Slain: Back from Hell

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 6 out of 26

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  1. LuceDistante
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    This game will be recognized as a classic, in a few years

    Gritty and powerful, superb art style and music. The 2D action game I've been waiting for since the last proper Castlevania on PSX.
  2. timmy2d
    Oct 6, 2016
    9
    Love this game! Being that I am an old(ish) gamer, I cut my teeth on the classics like Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Castlevania (from NES to PS1's SOTN), Genesis classics like Golden Axe, etc. and have to say that the developers of Slain: Back From Hell hit the ball out of the park.

    Love: Art design is absolutely delicious. Everything lives and breathes. Just watch how the main character's glow    Love this game! Being that I am an old(ish) gamer, I cut my teeth on the classics like Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Castlevania (from NES to PS1's SOTN), Genesis classics like Golden Axe, etc. and have to say that the developers of Slain: Back From Hell hit the ball out of the park.

    Love:
    Art design is absolutely delicious. Everything lives and breathes. Just watch how the main character's glow interacts with the backgrounds...stunning. I love how the developer blends old school style with modern effects (such as fog and amazing lighting).

    The gameplay, while Gen-xers might need a "safe space" to find after giving this a shot, is top-notch. Yes, it's tough but rewarding.

    The music- AWESOME. Props to Curt Victor Bryant for the score here- it's tremendous. I'll buy the soundtrack if it becomes available, it's that good.

    Final Thoughts: Ignore the naysayers (and players that formed their impression based on the initial broken build of this game) and give Slain a go-around, especially if you appreciate the aesthetic and style they are shooting for; they pulled it off is spades.

    And, that's metal.    … Expand
  3. Gulyu84
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    Best 2D hack and slash game for PS4. It is hard, but not too hard, just like a metal game should be. I feel the fighting system to absolute fair with the player and the story is **** awesome! Absolutely wort to play trough.
  4. SpacemanGary
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Much better than the average score would have you believe. This is a 2D Castlevania-like hack-n-slash, but it is linear like the early Castlevania games (not a "Metroidvania"). The look and combat mechanics are similar to other PS4 games like Dead Cells and Blasphemous, but i honestly like this one the best. It's gorgeous, bloody and metal as all hell. The best part for me is the addictiveMuch better than the average score would have you believe. This is a 2D Castlevania-like hack-n-slash, but it is linear like the early Castlevania games (not a "Metroidvania"). The look and combat mechanics are similar to other PS4 games like Dead Cells and Blasphemous, but i honestly like this one the best. It's gorgeous, bloody and metal as all hell. The best part for me is the addictive gameplay. Each level has many save points, between the save points feels like a mini-level that you will probably die in the first time. You respawn quickly and with your knowledge of the traps and enemies you try again, maybe with a different approach, maybe you die again but now you might have a different idea for how to approach it the next play through. This is fun in a Hotline Miami or Super Meat Boy way, but may be it is hard to explain if you've never played those games. It might sound frustrating, and it can be, but it is also fun, engaging and extremely satisfying when you nail those difficult sections. You get into such a groove that you want to keep playing and playing. Most games are pretty easy, or easy enough to where you might have some challenge but rarely die, and that can get boring. This is not one of those games. It is an old school challenge that keeps you on edge, but with modern game mechanics such as frequent saves, unlimited lives, and quick respawn. The combat stays interesting due to the parry mechanic (which you have to master to survive) and elemental weapons you unlock throughout (such as a fire sword for ice enemies, ice axe for fire enemies and witches, etc). I played the game twice through back to back. It is fairly lengthy, but I wish there was something more to do after completing the main game. I'm sure I'll come back for another playthrough at some point, it's a nice reprieve from wordy and overly complicated FPSs, RPGs, sports games, etc. Well worth the $10 or whatever I paid for it… Expand
  5. Snoosnoo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    If you want a awesome old school mixed with new school platform game , this is it! The only downside to this game in my opinion is that you die easy, but I like a challenge and what would it be if it were to easy? Nice metal music and monsters from hell.The developers
    Of this game know what they are doin. Keep up the awesome work!

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Areajugones
    Mar 12, 2017
    65
    Slain: Back From Hell features action and 2D platforms with a Castlevania like style and lots of potential. Even though it has a great artistic design, it has some issues with the gameplay mechanics and some bugs.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 13, 2017
    70
    The game’s title says a lot about its difficulty level. It is unfair and painful at times, but if you’re stubborn enough, Slain will captivate you and give you a lot of satisfaction despite its far-reaching simplicity and repetitiveness that goes with it. [02/2017, p.45]
  3. God is a Geek
    Jan 9, 2017
    80
    Slain: Back from Hell is a more metal and modern Castlevania that looks and plays great, but is held back by a few sections which feel unfairly difficulty.
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