That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles
- August 7, 2024
- ZOC Co.,Ltd.
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Get on PS Store"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles" is an action-packed game based on the animated series, allowing players to control Rimuru and fight in battles with flashy special moves and powerful combos. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a Main game, Season Pass with three DLCs, and two Bonus Side Quest Collections. Players can level up bonds with friends to learn Special Attacks and have allies join in battles.
Reviews
- Great for fans of the anime, providing nostalgia and additional story content.
- The combat system is simple and enjoyable, making it accessible for casual players.
- Some original story elements are well integrated, adding value for dedicated fans.
- The game is overpriced for its quality, feeling more like a mobile game than a console title.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, with many cutscenes being low resolution and reused from the anime.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with a focus on fetch quests and minimal challenge.
- story32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the integration of original content and character development, while others criticize its disjointedness and failure to faithfully adapt key arcs from the source material. Fans of the anime and manga may find enjoyment in the familiar elements, but newcomers might struggle to follow the narrative due to its reliance on prior knowledge. Overall, while the story has its merits, many agree it does not justify the game's price point.
“The game does have some original story content that works for the setting and was integrated very well.”
“Honestly, as a huge fan of this series, I love the story of the game and the combat may be easy, but it's still fun to play around with.”
“There is some exclusive story that is very cute and tense at the same time, but overall this is my favorite game now.”
“I love the anime/manga/light novel, so I'm biased, but it's clearly not worth the price. The art is frankly bad, the gameplay is okay but gets tiring very fast, and the story... did the people that made this game actually read any of the novels?”
“I do have some criticism about this game, like how they just pull off screenshots of the anime in part of the story like slideshows. They ignored the whole demon lord Clayman arc where Rimuru goes to Walpurgis to meet the other demon lords and beat Clayman and form Octogram. Instead, we got instant King Youm (the champion) where they hit us with the last story arc of the game, the Holy Kingdom of Angels.”
“Developers somehow missed the whole appeal of the isekai genre by passing up the golden opportunity of immersing players in the world and characters of a story (literally modeled after a game).”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and simple, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many feel that the combat mechanics are outdated and do not reward skillful play, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, while some appreciate the nostalgic feel and certain mechanics, the consensus leans towards the gameplay being underwhelming, especially given the game's price point.
“It took a good while for it to grow on me, and when it did, I was able to abuse all my powers and the dodging mechanic to its fullest.”
“I had fun playing it, and the combat mechanic is very simple; it was nice.”
“The gameplay is really fun!”
“I love the light novel/manga/anime of this series, and it's a shame seeing such low-quality gameplay and the game overall.”
“Graphics aside, the gameplay is just lacking; the battle mechanic is 2D and doesn't work at all as real-time combat.”
“The gameplay itself is lackluster when it comes to combat.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as low quality and reminiscent of older console graphics, particularly when set to default settings. While some players found the visuals acceptable after adjusting the settings, others felt that the overall aesthetic and interface were outdated and detracted from the gameplay experience. Despite these criticisms, a few users noted that the game performs well on mobile and has a certain charm, suggesting that it may be more enjoyable in that format.
“Other than that, the graphics, UI, and everything feels right, and it's a game where you can actually enjoy.”
“Once you adjust the graphics settings, portraits are no longer pixelated during dialogue, and I can no longer count the number of pixels on most of the textures.”
“I'm not big on graphics and animation, but in my opinion, if everything else is lacking, it should at least be visually appealing.”
“The graphics are very low quality, the combat is nothing special, and the controls are very strange for mouse and keyboard (they really want you to use a controller).”
“The graphic is very bad, the interface looks like it's from PS1, and the gameplay is boring.”
“If anything, they should have ported the mobile game to PC, since it actually looks better graphically than this PC release.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report that grinding in the game can be extensive, with some dedicating over 100 hours to achieve completion. While the initial use of cutscene abilities is engaging, it can become tedious and disrupt the flow of action. Farming resources is a standard mechanic, but it may feel repetitive for some players.
“Before you ask if I even played, I spent over 100+ hours grinding this game to get all achievements. I was hell-bent on doing so.”
“Cutscene abilities are cool on first use, but they become tedious and break up the action too much.”
“Farming resources is somewhat normal in games, but this mechanic has been in place for several years now.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in its execution, especially given the popularity of the associated anime. Fans feel that the game could have offered more value and quality.
“I really expected something way better considering how popular the anime is, and to be honest, this looks more like a cash grab than anything else. The only reason this is a positive review is that I'm a huge fan of the novel; that's it. Please do better next time.”
“Pretty much a cash grab.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for greater replayability, noting that the inclusion of additional playable characters could enhance the experience and encourage multiple playthroughs.
“I found the game enjoyable, but once I completed it, there wasn't much incentive to play again.”
“The story was great, but the lack of different endings made replaying feel pointless.”
“While the gameplay was fun, the limited character options really hurt the replayability factor.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported some bugs affecting the game's stability, indicating that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
“I hope you can fix the bugs in the game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I've encountered numerous glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
