Slime Legion

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"Slime Legion" is an arcade-style roguelike tower defense game that offers perfect gameplay with lots of grinding. Battle through procedurally generated levels, collecting and upgrading a variety of slimes to defend against enemy hordes. However, expect frequent advertisements that can disrupt gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,487 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

monetization423 negative mentions

The game combines match-3 mechanics with tower defense elements, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
The characters are cute and the art style is appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
Players appreciate the strategic depth and challenge, finding it fun and addictive despite some grind.

The game has become heavily monetized, with forced ads after every level and many in-app purchases required to progress.
Players report frequent crashes and connectivity issues, making the game frustrating and unplayable at times.
Progression is often slow and difficult, especially for free-to-play users, leading to a pay-to-win perception.

monetization
446 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of forced ads that interrupt gameplay after nearly every action, including level completions and pauses. Many players express frustration over the lack of an option to purchase an ad-free experience, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab that prioritizes revenue over user experience. While some users appreciate the initial optional ads for rewards, the recent updates have made the ad experience unbearable, resulting in a decline in overall enjoyment and ratings.
- “I feel like this game had potential, but it's extremely hampered by an overly aggressive monetization that makes progress difficult.”
- “A fairly original, fun game that suffers from the exact same problem every other 'free to play' mobile game does: over monetization.”
- “Would love to see a purchase to remove ads permanently though.”
- “The game was fun at first, then a ton of ads later, even if you already spent some bucks!”
- “I used to love this game, but the recent update which forces you to watch ads for every single game is just too annoying.”
- “Forced ads after every click in the home screen, another good game getting destroyed.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
38%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, unique, and engaging, with a blend of mechanics like tower defense and match-3 elements that many players enjoy. However, frequent and intrusive ads significantly detract from the experience, leading to frustration and complaints about the game's monetization strategies. While some players find the gameplay addictive and satisfying, others criticize it for being hindered by excessive grinding and paywalls.
- “Nice satisfying gameplay and various modes.”
- “The core gameplay experience is unique and a ton of fun.”
- “Addictive gameplay, lots of fun!”
- “Can confidently say I'm never going to spend money on this game as long as ads interrupt the gameplay and are forced on us.”
- “Too many ads which ruin the gameplay.”
- “Concept of match 3 and merge is great... execution of gameplay is terrible.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, especially after the introduction of unskippable ads, which adds to the tedium. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, many express frustration over the high level of grinding required to progress, particularly in a gacha context where spending money seems necessary to advance effectively. Overall, the consensus is that while the game starts off enjoyable, it quickly becomes a grind-fest that can lead to boredom and a reliance on in-game purchases.
- “I loved playing this game, as grindy as it was, until they added unskippable ads after every game.”
- “The game requires a lot of grinding and the only way to really advance is to spend a lot of money on overpriced packs or be stuck on the same level for weeks at a time.”
- “The game is fun but the level of grinding to advance is impossible.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players have not encountered glitches and find the game enjoyable, the overall consensus leans towards it being buggy and unbalanced, leading to frustration and a diminished experience for many.
- “Stops working all the time and freezes.”
- “Game freezes constantly and you have to exit the entire thing.”
- “Used to be extremely enjoyable but no longer now due to glitches and crashing.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Players appreciate the game's potential but express frustration with the lack of a compelling story and the overwhelming reliance on ads and in-game purchases. Many feel that the missions are overly difficult and repetitive, with a desire for more engaging narratives, side quests, and character backstories to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a rich story and the high costs associated with progression detract from the game's appeal.
- “It's fun, just need some events, and give missions, a little story wouldn't hurt, and make the gacha a little bit easier.”
- “I'd love to see some mini games, side quests, and backstories, and or skill trees for each unit type.”
- “But the mission to finish a chapter is too hard, like impossible.”
- “You will be just stuck on the one mission at the beginning without donations for weeks.”
- “What's the difference between events and the main story if you add special sections to the main story?”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
Overall, the music in the game is well-received, with many users praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fun to listen to. However, some players express frustration over the inability to turn off the music and the presence of ads featuring music they find unoriginal. The front menu music is particularly highlighted as a standout feature.
- “Even the soundtrack is great!”
- “Music is actually fun to listen to too.”
- “... why is the front menu music so damn good and cool???”
- “Now forces your music off at the end of each game.”
- “Cannot change settings to turn off the music.”
- “The stolen music in your advertisements tells me enough.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and appealing, with a toon aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some users note that the graphics are simple or poor, suggesting a mixed reception in terms of visual quality. Overall, while the art style is appreciated, it may not fully compensate for the basic gameplay elements.
- “A delightful combination of match-3, merging, tower defense, and roguelike with a cute toon aesthetic.”
- “Love this game, great graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “It is a fun game with cute graphics.”
- “Poor graphics.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and self-aware tone, blending cute visuals with a satirical take on predatory monetization practices. Players find the combination of match-3 mechanics and old-school tower defense elements to be amusing, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Hilariously predatory, ads galore, and everywhere you look something trying to get you to pay money.”
- “Cute, fun, and funny 🙂 combines match 3 with old school tower defense.”
- “Funny”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional connection to Lazada, feeling compelled to make purchases out of a sense of support and appreciation for the brand. However, the intrusive nature of ads that automatically open can lead to frustration, detracting from the overall positive emotional experience.
- “It made me feel that I have to make a purchase just because they deserve it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high replayability, effectively blending matching puzzle mechanics with RPG elements, which keeps the gameplay engaging and enjoyable for multiple sessions.
- “Fun game that combines matching puzzle and RPG attributes in a fun way with high replayability.”