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Rise of the Slime
Released On: May 20, 2021
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Mixed or Average
56
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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0% Positive
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75% Mixed
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25% Negative
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Rise of the Slime isn’t a bad game or a great one. It’s fine. Ultimately, nothing here feels special. Switching gameplay modes from deck-building combat to the pseudo-platforming sections really feels close to being groundbreaking, and I would love to see that explored more in a future game from Bunkovsky Games. Taken for what it is, Rise of the Slime is just okay.
After my time with Rise of the Slime, I was left feeling a bit confused. It’s too simple and the graphics don’t seem like they will appeal to fans of the genre, yet it’s too punishing and difficult for casual players or those unfamiliar with the deckbuilders. I’m not sure of who it’s trying to target, but my guess is that it’s a bit off the mark regardless.
Rise of the Slime has some accessibility issues, mostly because of its occasionally iffy controls and the ridiculously small text, but if you can look past those, then you'll find a pleasantly bitesized little roguelite deckbuilder. It's no Slay the Spire, but it doesn't need to be; it keeps to its small scope well enough.
Rise of the Slime ticks all the boxes of a bad game. Not only is it a roguelike that crashes regularly to ruin your run, but the game has little explanation of basic mechanics, too much variety in the deckbuilding for consistency, little meaningful longevity, and a poorly considered port to Switch. If you’re desperate to play it, get the PC release, but do yourself a favour and save your cash for your next run at a deckbuilder.
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Summary Rise of the Slime is a Card Combat, Deck Building, Adventure game about a little slime and its journey to glory.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: May 20, 2021
Developer:
- Bunkovsky Games
Publisher: Playstack
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