![]() ![]() It becomes apparent very quickly that the world of Slay the Princess is not as it seems. Spoiler alert: slaying her will not be that easy (if you choose to in the first place). Not completely surprised, given how effectively Black Tabby Games has nailed down branching narratives in Scarlet Hollow, but surprised by how complex the premise becomes despite the seemingly simple task you’re given. I was pleasantly surprised during my handful of playthroughs of the demo just how differently the first two chapters panned out based on my choices. Do you play a brash, no-bullshit character that listens to the narrator and acts, no questions asked? A reluctant hero who questions why you’re being tasked with “slaying” the princess? Or do you say screw it, reject all expectations and try to force your own path? As soon as the scene unfolds and the somber background tune kicks in, you’re given the simple prerogative: slay the princess, or the world will end.Īs the protagonist, you’ll control the narrative through decisions related to actions and dialogue. Additionally, Slay the Princess is fully voice acted, delivering a truly immersive experience. Abby Howard’s visually striking and iconic art is fully animated this time around–bushes, tree branches, and leaves shake and shuffle in an eerie, dreamlike manner, and the camera slightly pivots based as you move your mouse. Slay the Princess appears to follow a storybook format – sections of the game are separated by chapters, and the player is guided (or misled?) by a sardonic and seemingly omniscient narrator (voiced by Jonathan Sims). Slay the Princess feels more satirical, more tongue-in-cheek, and more likely to throw the player right into the deep end of chaos and cosmic horror than the slow-burn of Scarlet Hollow. This is a formula I know all too well from the three currently released episodes of Black Tabby Games’ ongoing title, Scarlet Hollow but despite going into the demo of Slay the Princess with those expectations, I get the feeling the latter will pull less punches than the former. When you step into a sepia-toned world crafted by Black Tabby Games, there’s a couple things you can expect: a cast of quirky characters, dark humor, and the occasional macabre shot of something grotesque that reminds you–yep, this is a horror game. ![]()
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