Zlime: Return Of Demon Lord

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In "Zlime - Return of the Demon Lord," play as Zenoth, the cursed Demon Lord turned slime, on a mission to reclaim his throne. With the ability to consume defeated monsters and transform, you'll face diverse challenges in this action-packed roguelike adventure. Every playthrough is unique, requiring strategy, adaptation, and evolution to succeed. Join the Slime Revolution now!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

The game features an innovative transformation system that allows players to consume enemies and gain their abilities, adding depth and variety to the gameplay.
The vibrant pixel art and engaging character designs create a charming and immersive game world, complemented by a catchy soundtrack.
Frequent updates and community feedback have led to significant improvements in gameplay mechanics, making it more fun, repeatable, and challenging.

The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, particularly during platforming, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
The lengthy tutorials and excessive dialogue can disrupt the flow of the game, making it difficult for players to engage with the action quickly.
Some players have reported lag during attacks and cutscenes, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "zlime" has been significantly improved, offering a smoother, more challenging experience with engaging roguelike mechanics that ensure each playthrough feels fresh. The standout feature is the monster transformation mechanic, which adds depth and variety by allowing players to adopt skills from defeated enemies. While the game shows promise with its creative designs and immersive audio, it requires further refinement in controls and pacing to fully realize its potential.
- “This mechanic adds a refreshing layer of depth to the game, allowing for a flexible and personalized approach to combat.”
- “The standout gameplay feature is the ability to consume defeated enemies and adopt their skills, which adds variety and depth to the game.”
- “The game's roguelike mechanics ensure no two runs are alike, offering randomized maps, NPCs, and treasures that make each playthrough a fresh challenge.”
- “The story unfolds through extensive dialogue, which, while engaging, can overwhelm the player with its length and the frequent interruptions during gameplay.”
- “The game also needs more polish to align its visual and gameplay elements.”
- “It would be better if the tutorials were streamlined and didn't require confirmation to close to maintain gameplay flow.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with engaging dialogue and enjoyable content, but it suffers from excessive length and frequent interruptions that can overwhelm players. Critics express a desire for more dynamic storytelling methods, such as character voices, to enhance the experience and suggest that the narrative could benefit from being broken into shorter segments. Additionally, the early access format means players may have to wait for the complete story to unfold.
- “I enjoyed the story, and gameplay when I played it a good while ago.”
- “Good graphics, sound, and the story that's available so far is a fun read as well.”
- “The story unfolds through extensive dialogue, which, while engaging, can overwhelm the player with its length and the frequent interruptions during gameplay.”
- “The downside with early access titles that have a story is you'll potentially have to wait quite some time to experience the full thing.”
- “How in 2024 have we not understood yet that if people wanted to read text they would get a book? We need character voices to tell the story, and storytelling this long should be broken up into shorter pieces.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "zlime" are highlighted for their vibrant and colorful 2D art style, complemented by charming character designs. However, some users note that the varying pixel styles can create inconsistencies in the visuals. Overall, the graphics, along with the sound and story, contribute to an engaging experience.
- “zlime shines with its vibrant and colorful 2D art style.”
- “Its charming art style, engaging character designs, and promising gameplay mechanics make it worth keeping an eye on.”
- “Good graphics, sound, and the story that's available so far is a fun read as well.”
- “However, the varying pixel styles sometimes clash, making the visuals feel inconsistent.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game showcases vibrant pixel art and charming character designs that enhance its world, contributing to a visually engaging experience. Reviewers highlight the creative character designs and the potential for diverse playstyles, indicating a strong foundation for character development within its roguelike mechanics. Overall, the art style and character engagement are noted as significant strengths of the game.
- “The game's strengths lie in its creative character designs, engaging roguelike mechanics, and the potential for diverse playstyles.”
- “Its charming art style, engaging character designs, and promising gameplay mechanics make it worth keeping an eye on.”
- “The game features vibrant pixel art, with charming character designs and engaging portraits that bring its world to life.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by richly detailed environments and unique level designs that enhance immersion. While the sound design and music effectively contribute to this atmosphere, some players note that sound effects and dialogue can become repetitive over time.
- “The game world is richly detailed, with each level boasting a unique and atmospheric design.”
- “The sound design and music contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere, even though the sound effects and dialogue can become repetitive over time.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in "zlime" significantly enhance the immersive atmosphere, effectively complementing the visuals. However, some users note that the sound effects and dialogue may become repetitive over time.
- “The soundtrack of 'zlime' complements the visual experience perfectly.”
- “The sound design and music contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere, even though the sound effects and dialogue can become repetitive over time.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Zlime" boasts high replayability due to its roguelike mechanics, allowing players to engage in varied gameplay by bashing, consuming monsters, and transforming to utilize their skills. This combination of action and skill diversity keeps the experience fresh and engaging for multiple playthroughs.
- “As a roguelike, 'Zlime' offers high replayability.”
- “Roguelike action combined with replayability and skills allows players to bash, consume monsters, and transform to use their skills.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features humorous dialogue and charming characters, contributing to an engaging and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the blend of comedy with a well-paced challenge progression, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “It has funny dialogue, cute characters, and an exciting challenge progression.”