Slime Rancher

 Xbox One
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 47
  3. Negative: 4 out of 47
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  1. Daelus
    Aug 28, 2017
    6
    I will start by saying this game is a lot of fun; it's a lazy fun, but still fun.

    At its core the game is a farming sim that takes market economics into account. Exploring the map to find and capture new slimes is good fun. The visuals, gameplay mechanics and gameplay loop are solid; if this game was built on an indie budget, it does not show in the ways I expect a game that launches on    I will start by saying this game is a lot of fun; it's a lazy fun, but still fun.

    At its core the game is a farming sim that takes market economics into account. Exploring the map to find and capture new slimes is good fun. The visuals, gameplay mechanics and gameplay loop are solid; if this game was built on an indie budget, it does not show in the ways I expect a game that launches on pc to look or play...really pleasant surprise.

    While this game was fun for an adult gamer, I have to think kids would really enjoy it. For an adult gamer however, the reason I can't rate this game more highly is that ultimately it is played solely for the loop; outside of the loop of explore, find slimes, pen/feed/ combine slimes, sell slimes....there is no further point...no story arc...no reason for doing what you're doing.....building a farm to....build a farm.....it is one of the few games I can think of where the Achievements are the point to the game, they are the goal.....that's unfortunate in a game this fun.    … Expand
  2. TheRealZoko
    Oct 17, 2017
    7
    its an OK game which would be my DREAM if the slimes couldn't die. The Tarr are really my least favourite thing about this game and if that was removed, I would LOVE slime rancher
  3. Jarody
    Mar 11, 2018
    6
    It honestly did not take me long to get burnt out on this game, at first I was addicted, but after a few hours I was bored out of my mind. It might be just me, but games that require "grinding" are infuriatingly boring to me and just feel like a waste of my time. On the other hand, Slime Rancher clearly had lots of effort put into it. The Graphics are decent and there are little glitchesIt honestly did not take me long to get burnt out on this game, at first I was addicted, but after a few hours I was bored out of my mind. It might be just me, but games that require "grinding" are infuriatingly boring to me and just feel like a waste of my time. On the other hand, Slime Rancher clearly had lots of effort put into it. The Graphics are decent and there are little glitches and issues in the game. Unlikely that I'll ever revisit this one.… Expand
  4. MichaelMunoz
    Dec 21, 2017
    7
    ADDICTIVE...for the first 10 hours. After that there's still more mysteries to uncover, just not much reason to do so. Pleasant graphics and atmosphere, and I'm a little ashamed how much time I put into this. Honestly, just GET IT.
  5. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    6
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Video Chums
    Sep 22, 2018
    60
    If you enjoy experimenting within your games only to watch the results of your experiments expand the game world then Slime Rancher is an ideal game for you. On the other hand, everyone else will find little to like about this cute sim.
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  2. Game Informer
    Sep 6, 2017
    85
    Slime Rancher has the ability to keep you hooked for hours; I often looked out over my ranch, felt pride at my accomplishments, and eagerly ventured back into the wilderness to see what other strange things I could find.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Aug 30, 2017
    80
    The charm of the world, and in particular the cuteness of the Slimes, makes the game a pleasure to play, and there is a surprising amount of depth in the title with the breeding/evolving mechanic.
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