Slinki

36%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Hack your way through this maddened forest with one angry bunny's razor sharp Independently Targeting Bionic Shard of Concentrated Mayhem that serves as the titular character's right arm. Now fully detatchable and slingshot capable, for when you just need to fling yourself across the screen.

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36%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, with unique mechanics involving a cybernetically enhanced arm that can be used as a boomerang and slingshot.
  • The game offers a nostalgic platforming experience reminiscent of classic titles, with fun mechanics that keep players engaged.
  • Despite some bugs, many players found the game enjoyable and expressed a desire for a sequel with more story and lore.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including buggy controls and a lack of proper keyboard support, making it difficult to play.
  • Level design is repetitive and uninspired, leading to a feeling of monotony as players encounter the same enemies and platform layouts repeatedly.
  • There is little to no story or narrative context, which detracts from the overall experience and leaves players wanting more depth.
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its challenging and rewarding mechanics, particularly the grappling hook and teleportation features, which add depth to the platforming experience. While some players find the level design and audio repetitive, the unique mechanics and beautiful visuals keep the gameplay engaging and enjoyable. Overall, it offers a fun, casual experience for fans of the genre, despite a lack of narrative depth.

    • “It may not be very story-based, but the gameplay is very challenging and rewarding.”
    • “Interesting mechanics along with beautiful graphics and visuals make this platforming adventure a treat for fans of the genre.”
    • “I found the game to be a lot of fun to play, and during my playtime, I didn't seem to feel bored of the gameplay. I recommend this game as it provided some fun moments, and even though it lacks a story, I still feel motivated to play more of this casual fun-loving experience.”
    • “Unlike 8bit Boy, which stays rather faithful to the source material in inspiration and mechanics, Slinki decides to discard the trademark speed and rolling mechanics of Sonic.”
    • “The mechanic is abused for every foe and every platform.”
    • “In other words, the whole boomerang teleport mechanic is kind of nerfed arbitrarily to avoid having to design levels with it in mind, making it even less satisfying to use as sometimes you will just be denied that power.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game is noted for its challenging and rewarding gameplay, but it lacks a substantial story or lore, leaving players wanting more narrative depth, particularly regarding the character Slinky's backstory. Despite the minimal storyline, many players still find the experience enjoyable and engaging.

    • “I found the game to be a lot of fun to play, and during my playtime, I didn't seem to feel bored of the gameplay. I recommend this game as it provided some fun moments, and even though it lacks a story, I still feel motivated to play more of this casual, fun-loving experience.”
    • “No storyline.”
    • “I hope the devs make a sequel to this game someday... maybe with more story and lore behind how Slinki's life was before his transformation by Mr. Owl's corruption?”
    • “It may not be very story-based, but the gameplay is very challenging and rewarding.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the beautiful visuals and aesthetic reminiscent of Sonic Colors, others find the dark design challenging, making it hard to distinguish between platforms and backgrounds. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the platforming experience, complemented by engaging mechanics and sound design.

    • “Interesting mechanics along with beautiful graphics and visuals make this platforming adventure a treat for fans of the genre.”
    • “Slinki is a 2D platformer that has an aesthetic reminiscent of Sonic Colors, spot-on sound design, and a plethora of enemies to help diversify the levels.”
    • “The graphics are dark, making it difficult to see what you can jump on and what the background is.”
    • “The visuals lack detail and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered bland and uninspiring, contributing to an overall lack of enjoyment in the platforming experience.

  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized for multiple issues, including a poorly functioning jumping system, subpar visuals, buggy menus, and inadequate controller support. Additionally, some players noted a resemblance between the character design and Fizz from League of Legends, which detracted from the overall experience.

    • “The jumping system fails, the visuals are poor, the menu is buggy, and the controller is poorly optimized.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Overall, the game feels unpolished and the optimization issues significantly detract from the experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Reviews indicate significant stability issues, including a malfunctioning jumping system, poor visuals, buggy menus, and suboptimal controller performance. Additionally, some users noted a resemblance between the game's creature and Fizz from League of Legends, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “The jumping system fails, the visuals are poor, the menu is buggy, and the controller is poorly optimized.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
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