Update (Fri 1st May, 2020 13:50 BST): FDG Entertainment has now revealed that Slayin 2 will launch on Switch on 7th May, with a full story mode and two-player co-op mode to enjoy. It'll be available with 35% off at launch for $7.79 / €7.79; the regular price will be $11.99 / €11.99.
Original Article (Thu 9th Jan, 2020 12:00 GMT): FDG Entertainment has revealed that it will be launching Slayin 2 exclusively on Nintendo Switch, describing it as "the world's first endless action RPG".
The announcement comes via a social media post; FDG says that the game is coming "soon" and will include a couch co-op mode, and has provided a short trailer to show us what it's all about.
That's all that's been shared about the upcoming title thus far, but we'd guess it'll share lots of similarities with its predecessor, simply called Slayin. That, too, was described as "the world's first endless action RPG" - we'll let FDG off considering it's technically the same series - and was released on mobile platforms back in 2013. Here's an official description of the original:
Slayin: THE WORLD’S FIRST ENDLESS ACTION RPG! Slayin will test your skills like no other endless game on the App Store. Don’t get yourself fooled by its charming retro graphics and motivating chiptune soundtrack. In this game, death lurks behind every corner! Your task sounds all so simple. First choose from one of six heroes. Then slay as many monsters as possible, while leveling up and getting more powerful equipment and spells along the way. But there’s a catch: once you die, you’re gone for good!
FDG tells us to stay tuned for more info on Slayin 2, so we'll be doing just that. In the meantime, feel free to share your thoughts on this one in the comments below.
Comments (72)
Wow another endless old school "RPG" can't wait
This looks awful. I'm sorry, but it looks awful. I normally try to avoid commenting on stuff that doesn't interest me. I'm in a mood today I guess. This looks awful.
Yeah, how about no?
I'll pass. And since NL asked me if that was all I could think of.... Yes, that was all.
I'll.
Pass.
The pixel art looks pretty decent, gameplay looks pretty mobiley. I won't write it off just yet.
so it's a rogue like beat em up? clash of carrots had a mode like that.
come to think of it i played a mmo like that too, dragonica/dragonsaga
Woah, some really harsh comments
This is a quality game and the description for Slayin 1 isn't a good fit for Slayin 2 as the console sequel goes way beyond part 1. Also, only part 1 was the 'first endless action rpg'.
It looks a lot like Drancia Saga. Was Drancia an endless rpg?
Wow that looks really really BORING, just endless fighting?
No thank you
So it's another Rouguelike?
Wow, so surprising.
@DockEllisD So mean! But at least a creative 'pass' xD! Game is good though, wouldn't be surprised to see you as player later
They'll slap the RPG label onto pretty much anything these days, won't they?
It looks interesting, but if it has permadeath like the first one, I'll pass. I hate having the risk of losing all my progress over a few bad moves.
@Bunkerneath It'll have quests and you move on a world map to select stages with different goals. Also has a town where you buy things and upgrades.
@DrDaisy There's no permadeath in Slayin 2, progress will be saved.
I’ve got played the first one and it was enjoyable for a few minutes. Hopefully they add more content to the 2nd one, because the concept of the first one was fun, just not enough content to keep you hooked.
@WickedUnicarnBoi Slayin 2 is much bigger, yup. Did you play the V2.0 update on mobile? That added more heroes and was a very popular free content update.
@Future777 Okay. Now I'm more interested. I still think the RPG label is overused in the gaming industry though. If stuff like this counts as an RPG, I can call the Metroid Prime games (with the exception of Pinball) first-person shooters. They're adventure games as well (sort of), but that doesn't change the fact that there's a lot of shooting in those games, and you can bet your ass that if you could upgrade your equipment and/or abilities with points, they'd be called RPGs as well.
@DockEllisD Yes it's an FDG published game. All opinions welcome, I always love to comb through the internet and check the temperature. Good or bad it's always helpful ^_^
@DrDaisy Nintendolife misread our Tweet, Slayin 2 is not an endless action RPG and they just used our old 2013 App Store description of Slayin 1. Here's the official description for Slayin 2 which is going to be released in the coming days so you're properly informed:
"Slayin returns and this time you can bring a friend!
Engage endless hordes of monsters up close as a valiant knight, or shower them with arrows, bombs and spells using 8 unlockable heroes with completely different skillsets and playstyles.
Face the forces of darkness alone or team up with a friend in local co-op with a drop-in multiplayer feature.
Watch each others backs, hoard treasures, revive your fallen teammate and keep up your combos in your endless pursuit of fame and fortune.
Unravel ancient mysteries, defeat legendary bosses and discover hidden areas while you explore the world of Slayin 2.
@DockEllisD Thanks man!
I thought that actually looked pretty fun. Reminded me a bit of Guardian Heroes on the Sega Saturn. Different art style, but similar concept in terms of the volume of enemies and a choice of heroes to play as. Colour me intrigued!
@Ajent Glad you like it! ^_^ We'll gradually release more material and info before launch so please stay tuned!
@Future777 Didnt see any of that in the video, so how was I supposed to know that?
Guess you part of the Dev team then
@Bunkerneath Yep, you're right and right!
HELL yeah, this looks f'ing AMAZING and I already emailed FDG about getting on the list for a review code. @Future777, The Ghost Generation is DOWN.
