You control the fate of Bathoryn, a doomed hero in a Gothic world, who seeks to liberate six cursed realms from six deadly overlords.

He must battle his way through this blighted land, packed with gruesome pixel art foes before ascending (or sometimes descending) into a stronghold, all the while defeating fiendish traps and vile monsters alike.

At the heart of every domain Bathoryn will confront a mighty foe - defeat it and his quest continues to its ultimate destiny. Fail, and you’ll die gruesomely – mauled by werewolves, disintegrated by floating monstrosities, squashed by great weights or torn apart by hidden blades. And you will fail…

There are 3 key areas to be mastered in order to vanquish Slain: Back from Hell.

- Learn to wield 3 deadly elemental weapons, each one exploiting weaknesses in different enemy types. Each has a different combo, timing and use. Mastering quick switching between weapons is the path to victory!
- Glean the placement and timings of enemies and booby traps.
- Generate, conserve and unleash your Mana wisely.

Accompanied by the heavy metal visuals is an even heavier metal soundtrack recorded by Curt Victor Bryant (formally of Celtic Frost).

Installer update (16th December 2017) [macOS Only]

• Installer update - No game files were changed.

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Windows Update (04th December 2017) [Windows Only]

• Installer maintenance update - No game files were changed.

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Slain: Back From Hell (19 August 2016)

• This update revamps Slain! to Slain: Back From Hell!
• Includes support for Galaxy features for Windows & Mac.
• All three supported operating systems have the "Back From Hell" update.

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Patch 1.25 (13 June 2016)

• This update is for the Windows version of the game.
• Added a new enemy: Dark Soul. Beware, these tormented souls hunger for your mana!
• Added a new boss: The Werebeast. You'll need all your skill to take on this ninja-like foe at the end of the Wolf Cave!
• Added a victory headbang.
• After defeating a boss, headbanging will ensue.
• Improved AI of flying enemies. They'll now swoop at you instead of just mindlessly flying left and right!

• Bug fixes and small improvements all over the place.

Patch 1 (16 May 2016)

• This update is for Windows. The Mac and Linux versions will be updated ASAP.
• This update fixes the functionality problems of the game, plus tightens up and expands other key aspects.

CONTROL

• Improved the main character's movement to feel more fluid and fun (this includes the Wolf form too).
• Improved the player's dodge manoeuvre to be quicker and more useful.
• Fixed the horrible lag on the keyboard inputs.

HUB AREA

• Added a "Cleared" message above any stages that you've already finished.
• You'll also be asked if you want to enter the stage so there's no chance of entering by accident!

UI

• Added in new menu screens for Keyboard and Gamepad controls.
• If you're in a level that you've already cleared, you can now exit back to the Hub area from the pause menu.
• The in-game font has been updated to be more legible.
• Added in an icon to indicate that the game is saving.

ENEMIES

• Added a bit more variation to the enemy AI. Some enemies will follow you off edges now rather than being cautious!
• Rebuilt the existing boss battles from scratch, and gave some of them new attacks.
• Added a new boss encounter: Malikesh the Imp and his bodyguard.

GENERAL

• Moving platforms now move a lot more smoothly.
• Overhauled all of the dialogue.
• Added support for Xbox 360, Xbox One and PS4 gamepads.
• Improved the tutorial text. It now tells you which buttons to press based on your connected gamepad or chosen keyboard control scheme.
• Reduced the amount of time spent on the death screen.
• Your progress is now saved at checkpoints.
• Updated all of the introduction screens for each level.
• Added in cross fading between scenes. So no more abrupt and jarring transitions between levels.

AUDIO

• Improved the volume balance.
• Added in many new sound effects.
• Added in a new music track.

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Patch 1.0.5927.27778 (25 March 2016)

• Added longer delay between menu input polling
• Increase joystick threshold for menu input
• Fixed quit option. Wasn't working correctly.

Skull Pub Hub:

• Activated sewers portal
• Changed flow req on portals: Sewers is unlocked after WW and Old Town is unlocked after WT

Castlebridge:

• Removed fire font from skelly fire fight
• Pulled out vroll guards that were still getting activated
• Replaced hound master for vroll guard final portal event to hogre