VanySlash Review: A Sexy Witch Action RPG With Costume Collecting
The review highlights VanySlash's focus on character appeal over mechanical depth, positioning it as a niche title for players who prioritize visual charm in action RPGs.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Game Spark reviewed VanySlash, a 3D action RPG starring a melee witch named Vanny who wields a talking axe. The game features six hidden costumes, customization items, and a quest system. The reviewer found the combat dated but praised the character model and costume variety. VanySlash is planned for release on PC via Steam.
Game Spark's hands-on report on VanySlash centers on its protagonist, Vanny, a witch who cannot cast magic and instead fights with a talking axe named Magnus III. The game is set in a fantasy world where Vanny and Magnus search for ancient magical tools, starting at a tavern called Goblin's Bar. The structure is straightforward: take quests from the goblin tavern master, clear dungeons for money, and advance the story. Free quests unlock gradually for leveling and earning extra cash.
The combat is described as a throwback to musou-style action, with enemies swarming in numbers rather than presenting soul-like challenges. The reviewer notes the movement is eight-directional and not smooth, the battles are shallow, and dungeons are long and easy to get lost in, comparing the gameplay to action RPGs from about twenty years ago. Bosses offer some gimmicks, but the overall design favors button-mashing over careful dodging.
What carries the game, according to the report, is Vanny's visual design. The character model is detailed, with exaggerated curves and physics that animate her movements. Six costumes are hidden in the game, including a cyberpunk-style outfit, a bath towel, and heavy armor. Headgear, accessories, and effects can be found in dungeons, and a key item called the Goblin's Screw can be given to an NPC to partially destroy costumes, adding a fetishistic layer. Costumes provide stat boosts regardless of which one is worn, and the game includes emotes like a silly dance and a wiggling motion.
The reviewer recommends the game to players who are drawn to the screenshots, despite the dated gameplay. VanySlash is planned for release on PC via Steam.
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