Slime-san

 Switch
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 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]
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Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 6 out of 45
  1. PeteGamer45
    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    … Full Review »
  2. Awesome2312
    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    … Full Review »
  3. drlowdon
    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.    … Full Review »
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