Arachnophobia
- April 26, 2022
- Maker Games
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The flashlight works well and adds to the gameplay experience.
- The game shows promise with a unique concept and some genuinely scary moments.
- There is a noticeable effort put into the game's design, making it stand out from typical indie horror titles.
- 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 graphics and overall performance are subpar, with issues like camera freezing and falling through the world.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, movement glitches, and graphical errors, leading many users to 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, leaving players confused about their purpose and the presence of key elements like the giant spider. Reviewers express a desire for a coherent narrative to enhance the experience, as the lack of story contributes to the overall negative perception of the game.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“I was captivated by the intricate plot twists and the depth of the world-building.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every decision feel impactful.”
“Besides that, it's a typical bad indie horror with zero story, glitchy gameplay, and instadeaths.”
“At least give me some kind of a story. Why am I here? Why is this giant spider here? What do I need to do?”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for causing performance issues, including significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Users have reported that the recommended specifications do not align with the actual performance, leading to frustration and disappointment.
“My 3070 started whining at the unchangeable graphics, so the recommended specs are wrong too.”
“From falling through the worlds, to movement bugs galore, to enough graphics glitches to choke a donkey, save your money.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being glitchy and lacking depth, with a typical indie horror experience that features minimal story and frustrating instant deaths.
“Besides that, it's a typical bad indie horror with zero story, glitchy gameplay and objects, and instadeaths.”
