: The game is praised for its "solid art direction," which creates a sharp contrast between its cute, storybook aesthetic and the extreme, "twisted" violence. Fairytale Fights Review - Game Informer
: On consoles (PS3/Xbox 360), players use the right analog stick to control the direction and angle of their weapon swings.
This feature is the game's main mechanical hook, differentiating it from standard hack-and-slash titles through the following details: Dynamic Slicing ("Salami Violence") Fairytale Fights
: Blood splatters remain on the level until it is finished, rather than disappearing. Other Noteworthy Aspects
: There are over 100 weapons available, ranging from standard swords and axes to wacky blunt objects like carrots, bratwursts, and even a "beaver on a spit". : The game is praised for its "solid
The most "solid" and frequently highlighted feature of (2009) is its Dynamic Slicing system , also colloquially referred to by the developers as "Salami Violence" .
: Instead of using canned animations for enemy deaths, the game uses a real-time slicing engine. Other Noteworthy Aspects : There are over 100
: This allows you to carve enemies into specific chunks, lop off individual limbs, or bisect them horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Related Gore & Liquid Features