Prepare for a dungeon-crawling experience unlike any other with Hack and Slime. This title throws you into a massive dungeon-tower teeming with classic fantasy foes like skulls, ogres, and dragons, but with a hilariously absurd twist: they've taken over the world's largest multinational corporation.

Business, it seems, is business, even for monsters!

Overview

Hack and Slime is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG that embraces the hack-and-slash genre with gusto. Developed by BULLWARESOFT and SpoonBox Studio, and published by BULLWARESOFT, this game offers a fast-paced adventure across more than 50 levels.

It playfully encourages players to skip cutscenes and dialogues, focusing instead on pure, unadulterated action and the satisfying grind of becoming overwhelmingly powerful. The developers even humorously suggest farming for dozens of hours until enemies become mere punching bags, and then complaining about the game's length.

Highlights

  • Genre Blend: Combines elements of Action, Adventure, RPG, and Platformer genres into a unique side-scrolling hack-and-slash experience.
  • Visual Style: Features charming pixel art, enhanced with visual effects like screen shake, bloom, and chromatic aberration for an impactful presentation.
  • Player Progression: Designed for extensive playtime, allowing players to farm and level up significantly, with features like coin attraction adding to the addictive gameplay loop.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy classic hack-and-slash mechanics, appreciate a good grind, and don't mind a healthy dose of humor mixed into their RPG adventures. If you're looking for a game that doesn't take itself too seriously but still delivers satisfying action and progression, Hack and Slime is a strong contender.

Its side-scrolling nature and pixel art also appeal to fans of retro-inspired titles.

Game Info

  • Developer: BULLWARESOFT, SpoonBox Studio
  • Publisher: BULLWARESOFT
  • Release Date: June 1, 2022
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, Platformer
  • Features: Multi-player support, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, Controller support.
  • Reception: Garnered a 'Very Positive' user reception on Steam.