The moment you reach the main menu, it becomes immediately clear that this game is aesthetic-driven in a way few others are. Slay the Princess achieves something remarkable—it manages to be terrifying using nothing but black-and-white illustrations. Strip away the dialogue and play only with images and sound, and it would still send chills down your spine. The sheer atmosphere evoked through its hand-drawn art is incredible, proving that horror isn’t about realism—it’s about tone, composition, and suggestion. Beyond its visuals, the sound design is outstanding, dynamically shifting based on the narrative’s twists and turns. The experience feels like a surreal, psychological horror symphony, perfectly orchestrated to heighten unease and immersion. And then there’s the voice acting, which is nothing short of phenomenal. The performances add immense depth to the dialogue, bringing every eerie, tense, and sometimes even darkly humorous moment to life. Taken as a whole, Slay the Princess doesn’t just have great presentation—it has an audiovisual identity that stands among the best in the genre.

The storytelling is sharp, intricate, and highly replayable, with countless variations that encourage exploration beyond a single playthrough. The game isn’t just about reaching different endings—it’s about how the narrative unfolds and morphs based on player choices, keeping the experience fresh and compelling even after multiple runs. As the story progresses, its horror elements gradually take a backseat in favor of something more ethereal and abstract. While this may not appeal to everyone, the shift feels deliberate and fitting, adding a sense of mystique that motivates players to uncover every possible path and interpretation. That said, while the writing is undoubtedly clever, it also ventures into very surreal, almost cryptic storytelling that may not resonate with everyone. It’s a bold, ambitious narrative, but one that some players may find too “out there” to fully connect with.