Rise of the Slime

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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    6
    In the past few years it has been a surprise to see the roguelike deckbuilder style of game go from the fringe to the mainstream. Buoyed by highly-successful titles like Slay the Spire and some others there have been a number of exceptional titles in the space on the Switch. Now we have Rise of the Slime to add to the list of titles in the genre, and while it does a reasonably good job ofIn the past few years it has been a surprise to see the roguelike deckbuilder style of game go from the fringe to the mainstream. Buoyed by highly-successful titles like Slay the Spire and some others there have been a number of exceptional titles in the space on the Switch. Now we have Rise of the Slime to add to the list of titles in the genre, and while it does a reasonably good job of putting together strategy with choices of consequence it also struggles to make its mark among its brethren. A slightly lower price and a polished cohesive look do help its case, but if you're looking for the top dogs in this genre this is more of a middle of the pack entry.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/05/mini-reviews-may-21st-edition-nintendo.html    … Expand
  2. Rhrh
    Sep 11, 2022
    3
    Love the game but very buggy at the worst times. When fighting and killing especially a tough character, the game crashes and you go to the start of the battle.
    They should either fix the bug or make the save games within the battle. There could be an option to allow autosaves within battles (easier mode) or not. I really like the game but won't play again unless there is an update.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameCritics
    Jul 16, 2021
    60
    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.
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 29, 2021
    65
    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.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    May 26, 2021
    30
    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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