Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Aug 22, 2017
    90
    Slime-san is a surprisingly refreshing twitch-based platformer that will put a smile on anyone’s face. Its sharp controls mixed with brutal but balanced difficulty, as well as some well-done pixelated graphics, makes Slime-san a must buy for anyone looking for some platforming goodness.
  2. Aug 16, 2017
    90
    Slime-san is a brilliantly snappy, charismatic and challenging title that manages to deliver a satisfying core game with tonnes of bonus extras to play around with besides. The controls are spot-on, the environments are varied and engaging, and while other platformers may have tread similar ground before, Slime-san weaves together so many different elements into a finely-crafted experience that it deserves a place among the best in the genre.
  3. Aug 7, 2017
    90
    Looking for a fast-paced, patience-testing, platforming challenge that may well make you want to throw your Nintendo Switch across the room in frustration? Then Slime-san is for you! Fans of Super Meat Boy and its ilk will be right at home with this addictive, excellently presented piece of gaming goodness that will have players tearing their hair out, but unable to put down until every drop of juice (or 'slime') has been squeezed out of it.
  4. 88
    Overall, Slime-san is a surprising and insanely fun downloadable title that platforming fans should not hesitate picking up. The style is gorgeous and the music is catchy, while the moment-to-moment gameplay is incredible. Super Meat Boy may still be months from launch, but those looking for a twitch-based platforming experience should not hesitate downloading Slime-san today.
  5. 85
    I tend to get frustrated with twitch-based platformers where you end up dying an unimaginable amount of times, but with Slime-san, it’s different. The controls feel so good that I know if I die, it’s on me and not a fault of the game. Couple that with fun and interesting level design to make a foundation for a great game. Pile on a massive amount of stages littered with extra content and it’s hard not to recommend this game to fans of the genre looking for a challenging but fair experience.
  6. Aug 10, 2017
    84
    Hands down, Slime-san is the best super-tough 2D platformer that I've ever played (yes, even better than Super Meat Boy). So, if you're looking for a new experience to test your gaming skills then you can't do much better than this.
  7. Oct 2, 2017
    80
    Slime-san is a fun and well designed platformer that exudes a retro style of ages gone by and whose varied content and lifespan are certain to keep players entertained for long periods of time, regardless of occasional controller difficulties.
  8. Sep 3, 2017
    80
    Consistently surprising, challenging and delightful, Slime-san is totally worth a look.
  9. Aug 22, 2017
    80
    In the absence of Meat Boy Slime-San stands unopposed, and excellent little bite of hyperactive platform action.
  10. Aug 13, 2017
    76
    Slime-san is certainly worth a purchase, both for its charm and its addictiveness. It’s impressive how much personality Fabraz managed to convey with just a few pixels, and it’s here in droves. That said, with your mind on the clock there may not be as much time as story-fans would like to take it all in, but thankfully the gameplay makes it worth playing either way.
  11. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    55
    I wish I liked Slime-san more than I did, but the platforming is hampered for me severely by the confounding views combined with my dislike of the floatier controls and frustrating dash ability. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 23]
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Negative: 6 out of 45
  1. Oct 13, 2017
    8
    Pro
    - Super Meatboy-esque
    - So many levels + Free content in the future - The game is challenging Con - Graphic (not my taste) - Some
    Pro
    - Super Meatboy-esque
    - So many levels + Free content in the future
    - The game is challenging
    Con
    - Graphic (not my taste)
    - Some level is too difficult
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  2. Sep 17, 2017
    10
    This is a truly great game that has a great mix of gorgeous pixel art style graphics and fantastic and hard level designs that are fair (forThis is a truly great game that has a great mix of gorgeous pixel art style graphics and fantastic and hard level designs that are fair (for the most part) and fun. I enjoy how throughout the game they continue to add in new things instead of reusing older parts of the game just harder. I like how you can change your playstyle such as walking slower but jumping higher in exchange for apples. Apples are the games main collectibles which allow you to purchase different forms of slime san allowing different playstyles as mentioned above, hats and a few other accessories, borders of detailed art and shaders that can make the game look like it is an old vhs tape or like you're playing it on a gameboy. There is also coins to collect by finding secret exits and new, funny characters that are often references to other games or movies and you can guide them back to slumptown, the place where all previously mentioned items can be purchased. You can use these coins to purchase minigames which act as fun little distractions from the main game. Nothing to write home about but fun nonetheless. You purchase these minigames in an arcade where you can meet a hedghog who's known for his speed called cinos and a speedrunner. There is also a set of challenges which task you with destroying all of the targets in a pre built stage in a set time. The reward for success is an apple. This takes place in a dojo where you also meet red shadow who is your biggest fan and is mentioned throughout slumptown.The morphing ability that slows down time is innovative and fun and opens up all sorts of new opportunities in level design which the developers had no trouble siezing.

    A stunningly good game for just £10.
    10/10
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  3. Jul 30, 2021
    5
    Happily going about his day, Slime-san is suddenly swallowed by a giant worm and has to escape before he is digested.

    Slime-San is a 2d
    Happily going about his day, Slime-san is suddenly swallowed by a giant worm and has to escape before he is digested.

    Slime-San is a 2d platformer that utilises a simplistic, but fairly effective graphical style. Each level challenges the player to jump, slide and dash to avoid obstacles and reach the goal. Everything functions well enough, and the game provides a decent challenge, but there are many better examples of the genre and it wasn't able to retain my interest for more than a few hours.
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