Slime Heroes

Slime Heroes is a decent enough “Babies First Dark Souls” but fails to do anything interesting with the core concept of being a Slime.

74%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

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Slime Heroes is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Pancake Games and was released on March 6, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Slime Heroes, embark on a cooperative adventure to save ancient guardians from a spreading corruption by exploring a whimsical world filled with puzzles, dungeons, and hidden treasures. Customize your slime's appearance and develop unique magical skills by combining special gems collected from battles. Level up, solve challenges, and defeat corrupted enemies and bosses to restore peace to the land.

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Slime Heroes features a charming art style and engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience for both casual and hardcore players.
The game offers a unique skill combination system that allows for creative experimentation, enhancing the combat experience.
Co-op gameplay is seamless and enjoyable, making it a great option for playing with friends or family.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with cutscenes and occasional game-breaking glitches.
Combat can feel sluggish and platforming mechanics are awkward, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Map design is inconsistent, with some areas being poorly implemented, making navigation and progression confusing.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, featuring a captivating mix of combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving elements. While some dungeons may have janky mechanics, players appreciate the option to skip certain puzzles. The game is noted for its appealing art style, seamless co-op mode, and a balance of casual accessibility with enough depth to reward skilled players, making it suitable for all ages.
- “For me, the game offers a near-perfect mix of captivating gameplay elements.”
- “This is a fun game, has a great combat system, art style is nice on the eyes, the story is good so far, and is all around a pretty nice game that I would recommend at least giving a try. It is a long and adventurous exploration type game with a roguelike souls-style gameplay that is great for all ages and reminds me of the first Spyro game.”
- “A good game if you want something casual-friendly, with enough mechanical depth to reward skilled play.”
- “The mechanics in some dungeons are completely janky, and you can thankfully skip some of the puzzles to continue progressing.”
- “It's very kid-friendly, allowing players to get familiar with souls-like gameplay.”
- “A good game if you want something casual-friendly, but it lacks the depth to challenge skilled players.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a charming and cute narrative reminiscent of fairy tales, supported by impressive voice acting. While some players note issues with translation and the flow of co-op storytelling, the overall experience is described as engaging and suitable for all ages, with a straightforward plot that encourages exploration and adventure.
- “This is a fun game, has a great combat system, art style is nice on the eyes, the story is good so far, and is all around a pretty nice game that I would recommend at least giving a try. It is a long and adventurous exploration type game with a roguelike souls style gameplay but that is great for all ages and reminds me of the first Spyro game.”
- “Has a cute story done by a good voice actor; it almost sounds like a fairy tale or bedtime story.”
- “+ voice actors and storytelling is very impressive.”
- “Monuments that add to the story throughout the game show the devs either have a bad translation team.”
- “It's rare to find a story mode co-op that flows well.”
- “Story is straightforward; bugs are usually small and regularly removed in updates.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and appealing art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the excellent visuals and mechanics, noting that the game's aesthetic is enjoyable and suitable for all ages. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive qualities.
- “Good graphics, great art style, good mechanics, and good gameplay overall.”
- “A fun take on soulslikes with excellent visuals, voice acting, and quick, breezy combat, definitely playing more!”
- “This is a fun game, has a great combat system, art style is nice on the eyes, the story is good so far, and is all around a pretty nice game that I would recommend at least giving a try.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for being enjoyable and complements the fun combat and charming story, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is delightful and perfectly complements the fun combat and cute story.”
- “The soundtrack is engaging and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and keeps me immersed in the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the clever and amusing dialogue of the slime character, featuring a tiny voice that adds to the comedic effect, especially during unexpected interruptions.
- “The nuance of the slime's dialogue is really impressive and funny, with a tiny little voice and big interruptions.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky character designs and their hilarious one-liners throughout the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less punishing compared to traditional souls-like titles, with some feeling it may be overly forgiving, especially on normal difficulty. Additionally, there are no grinding achievements, which may appeal to those looking for a more streamlined experience.
- “The combat system is close to souls-like yet it’s far less punishing and grindy, and perhaps even too forgiving for some connoisseurs of the genre (at least on normal difficulty).”
- “Grinding achievements: no”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable and lengthy, featuring a variety of ability combinations; however, players report frequent bugs, which they attribute to its new release status, leading to a reliance on the "unstuck" option more often than desired.
- “It's still pretty buggy, which is to be expected, but I found myself having to use the unstuck option more than I'd like.”
- “Super fun and a pretty long game with so many different ability combos, it's crazy. It's sometimes a bit buggy, but I think it's because it's new, so they will hopefully patch the bugs.”