Last Updated on September 21, 2024 by TM
Slap Kings is a fun and exciting casual mobile game that is fast-paced. It was developed with a simple, yet addictive gameplay by Lion Studios. This arcade game position players against AI-controlled opponents in a comical slap battle.
Slap Kings has a clear objective which is to slap the hell out of your opponent in a one-on-one slap competition using a power meter to measure the degree of clap rendered. Here is an in-depth review of the various aspects of Slap Kings.
Gameplay
This popular game has a very simple gameplay that is clear and easy to understand. Although, it has an easy guide or tutorial as some would call it to walk you through on how to play.
As mentioned earlier, you play as a character in a slap battle against an AI-controlled opponent, each character takes Individual turns until the health bar is executed.
Whoever is left standing emerge victorious. In the player’s place, he is asked to proceed to the next level. This progression continues as you defeat more opponents.
While playing, you are quick to notice a moving power meter above the characters (player and AI opponent) that helps to deliver powerful slaps when timed appropriately, preferably at the highest point.
Sound and Graphics
Slap Kings has a colourful and cartoonish 3D graphics that blends with its light-hearted tone and humour. It is staged on a small battle arena with NPCs hanging around, making different expressive sounds and reactions.
The animations are smooth and visually appealing. It compliments the slap sound effects the plays during each session of the gameplay. That said , I didn’t notice any background music playing which is not typical for most games.
Physics and Mechanics
The physics mechanics found on Slap Kings is a basic one that was properly implemented to create an illusion of impactful slaps. However the physics system is inflated for comedic effect to appeal more to the game world.
During play, you will notice that when a slap lands on an opponent, they sometimes stumble backward or even get knocked off the screen depending on how heavy the slap was. This works well for a casual game of this tone.
As mentioned earlier, the accuracy of your slaps is controlled by a timing meter which adds some level of skills to Slap Kings as players must learn to carefully time their taps to deliver a powerful blow.
Level Progression and Difficulty
The mode of advancement in Slap Kings happens through level progression with difficulty increasing after every win. The Player gets matched with a tougher opponent with higher abilities(health, special defence etc) and is forced to battle for victory.
In order to compete, players have the option to upgrade their character’s health and power with coins which are earned after every successive wins or advertisement watched. There is even a beginners league that updates your rank status as you advace.
Players does have the option of customizing their outfit, wearing protective helmet and other kits neccessary to emerge victorious.Players also have the option to revive themselves via rewarded ads after losing their battle.
Monetization
Slap Kings is a free-to-play game with ads and in-app purchases infused into it. Players have the option of either buying coins and upgrades using real money or watch ads to earn extra coins.
Watching rewarded ads sometimes can be very beneficial during tough sessions but if you find it intuitive, you have the option to purchase the ads free version. Slap Kings does have a store as well.
Final Thoughts
Slap Kings is seen as a popular game that is easy to master and appealing to everyone, it has some downsides. While the game seems addictive, it appears to have a gameplay that is repetitive at the same time.
This is often due to the fact that in an attempt to keep Slap Kings gameplay simple and short, it appears to be missing more depth like advance strategies, different modes etc. This is the expectation for some though.
Also, there is no multiplayer option which we would love to have on this, you know competing with others and all. I will conclude by saying that Slap Kings is an entertaining game that is ideal for casual gaming.
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