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Slope 2

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Glowing ball rolling down a neon track in a dark void
  • Genre Arcade games
  • Players 1
  • Session 4 min
  • Price Free
  • Updated

A glowing ball, a dark void and a track that narrows as the speed rises. Everything decorative has been removed: there are no collectibles, no upgrades and no second chances, only the ball rolling faster than it did a moment ago and two directions to steer it with. It is a pure reaction test, and the honesty of that is most of the appeal. The difficulty curve is unusual in that it never plateaus. Most endless games settle into a steady state where a competent player can survive indefinitely; this one keeps adding speed until the track outruns human reaction time. Every run therefore has a scheduled ending, and the only question is whether you reach it at forty seconds or at two minutes.

Controls
A and DSteer left and right
Arrow keysThe same
TouchSwipe or hold either side of the screen

How to play Slope 2

  1. Steer in taps rather than holds. A held input at speed carries the ball much further than intended.
  2. Watch the far end of the track. The near ground is already decided by the time you can see it.
  3. Stay central by default so that both directions remain available.
  4. Treat gaps as more dangerous than blocks. Falling is instant while a block sometimes only deflects you.
  5. Restart immediately. This is a reflex game and the feel of it fades within seconds of stopping.

Tips

  • The speed increase is relentless, so the plan has to be reading further ahead rather than steering faster.
  • Corners of the track are where most runs end, because the recovery room is on one side only.
  • A short deliberate run teaches more than a long lucky one.

Questions about Slope 2

How is it different from the original?

Everything is faster and the tracks are tighter. The escalation starts earlier and does not let up.

Are there any power-ups?

None at all. The design is deliberately stripped to steering and reaction.

What ends a run?

Hitting a red block or falling off the track.

Does it get faster forever?

Effectively yes, which is why every run has an ending.

Can I play it on a touch screen?

Yes, though the precision at high speed is easier with a keyboard.

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