and mechanics, but I can't recommend it for the simple fact that it feels unfinished. This game often crashes and sometimes doesn't work altogether. I have heard that there are ways to fix these issues, but in my opinion, any game that needs me to go out of my way to make it playable isn't worth a recommendation.”
- “No online multiplayer, okay fighting mechanics, and a story mode that copies the worst fighting game tropes.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
35%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, unique art style, and vibrant character designs, creating an appealing atmosphere. However, some players have reported issues with performance, such as floaty controls and frame rate inconsistencies, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the artwork and aesthetic choices are generally considered a highlight, contributing to the game's charm.
- “Awesome title with gorgeous graphics and presentation paired with simple, yet calculating gameplay.”
- “Characters are varied, the art style is vibrant, and hits feel just right.”
- “For some reason, the game controls feel floaty and have slowdowns, like it's running at 30fps with frame drops, even with the graphic settings on low and the Steam framerate counter saying it's running steadily at 60fps.”
- “I really like this game, don't get me wrong, the gameplay is pretty cool and the art style is unique, but this is not a perfect game. It has its pros and cons, and oh boy, if it has a lot of cons. First of all, the game doesn't have a multiplayer option and therefore there is no player base. It's a shame really; the developers have stopped updating the game. Overall, the disadvantages of the game overcome its advantages, and after just a few minutes, you are utterly bored of the combat and art style.”
- “The graphics, atmosphere, sound effects, and music are incredible.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
30%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the visuals, while others find it bland or lacking in variety. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the overall experience, though some criticize it for being poorly executed or glitchy at times. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a disappointment for others, reflecting a divide in player opinions.
- “Music really adds to the atmosphere, and well, have you seen the screenshots?”
- “What a gem of a game beautifully drawn - nice soundtrack and easy to control - best money I've spent in a long time!!!”
- “Lovely design, great soundtrack and good straightforward gameplay.”
- “The music is... largely garbage.”
- “Sound and music are decent but not breathtaking.”
- “Crossovers seem glitchy, input lag comes and goes, the music can glitch every now and then - stuff ranging from the minuscule to major frustrations.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky dialogues, amusing character interactions, and over-the-top combat moves that elicit laughter, such as dramatic decapitations and explosive punches. While some players find the overall tone to lean towards gloom, the comedic elements, especially in the story mode and character uniqueness, contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun choice for players.
- “Great visuals, nice music, some funny dialogues (can be skipped if you want), and simple but interesting stories for the different characters which get unlocked by playing through the story mode.”
- “And the funny thing is it was literally just the day before that I discovered this game here on Steam and when I saw the price I thought nah I will wait and put it on my wish list and now today as I type this review I bought it because I got an email from Steam saying that it has been discounted from $14.50 AUD to $2.17 AUD so I thought how frigging amazing is that so yeah literally just had to wait one day.”
- “…and it is a really fun bonus that 1: every character is actually extremely unique 2: they all play well, there is no overpowered character, 3: everyone has one ridiculous overkill move, but it's actually very hard to pull off, so when you do it right and get a dramatic decapitation or the iaido rush through them as they fall apart behind you or (my favorite, because it made me laugh) punch them in the stomach so hard they explode, it makes it feel all the more worth your efforts.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by its striking graphics, engaging music, and immersive sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the unique and elegant design, contributing to a solid and captivating ambiance that complements the gameplay.
- “Music really adds to the atmosphere, and well, have you seen the screenshots?”
- “Also the overall graphic design and atmosphere makes for a solid game.”
- “The graphics, atmosphere, sound effects, and music are incredible.”
- “Music really adds to the atmosphere, and have you seen the screenshots?”
- “The overall graphic design and atmosphere make for a solid game.”
- “Graphics, character design, concept, atmosphere, and fighting background sounds all 10/10.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
Character development in the game is marked by excellent and visually appealing character design that adds depth and personality, yet the accompanying narratives are often criticized for being clichéd and uninspiring. While the aesthetic quality is praised, the brevity of gameplay due to the one-hit kill mechanic may undermine the potential for deeper character exploration.
- “Good character design.”
- “The character design and the stages look really cool.”
- “The character design is excellent; it has lots of soul.”
- “In a way, the mechanic of one-hit, one-kill has a big charm; on the other hand, though, seeing all the work done visually on the game, the character design, etc., it feels like it's a bit of a waste of work having the rounds so short.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's replayability is significantly hindered by the absence of an online mode, limiting the experience to local play against human or CPU opponents. While there is potential for future updates to enhance replay value through new characters and modes, the current lack of tactical depth and online features leaves players feeling that the game lacks long-term engagement.
- “I'm sure there will be updates that will bring this game to have more replayability, like characters, maps, maybe other game modes, and as mentioned before, online multiplayer.”
- “I had a bit of fun with the game, but with nobody else to play it with and it not really having an online mode of any kind, the replayability of the game is much lower than it could be.”
- “Unfortunately, despite a nice selection of standard modes, there is no online mode, which kills the replay value of the game. Local versus against human or CPU is a given, but in this age, online is necessary if you want to have a rewarding experience in any fighter.”
- “No tactical depth, no replay value, even with a different character.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as unlocking characters for story mode feels repetitive and the combat system is basic yet unforgiving. While there is enjoyment in mastering the game's mechanics, the necessity of extensive training to learn combos and improve skills detracts from the overall experience.
- “All of the characters feel similar. Being forced to unlock each character for story mode adds tedium to an already tedious experience, and the fights themselves feel more about what random choice the AI will make over whatever skill I might have.”
- “The combat system is very basic, yet unforgiving, making it tedious to learn how to play properly.”
- “You and the person you play with will find a great deal of enjoyment in learning what stands at the core of every fighting game - that is to say when and how to use your toolkit and how it interacts with that of the opponent - leaving out all the tedious hours in training mode learning combos and building your muscle memory.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
User experiences with stability are mixed; while some report smooth gameplay without lag or glitches, others have encountered significant issues such as input lag and freezing during critical moments, particularly during challenging boss fights.
- “Input lag, glitches, and the game froze on the continue screen during a really difficult boss fight I had spent forever trying to beat.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the strong character development, particularly Kyoko, who stands out and evokes a deeper connection, making other characters feel less complete in comparison. While the graphics are praised for their beauty, some players feel they could be improved to enhance the overall emotional experience.
- “Kyoko: this character made me feel like the others were unfinished.”

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