Slain: Back from Hell

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 40
  3. Negative: 15 out of 40
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  1. djdnauk
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    all these critic reviews need fixing, the game was released with 30fps which sucks but since then its been updated to 60fps so should be getting the same scores as other versions if not higher since its portable on switch too... not really the game for me either way but im adding a 9/10 score to balance out the bad critic reviews to some degree.
  2. Zorritox
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Slain is a game that goes straight to the point: kill or be killed.
    though is not super dinamic, and the moves are simple, the art is awesome and it a good platform game, to have fun while you wait for Castlevania.
  3. SepticSchizo
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Awesome 2D platformer with a bad**s metal soundtrack. Very difficult but also fun. Not for everybody. But if you like lots of pixelated blood, gore, and metal, give this a try.
  4. Malwark
    May 5, 2020
    8
    A game which doesn't deserve the bad score that the so called critics gave it. C'mon.. a 4.7? That's usually for games such as Anthem. It ain't a bad port. It has some of the best 2D animation that I have seen and an excellent soundtrack. The game was released in 30 fps.but has been updated to 60 since then. The story is nothing amazing but that doesn't take away from the experience. It isA game which doesn't deserve the bad score that the so called critics gave it. C'mon.. a 4.7? That's usually for games such as Anthem. It ain't a bad port. It has some of the best 2D animation that I have seen and an excellent soundtrack. The game was released in 30 fps.but has been updated to 60 since then. The story is nothing amazing but that doesn't take away from the experience. It is hard but very satisfying. A 8/10 is a worthy score for it… Expand
  5. mkypl
    Jan 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is pretty hard but with very good gameplay. The bosses have balanced difficulty, except one - Mother Beholder, which is extremely hard to slain. There are some issues on the Nintendo Switch port with graphics, which lacks fps. In some sceneries, the game has problems to keep 30 fps. The background also has not smooth scrolling. The PC version with 60 fps looks better. Anyway, I can recommend the game for those players who love platform games and have a lot of patience to finish this game :)… Expand
  6. salmonloaf
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    I thought this game looked awesome, but I never got it based on the reviews on this site. It happened to be on sale in a bundle with Valfaris so I pulled the trigger. Figured I'd start with the "crappy" game first, and I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed Slain. I died a lot, but I learned what to do and could play right through now. I did not find any issues with parrying likeI thought this game looked awesome, but I never got it based on the reviews on this site. It happened to be on sale in a bundle with Valfaris so I pulled the trigger. Figured I'd start with the "crappy" game first, and I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed Slain. I died a lot, but I learned what to do and could play right through now. I did not find any issues with parrying like other reviews have mentioned. Very satisfied with the game and would recommend it to anyone looking for a challenge. I was able to beat it playing a couple hours each night and I'm not a great gamer by any means.… Expand
  7. Matt3333
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    Good game, solid gameplay, amazing soundtrack. Everyone who gave a **** score is bad at games and should go play bookworm adventures instead.
  8. chosen0ne
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    It's difficult, it's metal. I love the art and soundtrack direction. Not for everyone, but it's one I loved.
  9. Shadowboots
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. The stunning artwork is only topped by the brilliant metal soundtrack. The game is difficult but not frustratingly so as there’s multiple save points.
    And absolutely no frame rate issues as other reviews have mentioned. So happy with the game I bought the sequel, Valfaris, straight away.

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Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 2, 2018
    40
    Visuals-wise, Slain: Back from Hell for Nintendo Switch is one of the most '80s Metal videogames in existence. Unfortunately, the actual gameplay just doesn't cut it, as the controls often feel unresponsive and the level of challenge unfair. Want to play a Heavy Metal-powered Castlevania? Just play a Castlevania title with Iron Maiden on the headphones.
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 22, 2017
    75
    Slain: Back from Hell is not a game that everyone will enjoy. It’s difficult and requires a lot of patience to see it through to the end. It’s also not a very long game. My first playthrough clocked in at around seven hours, though better players could certainly finish it more quickly. There’s also nothing new to do once you’ve slain Vroll. But if you have a thing for the difficult platformers of yore, Slain: Back from Hell is a satisfying blend of what made those games great.
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  3. Switch Player
    Dec 21, 2017
    50
    Despite the very pleasing sound and visuals, Slain is just too unforgiving to be as fun as it should be. I'm glad I've finished it, because those damned flying enemies swooping down on me are giving me nightmares.
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