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Wholesome Slaughter

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82%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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Wholesome Slaughter is a single player arcade shooter game with fantasy, comedy and violence themes. It was developed by Eclipse Game Labs and was released on January 25, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wholesome Slaughter is a retro style FPS set in a fantasy world! After stumbling into an unknown dimension, you must fight your way through hordes of the cute and innocent inhabitants of the land.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
music3 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • Fun, quick, and relaxing gameplay with good gunplay mechanics and charming pixel art.
  • Good sound design and soundtrack; enjoyable combat and satisfying gameplay loop.
  • Very affordable, offering good value for a short game, with additional modes like arena for replayability.
  • Frequent issues with ammo scarcity leading to frustrating softlocks and forced restarts.
  • Bugs such as falling through maps, enemy sprites freezing, and game stuttering detract from experience.
  • Some design problems including poor level design, lack of landmarks, weak shotgun, and frustrating final boss.

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is well-executed, fluid, and satisfying, with strong combat mechanics and effective sound design, though it doesn't introduce significant innovations. Ammo scarcity could be improved or made more engaging. Overall, it offers high-quality, enjoyable gameplay, especially considering its low price.

    • “Seriously, pricetag aside it's a really well made title that manages to be both charming and fluent with its combat and gameplay loop - and that's putting aside how satisfying it all is from top to bottom, especially the sound design & soundtrack.”
    • “There doesn't appear to be any major game breaking glitches and the flow of gameplay makes it incredibly enjoyable.”
    • “This game, while only being under a dollar, actually has some high quality gameplay.”
    • “In future installments or projects I think ammo either needs to be more abundant or the mechanic for generating more needs to be a bit more interesting.”
    • “More than worth the nothing it costs on sale, but not sure I'd want to pay full price given that I can get the same gameplay but better by downloading some 10 year old's first classic Doom map.”
    • “Seriously, pricetag aside, it's a really well-made title that manages to be both charming and fluent with its combat and gameplay loop, and that's putting aside how satisfying it all is from top to bottom, especially the sound design & soundtrack.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a unique art style that some users found appealing, though others compared it unfavorably to Minecraft rather than a classic 90s FPS. While visually decent, the overall presentation felt simplistic to some players.

    • “The art style's nice, I'd recommend it.”
    • “Graphics-”
    • “☼ graphics ☼”
    • “The graphics look more like Minecraft than a 90s FPS, which is disappointing.”
    • “Enemy hitboxes are a bit too small, impacting the gameplay experience alongside the weak shotgun.”
    • “The lack of quick saves and reliance on checkpoints detracts from gameplay flow, although this is more a gameplay than graphics issue.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design receive high praise for enhancing the game's charm and combat experience, featuring great battle tracks and a satisfying, well-crafted soundtrack that complements the overall gameplay.

    • “Hidden secrets, great battle music, beautifully designed levels, a great story.”
    • “Seriously, price tag aside, it's a really well-made title that manages to be both charming and fluent with its combat and gameplay loop — and that's putting aside how satisfying it all is from top to bottom, especially the sound design and soundtrack.”
    • “I'm a very big fan of the soundtrack and sound effects.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game emotionally impactful in a contrasting way, describing it as both wholesome and unsettling. It offers a unique blend of innocence and darkness, creating a memorable and thought-provoking experience.

    • “Wholesome experience would highly recommend.”
    • “I think this game is more interesting as an introduction to this developer, and I hope they are able to learn from Wholesome Slaughter and refine any future projects more.”
    • “"Wholesome Slaughter" bears an immense evil masked under the cute and welcoming nature of innocence.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its engaging plot featuring hidden secrets, complemented by beautifully designed levels and immersive battle music, creating a memorable narrative experience.

    • “Hidden secrets, great battle music, beautifully designed levels, and a great story.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is well-executed, with a clear attention to detail in the character designs that enhances their depth and individuality.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an enjoyable experience but suffers from frequent stuttering, indicating poor optimization that affects smooth gameplay.

    • “Lovely game, but the constant stuttering is terrible.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features occasional grinding that some players may find slightly tedious but manageable.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates strong stability with no major glitches, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s replayability is enhanced by the inclusion of a wave survival mode, providing extended gameplay and additional challenges beyond the main content.

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Wholesome Slaughter is a arcade shooter game with fantasy, comedy and violence themes.

Wholesome Slaughter is available on PC and Windows.

Wholesome Slaughter was released on January 25, 2021.

Wholesome Slaughter was developed by Eclipse Game Labs.

Wholesome Slaughter has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Wholesome Slaughter for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Wholesome Slaughter is a single player game.

Similar games include Chop Goblins, Kill The Crows, Hellbound, Dino Trauma, Monument and others.