Comparison

Night Slashers vs Crunchyroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Night Slashers

Experience a classic horror-themed beat 'em up with updated visuals and controls. Battle supernatural creatures across seven stages, facing challenging bosses. Unlock additional content for an expanded gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Free trial of the first level
  • Expanded hero roster
  • Enhanced controls and combat
  • Upgraded visual effects
  • Classic and new OST options
  • Revamped character selection
Features
Read full description

Play Night Slashers: Remake for free – unlock the full game for extra levels, characters, gameplay modifiers, and more! Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, set in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors. Prepare to step into the shoes of the unlikely heroes, as they battle hordes of supernatural foes and terrifying monsters. In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. Join the fight, experience the adrenaline, and embrace the horror. Your darkest nightmares await… Night Slashers is a classic arcade game that originated in 1993 and still stands as one of the best titles in the beat 'em up genre to this day! Gameplay consists of seven distinct stages, each subdivided into multiple sections. You can advance by navigating from left to right within each stage, combating waves of enemies to progress. Attempting to proceed further without eliminating foes halts the screen’s scroll until all the threats are dealt with. Upon reaching the end of each level, a climactic showdown with a formidable boss awaits. Achieve victory over the boss to advance. Features: • Free trial version: Play the first level of the game with one playable character - Christopher Smith • Expanded hero roster: Choose from a unique roster of heroes and plunge into the fight. • Enhanced Controls and Combat Mechanics: Take full control of your character with improved controls and combat mechanics. Execute combos, aerial attacks, and special moves, making the gameplay engaging and satisfying. • Upgraded Visual Effects: From blood splatters to dynamic lighting, witness the horror unfold with updated visual effects that heighten the intensity of the gameplay. • Sound and Music Perfection: Enjoy a high-quality haunting soundtrack. Choose between the classic OST to feed your nostalgia or the newly-arranged music for a modern-day experience. • Character Selection Screen Overhaul: Try the revamped character selection screen showcasing the heroes in a more engaging and visually striking way.

About

Crunchyroll

Embark on a thrilling escape from a sinking luxury cruise ship. Solve puzzles, navigate changing environments, and uncover the truth behind your predicament. This adventure game requires a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership.

Highlights
  • Escape a sinking ship
  • Solve environmental puzzles
  • Navigate dynamic levels
  • Uncover a hidden truth
  • Interact with passengers
  • Utilize found items
Read full description

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Exclusive to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Memberships In Gift, play as the protagonist, who wakes up from an unknown accident on a destroyed luxury cruise ship that is slowly sinking. The game revolves around the story of his attempts to escape from the sinking ship and help various passengers he encounters along his journey. Tilting ship remains and rising water levels cause your route to constantly change, making the situation vary dramatically depending on timing, even in the same location. You'll need to use abandoned items to build strategic escape routes. Move things around to solve puzzles and navigate your way through different actions. At the end of your journey, get ready to discover the truth behind the protagonist! Key Features: - Memories and mysteries follow you on your journey. - A variety of passengers need help along the way, some familiar seeming, others insane! - Tilting interiors and rising water levels make each location a challenge to beat. - Incoming waves and falling wood make your escape perilous. Be careful where you go! - Jump, push and sprint your way through the sinking ship! ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy ad-free streaming - 1,300+ titles, 46,000+ episodes, and simulcasts shortly after they air in Japan. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan memberships also include offline viewing, Crunchyroll Store discounts, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, multi-device streaming, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Night Slashers4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Night Slashers at 4.3 against Crunchyroll's 3.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Night Slashers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Slashers holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Night Slashers versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight SlashersCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size629 MB1.3 GB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperForever Entertainment S.A.Crunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Night Slashers

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crunchyroll

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Night Slashers

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Night Slashers free?
Night Slashers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Night Slashers or Crunchyroll?
Night Slashers is rated higher. Night Slashers averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Night Slashers or Crunchyroll have ads?
Neither Night Slashers nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

Other comparisons