Slimes

I've never been good at writing reviews, but this game's amazing. The gameplay isn't going to be what's bringing you in (Warning Shot also works on bosses lol) but the story is just magnificent. I've never been so invested in a story of two guys who hate eachother, would definitely recommend!

Slimes shines in the raw intentionality of everything and how it serves the thematically dense story. The central gameplay alternates between the turn-based combat and explorations of Julius and "Healer" and text based side stories, but you'll slowly uncover how the two sets of plots intersect. Both share the evocative three color art style and bleak scenarios, though finding the connections and piecing together the story as it unfolds. If you play this, earn all the side stories, they are technically optional but really enhance the experience. Especially given that my favorite part would feel a lot less emotional without this prior context. All this narrative stuff interacts well with the JRPG-style game play, which hones in on what is most interesting. Both playable characters have an interesting resource management system, and their new moves reflect developments as they go along. A lot of their abilities help themselves but debuff the other one, emphasizing their sense of animosity. Enemy types feel distinct and require different strategies, and at times will react to the dialogue entering the battle. Exploration emphasizes the general loneliness of the setting, and the literal settings reflect closely on narrative aspects. Also the bonus PDF (I played mostly on Itch) is really cool as someone who likes looking into the artistic process and why the creator did which things.

A short, but brutally compelling RPG. Its writing takes many cues from Drakengard and NieR in the best possible way--I could not stop playing it and it made me feel like absolute ♥♥♥♥ for doing so. The combat mechanics are also easy to understand while being complex enough to facilitate several different ways of approaching each fight, and the difficulty curve is appreciable but manageable. Absolutely worth your time.

it has slimes in it

more games should let you just kill people like that

A very beautiful game with a beautiful story, you should try it if you love playing RPG Maker Games.

A surprisingly incredible and engaging RPG. The combat system is fun and creative, the pacing is great, and the aesthetic for the game is very fitting. The best part of the game, however, is easily the world-building and side stories you can find. The characters all have motives, backstories, and problems that feel human and serve the theme of the game well. Really, I would love to see even more set in this universe to see what happens after the events of this game!