Slime-san
Aug 03, 2017 9 years ago
"Slime-san was minding his own business, sliming around in a peaceful forest when suddenly…A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Now deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worms intestines and back out its mouth!" The standalone expansion content was added to the base game through free updates. The Xbox and PlayStation 4 release is under the version title Slime-san: Superslime Edition. The Nintendo Switch release will be updated to the new version as well.
What it’s like
Slime-san delivers a high-octane precision platforming experience defined by snappy controls and relentless momentum. The premise is delightfully absurd: swallowed whole by a giant worm, you must navigate the visceral, organic labyrinth of its intestines to escape before being digested. This setup creates a tone that balances grotesque biological horror with lighthearted, charismatic charm. Gameplay revolves around mastering unique movement mechanics—sliding, jumping, and wall-jumping—with a focus on tight, responsive physics rather than narrative depth or complex combat systems. The structure is linear but dense, offering a challenging core loop that rewards muscle memory and quick reflexes. Critics praise the variety of environments and the satisfying 'feel' of the platforming, noting that while the story is minimal, the game’s personality shines through its visual style and energetic pacing. The inclusion of co-op modes adds significant replay value, transforming the solitary challenge into a shared, frantic adventure.
Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerGameplay / MechanicsPacingDifficulty / ChallengePolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The narrative is extremely thin and serves primarily as a vehicle for gameplay; players seeking deep lore or character development will find little here. · The difficulty curve can be steep and unforgiving, potentially frustrating those who prefer casual or accessible platformers.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, opencritic.com, nintendolife.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 07, 20179 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 07, 20179 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 07, 20179 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 03, 20179 years ago |
