About Slashing Simulator:
I admit to initially getting Slash It for its achievements, and it was super cheap (either alone or part of the Just1337 Christmas Purchase Together bundle) so I figured why not. However, it quickly proved to be a fun little game that is more than just another count in the game collector badge. There are six modes in the game, which are gradually unlocked with level progression. Classic makes use of the sense of rhythm and reaction time, while the other five will test your touch typing proficiency. As the score increases, the game raises the difficulty to match, forcing the player to react faster. The game is effectively a typing simulator since the player is trained to memorise key locations in order to type faster. It also trains hand-eye coordination because only one key is correct at any time (shown in white; the rest are in black). The soundtrack is also a pleasant surprise (not that I had any expectations in the first place). It may not be to everyone’s taste, and I feel it’s slightly out of place in a game like this, but I found it to be pretty good. Each mode has its own track, and my games are short enough that looping has not been a problem. The interface is rather basic and the relevant information is presented clearly on the screen. However, the background can be blinding at times which can be annoying in Classic, and may be a concern for some people. Ultimately, most people will get this for the same reasons they got Zup! (and its sequel, Zup! 2): it’s cheap, and there are a lot of achievements that are easy to get. If you happen to like the soundtrack, that is just the cherry on top.
