- Publisher: Ziggurat Interactive
- Release Date: Feb 21, 2024
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Poppy Works
- Genre(s): Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 2D
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 16
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Mixed: 11 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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Mar 27, 2024Slave Zero X is a deep brawler that rewards players who take the time to understand all its systems and then mix and match attacks and abilities depending on the situation. Bosses are difficult and the game has no difficulty toggles, although investing in biomecha upgrades can help. The game’s presentation is designed to take players back to the 90s and the narrative has both great bombastic speeches and touching moments. Slave Zero X can be overwhelming but I like spending time with it in short sessions, clearing one level, pondering whether to unlock a costume or actually buy an upgrade.
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Mar 11, 2024Slave Zero X is not for everyone, but it ended up impressing me more often than it disappointed me. The few annoyances aren’t enough to hold this back from getting a recommendation from me, especially on Steam Deck, but I do hope the developers can tweak things so it reaches its full potential. If the sound of having fighting game mechanics and inputs in a character action game and beat ’em up hybrid sounds good to you, Slave Zero X will be perfect for you. It is a challenging game that isn’t ashamed of itself, and I love most things about it.
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Feb 19, 2024Slave Zero X is a solid hack-and-slash and is an easy recommendation to fans of the genre.
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Feb 25, 2024While Shou can be a bit difficult to handle, Slave Zero X promises plenty of action for those willing to fight for their bloodlust. Its endless hordes can be a bit of a grind, but those willing to sharpen their swords and cut their teeth will enjoy executing this cannon fodder in style.
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Feb 21, 2024Slave Zero X is a hack'n'slash featuring complex fighting mechanics that would have benefited from more time in the oven, especially for people not willing to learn dozens of special moves right off the gate. Despite its exquisite 2.5D graphics and good music and voice acting, gameplay mechanics are let down by its varying difficulty and an overall fatigue that sets in even before the 8/10 hours of the main campaign are over.
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Feb 22, 2024Slave Zero X has a lot to offer fans of 2.5D platformers, and with levels full of gore and violent enemies, there’s rarely a dull moment. However, this intensity can often become overwhelmingly difficult, especially when later fights drag on.
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Feb 27, 2024If you really like your punishing hack and slash platformers, then Slave Zero X might be for you, but it doesn’t feel as rewarding as it should when progress is made. You hardly feel like the killing machine you are as you run into difficulty spikes, and the near constant swarms of enemies just gets a bit dull when you are not learning any new techniques to fight them.