Motorslice
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Critic Reviews for Motorslice
Motorslice is a game that needs a few patches to sort out some of the clunkier elements of its traversal, like the parkour and jumps not landing as they should. There is some awkwardness with dialogue choices but they can be ignored as they have no bearing on the story. The world itself is well designed but it needs more substance when it comes to enemies too.
Motorslice has the heart and soul of a classic adventure title, but it lacks modern sensibilities that sometimes hinder the experience.
Motorslice can be a frustrating game with a weird tone, some bad writing, and almost malicious design at times. However, getting through those rough spots feels trivial compared to how good the game feels at its best.
While offering a decent parkour experience, the unique colossal world of MOTORSLICE is what really make it something special and worth a playthrough.
Motorslice from developer Regular Studio is a huge game that has a thick layer of good world-building that will hook and engage players throughout the experience. It also has tricky parkour that is hindered by loose controls at times, and a shallow sense of direction once the player gets going.
Motorslice takes a clear cue from classic games like The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Shadow of the Colossus, but its unique setting, charm, and impressive sense of scale make it an intriguing, if familiar experience, though it's plagued by technical issues and some inconsistent platforming.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Motorslice. It does a great job of blending its two main elements of parkour and chainsaws, although the use of both at the same time is a bit janky. The chainsaw is fun to use as a weapon against the construction-type enemies and especially in the boss fights. The parkour makes for an exciting romp through the varied and creative obstacle courses. The bits of personality on display from P and Orbie provide some really sweet moments that help give you a break from the action. Motorslice is a delightful second game from Regular Studio that brings with it the potential for more adventures with P down the line.
MOTORSLICE is a game that thrives on its feel. Moving through its world, chaining together actions, and carving through enemies with your chainsaw is consistently satisfying. The mystery of its story, the creativity of its mechanics, and its strong visual style all come together in a way that feels genuine. While some of its oddities can get in the way and cause frustrating or unfair restarts, there's a clear sense that it was made with a love for games and experimentation. MOTORSLICE ultimately leaves a lasting impression thanks to its exploration, movement-focused gameplay, and a world that leaves room for interpretation, with mechanics that feel deeply connected to its massive structure.
