Slain: Back from Hell Drops on X1
Xbox One gamers can now get their hands bloody just in time for Halloween as the gory, heavy metal combat of puzzle platformer Slain: Back from Hell hits their console of choice today for $14.99 USD. Scott reviewed the PC version of the game back in August and said this:
“What stands out to me in this case, is that between how terrible the initial release was, and how the folks at Wolf Brew had to literally crawl out of the abyss to turn Slain into a competent title. Slain: Back From Hell is truly metal in very sense of the word. An amazing soundtrack, satisfying combat, and some challenging platform interspersed with some fun boss battles make Slain’s overhaul one worth looking into further. You may never be as metal as this game is, but that’s almost impossible to do. Wolf Brew did what many devs seem to shy away from, and despite a rocky release, they turned this title into one worth your time and money.”
A collaboration between independent game publisher Digerati Distribution & Marketing and indie game developers Andrew Gilmour & 22nd Century Toys, Slain puts a strategic twist on the classic hack-and-slash games of the ‘80s and ‘90s by having players slashing, blasting and shredding a bevy of monstrosities into gory bits.
Set in a dark, archaic world, Slain has players take control of a grizzled warrior as they seek to liberate the kingdom from deadly overlords. Using elemental weapons, lethal mana attacks and cunning skill, players will battle and exploit the weaknesses of enemies to either save the doomed land or face being slain themselves. A brooding heavy metal soundtrack from former Celtic Frost member Curt Victor Bryant adds to the ferocity and gothic aura of the game, serving to heighten the intensity throughout the myriad battles.
After initially releasing on PC earlier this year, Slain underwent a complete overhaul that has been widely praised by critics and gamers alike. Since being revamped, Slain’s Metacritic score has increased 35 points to 75% and the community has lauded Digerati, Andrew Gilmour & 22nd Century Toys for their commitment to Slain’s post-launch update efforts.
Source: Press Release