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Slime-san

Slide into the worlds of Slime-san. Yes, worlds, plural.
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84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, replayability
92% User Score Based on 43 reviews
Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

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Slime-san is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game. It was developed by Fabraz and was released on April 6, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Slime-san was minding his own business, sliming around in a peaceful forest when suddenly…A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! 
Now deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worms intestines and back out its mouth!

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Slime-san features tight controls and a well-designed difficulty curve, making it a satisfying challenge for fans of precision platformers.
  • The game is packed with content, including over 100 levels, various unlockable characters, and mini-games, providing great value for players.
  • The charming retro aesthetic and outstanding soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a delightful game to play.
  • Some players have reported issues with controls being imprecise, particularly in later levels, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, including menu issues and hitbox inconsistencies.
  • Certain level designs can feel overly punishing or tedious, with some players noting that the pacing can be inconsistent between fast-paced sections and waiting on platforms.
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Slime-san" is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, smart level design, and a satisfying difficulty curve that caters to both casual players and speedrunners. With over 100 levels, a variety of unlockable characters, and unique gameplay elements, it offers a rich platforming experience reminiscent of "Super Meat Boy," while also incorporating charming aesthetics and thoughtful audio design. However, some players noted minor frustrations with navigation and certain gameplay elements that could be improved.

    • “9.5/10 truly an all-star platformer with lots of love, gameplay, secrets, and style.”
    • “Addictive gameplay akin to Super Meat Boy, a ridiculous amount of levels including free DLC levels, and different unlockable characters with different gameplay styles.”
    • “It features super fun mechanics, very smart level design, great learning curve, and an equally great difficulty curve that'll always keep things interesting as you get more and more skilled throughout the whopping 100 levels in this game!”
    • “Yet, I can't deny that there's an appeal to Slime San; it's very charming with its retro Japanese aesthetic, and the previously mentioned annoyances are nonetheless entertaining in their variety, even if I don't think they pay off very well regarding the core gameplay loop.”
    • “If your monitor isn't turned sideways, there's a border that surrounds the gameplay which you'll see at all times (pillarbox).”
    • “My biggest mechanical complaint is that if you happen to be going for all the apples, it's a little too easy to complete a room of a level 'accidentally.' I just barely missed an apple but then rocketed into the exit and moved onto the next room with no way that I could find to go back to the previous room on that level run.”
  • graphics
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic with low-resolution pixel art that, while simplistic, effectively communicates gameplay elements and hazards. Many players appreciate the unique texture and vividness of the visuals, despite some noting that the limited color palette and messy execution can detract from the overall appeal. Overall, the art style is seen as a creative and integral part of the game's identity, complementing its engaging soundtrack and gameplay mechanics.

    • “The art style really grew on me.”
    • “Also, even through the retro aesthetic, the game's visuals can be quite vivid, greatly depicting all the weird and silly scenery throughout this game.”
    • “The retro graphics with an extremely limited color palette are not very pretty, the sound effects and music are horrible, and some enemies are plain annoying because their hitboxes are too large.”
    • “The low-fi graphical style, while somewhat messy in places and clearly more of a crutch than a stylistic choice, does at the very least communicate hazards well at a glance by painting them all red.”
    • “It's also worth mentioning the smart usage of the consistent color palette and wonky pixel-art style that give the game a unique texture.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its outstanding soundtrack, particularly highlighting the contributions of notable chiptune artists. The upbeat and well-matched music enhances the gameplay experience, complementing the retro art style and adding personality to the levels. However, some critiques mention that while the music is strong, the overall sound design could use improvement, particularly in terms of sound effects.

    • “A brilliant little platformer that's full of personality, content, and great music.”
    • “The soundtrack features quite a few of my favorite chiptune artists and it's what put the game on my radar.”
    • “The music is real solid, great chiptunes that also showcase strong sound design as they get more menacing as encroaching worm acid bears down on you.”
    • “The retro graphics with an extremely limited color palette are not very pretty; the sound effects and music are horrible, and some enemies are plain annoying because their hitboxes are too large.”
    • “Still, a commendable effort in terms of music and style, but it needs a bit more polish and refinement in the control department and level design to stand with the great titles in this genre.”
    • “The soundtrack features quite a few of my favorite chiptune artists, but it ultimately falls flat and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around Slime San's quest to escape a giant snake monster and return to his family, but it is considered secondary to the fast-paced and challenging gameplay. While the narrative is not particularly special, players enjoy interacting with charming NPCs alongside the main quest.

    • “Me personally, I'll finish up the main story and just chat to all the cute NPCs.”
    • “The game's story is nothing too special; in the game, you play as Slime San as you attempt to escape from a giant snake monster to return to your loving family.”
    • “The game's story is not why you would play, though; the game is fast, fun, and really hard, which made me shake, but I kept playing because the game is fun and challenging.”
    • “The game's story is nothing too special; in the game, you play as Slime San (duh) as you attempt to escape from a giant snake monster to return to your loving family.”
    • “The game's story is not why you would play, though. The game is fast, fun, and really hard, which made me shake, but I kept playing because the game is fun and challenging.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the hilarious NPCs, offering a wealth of amusing characters to encounter despite its simplistic retro visuals. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven throughout the experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

    • “The NPCs are hilarious.”
    • “Even though it has a simplistic retro visual style, there is a lot to see and many funny characters to discover.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from numerous glitches and stability issues, which detract from the overall experience. While it has potential, many users feel that significant flaws need to be addressed for a smoother gameplay experience.

    • “But there's a lot of glitches.”
    • “Overall, it's not a bad game, but it's hard to avoid the glitches, and there are several flaws that still need to be worked out.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers medium to high replayability, making it a worthwhile option for players who have already exhausted the replay value of similar titles like Meat Boy. Despite some potential bugs, it provides enough engaging content to keep players coming back.

    • “I'd still hold 'Meat Boy' as the better game (potentially catastrophic bugginess aside), but if you, like most people, have long since exhausted that game's replay value, then this one's worth checking out.”
    • “I'd still hold Meat Boy as the better game (potentially catastrophic bugginess aside), but if you, like most people, have long since exhausted that game's replay value, then this one's worth checking out.”
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Slime-san is a arcade platformer game.

Slime-san is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Slime-san was released on April 6, 2017.

Slime-san was developed by Fabraz.

Slime-san has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Slime-san is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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