Slain: Back from Hell

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 12, 2016
    70
    A beautifully difficult heavy metal nod to 80s platforming.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Aug 11, 2016
    60
    It isn’t perfect by any means, but Slain: Back from Hell is a far more worthy challenger than it was when it was initially launched.
  3. ICXM
    Aug 18, 2016
    50
    Still a mediocre platformer disguised in a shell of awesome art. The difficulty and enemy encounters need to be reworked.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. szarkam
    Nov 2, 2016
    8
    This game was a piece of hot garbage at launch; broken controls, frustrating combat system, far too many bugs. That has completely turnedThis game was a piece of hot garbage at launch; broken controls, frustrating combat system, far too many bugs. That has completely turned around. It isn't perfect by any stretch, but the combat is now actually quite fun, the game feels much more balanced (you don't have to grind out battles against lesser enemies); the whole thing feels almost completely re-designed. Luckily the Castlevania aesthetic and metal soundtrack are still in tact. If this looked cool to you prior to the horrific (but well deserved) reviews, give it another chance.… Full Review »
  2. Babutto
    Oct 18, 2022
    4
    Pros.:
    - Simple metroidvania-like (platformer actually).
    - Some metal elements.

    Cons.:
    - Everything else. Including game mechanics.
  3. Shinkicker2
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. It's fun at first, but then you have to fight three fire hounds in a row, turning a good game into a steamy pile of ****… Full Review »
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