Void Slayer
- January 24, 2022
- Madmind Studio: After hours
Get on SteamVoid Slayer is a fast-paced shooter with a unique twist, where the arena is also your health. Armed only with your magic gloves, fight through countless hordes of enemies, advance your power and fight to avoid falling into the Void.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique mechanic where taking damage destroys the floor tiles, adding a fresh twist to the arena shooter genre.
- Gameplay is smooth and responsive, with fun mechanics that can engage players for hours, especially for fans of fast-paced shooters.
- The low price point makes it an accessible option for players looking for a chaotic and entertaining experience.
- The game lacks a soundtrack, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and experience.
- There is a noticeable lack of content, including only one area and one type of weapon, which may lead to a quick sense of stagnation.
- Movement can feel clunky and awkward at times, making it difficult to navigate the arena effectively.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a solid loop and engaging mechanics that cater to arena-shooter fans, though it lacks a soundtrack and alternate abilities or maps. Players appreciate the innovative player-damage-to-arena-size mechanic, which offers fresh gameplay opportunities, and many suggest that additional arena types could enhance variety. Overall, the game promises hours of enjoyable play, especially for genre enthusiasts.
“A fun arena-shooter with some interesting mechanics!”
“In general, this game is a definite recommendation for fans of this genre; you'll get lots of hours of brilliant gameplay out of it.”
“That said, I'm confident stating that the use of the player-damage-to-arena-size mechanic here is both fresh and fun.”
“The gameplay loop is decent enough; the biggest letdown is the lack of a soundtrack, I'd say.”
“Now, I'm an arena shooter fan, but I generally don't feel like game designers take many liberties with the core mechanics in this genre.”
“I actually think the core mechanic here opens up a lot of opportunity for unique gameplay - I'd love to see some additional arena types, since portions of the arena becoming usable/unusable periodically could add a lot of variety to each arena.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of a soundtrack, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy playing with their own music, the absence of an in-game score is noted as a significant shortcoming.
“If you're looking for a game to spend an afternoon on with your best playlist of action music, it'll make time fly.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music sets an incredible atmosphere, making every moment feel epic.”
“The gameplay loop is decent enough, but the biggest letdown is the lack of a soundtrack, I'd say.”
“Additionally, I'm not sure if the omission of music is a design decision or not, but it would be nice to hear some.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their smooth performance and stability, even in intense scenarios with numerous characters on screen. Players appreciate the responsive movement and powerful attack animations, alongside a novel and inspiring aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
“The graphics are awesome; everything works and looks smooth, with no sudden drops in FPS even when the screen is full of monsters.”
“It all just feels good: movement is smooth and responsive, both player attacks feel powerful and well-balanced, and the overall aesthetic and environment are novel and inspiring.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly with only minor bugs reported, indicating a generally solid optimization despite some occasional issues.
“It can get a little buggy here and there, but overall it runs smoothly and has no real problems.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates good stability, running smoothly for the most part, though some users have reported occasional bugs.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting its ability to create an engaging and immersive experience that can captivate players for hours.
“It's a really good game, very atmospheric, and can engage you for hours.”
