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Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Slime Rancher 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Ben Kendall and updated 8 weeks ago.
Play Overview
Different types of slimes can be combined and grown by feeding them specific items, and sometimes plorts from other species. If a slime eats more than two different "plorts", it becomes an aggressive malevolent black slime called a Tarr, which causes havoc on the farm and must be washed away with precious water.
The appeal of the game is in the open-ended farming, not unlike Stardew Valley. Only here you are in a 3D open world and with a more focused remit of farming just slimes. That said, there are many different kinds that lead to a complex web of collecting, feeding and breeding. This is extended by the scarcity of a particular slime determining its market price, a small touch that adds a layer of realism to the otherwise unreal experience.
The result is a game that combines gentle exploration with whimsical and lighthearted farming to create a laidback experience that's silly fun, yet still requires strategy and savvy selling to make the most out of what you have.
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7+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.
Costs
Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
In-game purchases offer more aesthetic options for the world via "The Galactic Bundle" and "The Secret Style Bundle". These are included in the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Slime Rancher Plortable Edition brings the game to Nintendo Switch and includes previous DLC.
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Game Details
Release Date: 14/10/2016
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Simulation (Action, Collecting, Platform, Shooting and Strategy)
Accessibility: 27 features
Components: 3D First-Person, Cartoon, Day and Night and Open World
Developer: Monomi Park (@MonomiPark)

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