Slimes (Dragon Quest)

'''"Thou hast done well in defeating the Slime."

- Textbox speech when defeating a Slime in Dragon Warrior I ''' Slimes are the most recurrent and notorious enemies in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing videogames, appearing in all of the main games and spin-off series. They're even considered the mascots of the series.

Varieties
Slimes come in different colors, shapes and even places in hierarchy, the most notable ones are regular Slimes, She-Slimes, Slime stacks and Slime Kings. The regular blue slimes are usually among the weakest enemies, albeit to Goombas in Super Mario Bros or Metalls in Megaman games, they usually have stronger varieties that make formidable foes and even bosses. Metal slimes and their many varieties (except for Metal Slime Knight) are known for the massive amount of experience they give out, the stronger the metal slime variety the more experience it gives. King Slimes are the ruler of slimes and though some are good-natured they still have a extravagant demeanor and won't join the hero's party easily. Sometimes slimes act as good non-playable characters, party members and even game protagonists. When this is the case, they normally fight the Platypunks.