Heart&Slash Reviews

Heart&Slash is ranked in the 40th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.2 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2016

Besides a camera straight from Robot Hell, there’s a real Heart to this little indie brawler.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 25, 2016

Heart & Slash is a hardcore game built on top of a niche genre, but I think a lot of people will appreciate it. Even then, those same folks won't dig the frame rate and camera issues, but the juice is still worth the squeeze.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2016

One of the best rogue-like games that you can play nowadays that features a perfect recreation of the third dimension. This game will certainly entertain you and challenge you again and again.

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Jun 30, 2016

Heart&Slash is a highly fun game that presents a real challenge and requires a lot of determination in order to progress.

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4 / 5.0
Jul 4, 2016

Certain technical elements could use some more polish and I personally would have welcomed greater enemy variation, although the bosses are each terrific encounters in their own way, but for the most part Heart & Slash succeeds what it sets out to do and offers up a satisfyingly intense combat experience where every death is an opportunity to dive back in and do a little bit better rather than being a barrier for progression.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2016

This game is a perfect example of what a Kickstarter games should be. The controls are responsive, it looks amazing, and they understood their scope of production. A great Rougelike that can appeal to so many different aspects of other action genres, it makes for a good entry point of roguelike gaming. Hands down, this has to be one of the best games to come out of Kickstarter, and one of the better roguelikes release.

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8 / 10
Jul 5, 2016

Heart&Slash successfully transitions roguelike gameplay into the third-dimension with its fluid, fast-paced (and challenging) combat

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8 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2016

If you're looking for a fun-filled retro-style 3D arena brawler then you need to download Heart&Slash.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2016

A fun third person roguelite that you will pick up to play a round and spend far too long trying to get just that bit further.

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8 / 10
Feb 21, 2018

If you're looking for a hack and slash action release, and don't mind the extremely sensitive in-game camera and occasional game crash, then Heart and Slash might be what you're looking for. Hopefully, the game is soon patched so that it can offer a smoother experience for players! [Tracey separately reviewed the PS4 (8) and Switch (7) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]

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Simon Brown
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2016

All in all, Heart&Slash is a fun brawler rogue-lite with a quirky and charming presentation, it has a good sense of humour and a lot to offer fans of both genres. The unique elements it brings to the table definitely make the genre more approachable.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2016

Aheartfulofgames have created something special with Heart & Slash, it’s unrefined and could do with tweaking, but all of that can be forgiven if you are a fan of the genre.

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74%
Aug 11, 2016

Heart&Slash is a good game with great style that is unfortunately hampered by obvious problems.

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70 / 100
Jul 1, 2016

Heart&Slash isn’t perfect, but if you give it a chance you may find that there’s a lot to love in this charming, 3D roguelike.

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6 / 10
Aug 1, 2016

Heart&Slash has some enjoyable moments. The weapon and armour unlocks coupled with the randomly generated levels will keep you coming back, but ultimately, the experience is let down by unfair encounters and repetitive combat. It's a quirky combination of roguelike and brawler that will leave fans of either genre disappointed.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2016

Heart&Slash is a fun game marred by issues that should not plague this type of game. Frame rate stutters, a sporadic camera, and a seemingly useless dodge roll are almost dealbreakers in an action game of this type. Still, when I had a good run it felt good, and I can see the intentions of what the team was trying to achieve.

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Press Start
Top Critic
6 / 10
Jul 3, 2016

It’s a solid game, but not one that makes a mark on the genre. I sensed this would have been a game I enjoyed, but rather is felt limited in it’s potential, perhaps more so by the resources available to the independent developers, not their vision.

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6 / 10.0
Dec 24, 2017

Overall while Heart & Slash has some issues, the most concerning being that it is currently a bit crash-prone, it does a fairly good job of applying roguelike concepts to a brawler. While permadeath is obviously a guarantee the fact that you can carry over upgrades between games is a great benefit and since you’re consistently rewarded with new gear unlocks you’re heavily encouraged to continue to take on fights that are tough. If you love a stiff challenge and are willing to be patient with it Heart & Slash does pay off with some hard-won fun.

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2.5 / 5.0
Aug 15, 2016

There’s plenty of good here that’s sadly held back by a variety of issues that don’t necessarily lie with its developers, but most likely within finding the ideal balance between the genres it embraces.

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5 / 10.0
Jan 5, 2018

The first number of rounds that wasted my time, the multiple crashes and camera problems are just too big to overlook. It is such a shame, because the arsenal and action feels so grand. Maybe in time, and with an update, Heart&Slash is something I could adore.

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