{"product_id":"slain-back-from-hell-switch","title":"Slain: Back from Hell - Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (Mature)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-7-2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoby Score (1-10): \u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Action, Side view, Platform, Fantasy, 2D scrolling, Direct control\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Type(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlain: Back from Hell \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou control the fate of Bathoryn, a doomed hero in a Gothic world, who seeks to liberate six cursed realms from six deadly overlords. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHe must battle his way through this blighted land, packed with gruesome pixel art foes before ascending (or sometimes descending) into a stronghold, all the while defeating fiendish traps and vile monsters alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of every domain Bathoryn will confront a mighty foe - defeat it and his quest continues to its ultimate destiny. Fail, and you'll die gruesomely \u0026amp; mauled by werewolves, disintegrated by floating monstrosities, squashed by great weights or torn apart by hidden blades. And you will fail… \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThere are 3 key areas to be mastered in order to vanquish Slain: Back from Hell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLearn to wield 3 deadly elemental weapons, each one exploiting weaknesses in different enemy types. Each has a different combo, timing and use. Mastering quick switching between weapons is the path to victory! \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGlean the placement and timings of enemies and booby traps. \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGenerate, conserve and unleash your Mana wisely. \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the heavy metal visuals is an even heavier metal soundtrack recorded by Curt Victor Bryant (formally of Celtic Frost). \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n * Challenging ‘elemental'- based melee and magical combat\n * 6 hours of bone-crushing, metal-fueled mayhem \u0026amp; gore\n * Choose from 3 unique weapons in your fight against the demon hordes.\n * Full soundtrack recorded by Curt Victor Bryant formally of Celtic Frost. \\m\/\n * Cunningly concealed secrets (shhh).\n * Boss fights, mini-boss fights, sub-mini- boss fights \u0026amp; macro-sub- mini-boss fights.\n * No laborious levelling, no tedious grinding, no wimpy crafting!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlain! (later updated as Slain: Back from Hell) is a single-player side-scrolling action platform game. The story follows Bathoryn, a warrior resurrected from death and compelled to rid a gothic realm of its overlords. His quest takes him through ruined castles, cursed forests, and blood-soaked dungeons where monstrous forces hold dominion. The player's role is to guide Bathoryn through each hostile environment, defeating grotesque creatures and ultimately slaying the lords of each domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGameplay emphasizes precise combat mixed with traditional platforming. Bathoryn wields a sword that can be swung for quick attacks or charged for more powerful strikes. Timing and positioning are critical, as enemies often counter careless aggression with heavy damage. Players must also employ blocks and parries, turning defensive actions into opportunities for retaliation. Magical abilities can be unlocked and used alongside melee attacks, offering ranged options against swarms or stronger foes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe stages are structured as linear gauntlets filled with enemies, traps, and environmental hazards. Players traverse spike pits, collapsing platforms, and other deadly obstacles, where platforming accuracy is as important as combat skill. Boss encounters cap off major sections of the game, requiring mastery of both offensive and defensive techniques to overcome their patterns. 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