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Slime-san: Superslime Edition

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform

Pros

  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Large amount of content including dlc and level editor
  • Challenging but fair platforming
  • Charming pixel art and music
  • Varied mechanics and customization options

Cons

  • Art style and color palette may strain eyes
  • Some level design includes waiting or frustrating boss fights
  • Controls can feel floaty or imprecise at times
  • Minimal social or cooperative gameplay
  • Difficulty may be frustrating for casual players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over movement, dashing, morphing, and can choose different characters with unique playstyles, enabling personal decision-making."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game offers challenging platforming with precise controls, skill mastery, and rewarding progression through collectibles and trophies."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes speedrunning, leaderboards, trophy times, and competitive modes encouraging comparison with others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Large amount of content, multiple campaigns, DLCs, and replayability features encourage long-term engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Primarily a single-player experience with limited multiplayer (local arcade minigames), focus on individual play."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Varied mechanics, unlockable characters with different abilities, customization options, and level editor support creativity."

  • Domination
    -3

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players enjoy immersive, charming world and music, using the game as a fun distraction and stress relief."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Game constantly introduces new mechanics and obstacles, encouraging players to explore and try new strategies."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Includes hidden areas, secret passages, and a hub world with NPCs to discover, promoting curiosity-driven activities."

  • Expression
    4

    "Customization of characters, accessories, shaders, and game filters allow players to personalize their experience."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Set inside a giant worm with quirky characters and a whimsical story, providing an imaginative fictional experience."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Mainly single-player with minimal social interaction; community aspects limited to leaderboards and level sharing."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop platforming skills, learn new mechanics, and improve through repeated play and challenges."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of platformers; no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires constant attention and precise input; not suited for background or casual intermittent play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited social or emotional connections; interactions mostly with NPCs in hub but no deep relationships."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No evidence of leadership roles; players focus on individual progression and challenges."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong progression through collectibles, unlockable characters, cosmetics, arcade games, and new game modes."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "While challenging, the game offers flow and catharsis through skill mastery and enjoyable music."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Chiptune soundtrack and pixel art provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    3

    "Leaderboards and trophies provide recognition and social status among players."

  • Story
    2

    "Simple narrative and quirky NPC dialogue add context and charm but story is minimal and lighthearted."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan movement, timing, and use of abilities to overcome complex platforming challenges."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Time pressure from acid wall and fast-paced gameplay create tension and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Large amount of content, free DLCs, and replayability provide good return for time and money."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Focus on platforming and avoidance rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid hazards and survive through levels with increasing difficulty and threats."

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