Heart&Slash is a 3D brawler that is set in a world where machines are all that remains from the Human civilization. You play as Heart, an innocent robot fighting to escape the grip of the evil and all seeing machine QuAsSy (Quality Assurance Systems). But make no mistake Heart&Slash is a hard game. Every death is permanent and means a new randomly generated level for you to start over with a different set of weapons and items you can use, new enemies to fight and secrets to explore.
Platforms
Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 XONEGenres
Adventure Arcade Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Indie Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Science fiction
Languages: English and 8 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
PS4Blog.net
By TraceyIf 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.]
NintendoWorldReport
By Daan KoopmanThe 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.
Nindie Spotlight
By Nindie SpotlightOverall 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.
Niche Gamer
By Michael JordanThis 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.
Twinfinite
By Sven BoonenThere’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.
