The joy of Ratalaika Games titles is found in the variety they provide. Over the months it’s been that Ratalaika team who have provided us visual novels (Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies), platformers, puzzlers and more. Today that same team drop the sword swinging Apple Slash to Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, providing swashbuckling players the opportunity to embrace some serious innovation.
Available to purchase and download right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch, Apple Slash sees you playing as a mighty apple knight, one who will happily wield his slashing sword in hope of repelling a host of mysterious, yet charming, creatures.
It’s a murky marshland which plays host to the events of Apple Slash, but it’s an innovative attack system that is most interesting as you go about combining a single swing with multiple skills, all thanks to your unique rotating blade.
Exploring the world, fighting back against those you come up against is front and centre of Apple Slash, yet you can then throw in plenty of challenge too, ensuring that this may not quite be the one and done Ratalaika title that many may think it is.
The key features include:
- * God-like slash-based combat
- * Befriend charming creatures
- * Acquire powerful destructive skills
- * Roam freely in a vast ancient marshland
- * Memorable encounters and challenges
Our full review of Apple Slash will be along in the days ahead, delivering full thoughts as to how this sword swinger plays out on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
You’ll be able to grab a copy of Apple Slash from the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for a cost price of £4.99. It’s also kicking around on PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Game Description:
Repel an invasion of mysterious, charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality. In Apple Slash, you play as the mighty apple knight wielding his powerful slashing sword, where you embark on a quest full of creatively designed combat. Featuring innovative attack mechanics, combine one swing with multiple skills using your rotating blade. As you explore, you’ll find and combine various skills scattered around in the swamp with your aim to deal powerful attacks.