Nice, for the right price I may eventually check this out.
@Future777 I myself am not interested in this kind of game, but I just wanted to give a token of appreciation as it's always nice to see devs engage with the community and clear out any potential doubts.
Seems to me the writer intentionally misinterpreted the announcement to polarize 🤔 they are clearly referring to the predecessor as the first but anyways I'm in!
Loved the mobile game and been waiting for a nice ol' couch-coop game to play with my brother ^^
This doesn't look bad at all. But yeah, its endless...so pass!
@DockEllisD lol same smash and Pokemon isn’t my thing at all either, I got smash and 2 days later I sent it back as could not understate hype.
If this game does couch co-op correctly then I will be very interested. The game play def looks like something I would enjoy as long the progression is fun and works on co-op.
@Future777 Played quite a bit of the original on mobile, never got very far, but part of that was touch control pad/buttons. The gameplay was very enjoyable, though. Great little formula.
The main gameplay mode is like an arena melee battle game, from what I remember. On mobile, it was left/right/jump and your sword was always out. This looks like a nice upgrade and the co-op is intriguing. My son played it too. We might be into this.
I wasn't much impressed with the video, and the smarmy press release with its patronizing "We know it looks like crap, but trust us, it's AWESOME!" language only pushed me away further.
@baller98 Maybe later, depends on the demand. It will launch digital only and we don't have any physical plans right now.
@Henmii The 'endless' only applies to Slayin 1, not Slayin 2
@GhostGeneration Thank you for your interest! ^_^
@aaronsullivan Thank you! Yes I think it will be a great co-op experience with your son. Controls are left right and you can change layers (foreground/background) + use special attacks. Sprites are also not auto-running anymore. It's optimized for controllers compared to Slayin 1 which was optimized for Touch controls
@Future777,
Thanks for the answer!
@Future777 No worries! I've already gotten in touch with one of your press contacts. I'm excited about this one and I'm really looking forward to seeing it in action ASAP!
Is it possible to necro-bump a news article?
@mjharper Apparently, yes.
I've seen worse titles on the eshop and ones that play just as bad. With being said not my cup of tea.
Just bring MAPLE STORY to switch...
Looks like Towerfall but a roguelite. I played the first one on mobile and it was a decent distraction, this looks way better in every way lol.
@Old_Man_Nintendo
Your icon and that comment... Manifique!
eShop...easy pass...........
This is the most blatant case of false advertising since my suit against the movie The Neverending Story.
I get some of the skepticism here, but c'mon, the original mobile game was actually pretty awesome from what I recall, and this looks even better. Very interested to see how this comes out.
@Future777
Are you the kid programming this shovelware in their basement? How much did you parents pay Nintendo Life to advertise your Switch mobile game?
The original is one of mobiles best games - ignore the negative comments this looks like it could be a real winner!
As someone that played Slayin’ 1 for free, it was good for what it was, and it was definitely one of those games I could pick up if I didn’t have my Switch on me. This is definitely a significant improvement over the first, and I actually had my eyes peeled on the sequel at one point. With a ~$8 price point, I’d be happy to spend that Day 1. It’d be a nice break game in between Tales of Vesperia sessions.
Dragon Quest 11 felt endless to me, which made me end up disliking it eventually... and I have played much longer RPGs in the past.
I enjoyed Slayin' as a mobile game YEARS ago. But games like Downwell have completely refined the formula so much since then. And the price tag is a little too steep...
@Old_Man_Nintendo oh wow didn’t realize the game was already out and had been played by people so it could be deemed shovelware!
I don't know... This looks like something I'd sink a lot of time into. Price is right too. I'm looking forward to it!
....Eh. I got other games to play.
@Old_Man_Nintendo No need to be so unpleasant. I read your comment before watching the video, and it ended up looking decent enough to me. Not worthy of your vitriol, for sure.
I hope NL reviews it while the price is low. If it’s good I’ll buy it.
@iNintendo
Oh wow you just have also not realized it had a 2 at the end of it's title so people may have played the first title in this shovelware series
@Deliesh
So the repetitive gameplay looked decent to you? Then please look at Katana Zero it may blow your mind with it's actual excellence
@Old_Man_Nintendo play games before judging dude 😉
@Old_Man_Nintendo I'm older than you and it's parent (singular) now because my father is already dead. I hope you have a great day sir.
@geo-shifter Thank you very much!
@iNintendo Thanks a lot! ^_^
the original is pretty good IMO for a mobile game with touch controls it’s very simple but there’s a lot of strategy to staying alive
Looks like farts but might give it a chance when it inevitably goes on sale for 90% off.
@Future777
If your older than me than you should know better than to give this game two seconds of your time and any of your dollars.
Meh, for less than £8, why not.
Can't hurt to see what it's like.
@cptspaulding I believe the first one is free online and on mobile, and seems to be similar tot he sequel gameplay-wise. GIve it a shot, it might change your mind
That said... yeah, it does look kinda needless overcomplication of a simple formula the first one was. Time will tell.
This is great news for people who use their Switch to play ugly, run-of-the-mill mobile-phone games.
Insta buy for me, I loved the first one.
Where's this 35% off?. 'I'm trying to pre-purchase!
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