Yahtzee reviews Slitterhead, a Japanese horror game from the creator of Silent Hill and Forbidden Siren. Explore its possession mechanics, combat, and story in this in-depth analysis.
Walkthrough
- 1The game's premise involves possessing humans to fight against Slitterheads, monsters that possess humans and eat brains.
- 2Core gameplay is melee hack-and-slash combat with a possession mechanic that allows players to switch bodies to gain buffs and overwhelm enemies.
- 3Players must identify disguised Slitterheads using a sight-jacking mechanic, though environmental clues and visual effects often make this redundant.
- 4The game features a mission-based structure with conversations and combat sections in urban environments.
- 5The story introduces a time loop and then becomes increasingly convoluted with plot twists about the nature of Slitterheads and their coexistence with humanity.
- 6Progression is sometimes halted by mandatory optional objectives to unlock characters, some of whom have little plot relevance.
Tips
- Rapidly body-switch between possessed individuals to take advantage of buffs and avoid being overwhelmed in combat.
- Utilize the parry system, but don't rely on it solely, as multiple enemies can easily stun-lock you.
- The sight-jacking mechanic is present but often unnecessary due to other visual cues pointing to Slitterheads.
- Be prepared for a convoluted and often nonsensical story that may require replaying missions or finding optional characters.
- The game's horror elements are minimal; focus on the unique possession mechanics rather than expecting traditional scares.
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