Arachnophobia

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Arachnophobia is a single player action game. It was developed by Maker Games and was released on April 26, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

"Arachnophobia" is a single-player, first-person horror game where you must escape an abandoned hotel filled with creepy crawlers. The objective is to find missing parts and build equipment to defeat "Arachne". With a minimalistic HUD, a variety of furnished rooms, and no save/checkpoints, this short indie horror experience aims to be finished in under an hour.

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20%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a functional flashlight that enhances the gameplay experience.
The effort put into the game's design is evident, showcasing a unique concept that stands out.
The spider character is effectively creepy and adds to the horror atmosphere.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it nearly unplayable.
There is a lack of story and direction, leaving players confused about objectives.
The options menu is dysfunctional, failing to save settings and contributing to a frustrating user experience.

stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, movement glitches, and graphical errors that detract from the overall experience. Many users advise against purchasing it until these problems are resolved.
- “From falling through the worlds, to movement bugs galore, to enough graphics glitches to choke a donkey, save your money.”
- “It's really buggy.”
- “If all of the bugs and glitches were fixed, I could probably recommend it, but until then I don't think it's worth it.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, leaving players confused about their purpose and the presence of key elements, such as the giant spider. Reviewers express a desire for a coherent narrative to enhance the experience, which is currently marred by glitchy gameplay and a lack of direction.
- “At least give me some kind of a story, why am I there, why is this giant spider there, what do I need to do.”
- “Besides that, it's a typical bad indie horror with 0 story, glitchy gameplay & objects, and instadeaths.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to significant performance issues even on recommended hardware, such as the RTX 3070. Reviewers report numerous glitches, including falling through the world and various movement bugs, suggesting that the graphical quality is subpar and detracts from the overall experience.
- “From falling through the worlds, to movement bugs galore, to enough graphics glitches to choke a donkey, save your money.”
- “My 3070 started whining at the unchangeable graphics, so the recommended specs are wrong too.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being glitchy and lacking depth, with frequent instadeaths and minimal story engagement, leading to a frustrating experience typical of poorly executed indie horror games.
- “It's a typical bad indie horror with zero story, glitchy gameplay and objects, and instadeaths.”
- “The gameplay is riddled with glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “There are numerous instadeaths that make the gameplay frustrating.”