ARAIGNEES

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ARAIGNEES is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by wannaodin and was released on December 3, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ARAIGNEES is an atmospheric horror first-person adventure following an industrial worker trapped in fevered nightmares after a spider bite. Blending PS1-style pixel art with 2D and 3D environments, players navigate dark spider nests, solve puzzles, and hide from terrifying arachnids to uncover the mystery behind the haunting visions.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted atmosphere enhanced by haunting pixel graphics and brilliant music, creating a solid horror experience.
Each level in the game feels distinct, providing a unique challenge and engaging gameplay.
As a one-man project, the game deserves credit for its creativity and ambition, showcasing interesting art and sound design.

The physics and mechanics are clunky, making puzzles frustrating and sometimes tedious to navigate.
The difficulty curve is uneven, with some levels being disproportionately harder than others, leading to potential player frustration.
There are issues with the user interface and performance, including problems with the sprint function and frame rate drops.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their haunting pixel art style, which effectively creates a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of classic PlayStation horror games. Reviewers appreciate the combination of charming yet unsettling environments, enhancing the overall retro horror experience. While many enjoy the aesthetic, some players noted challenges with gameplay that detracted from their overall experience.
- “The combination of the PS1 style graphics and outstanding music and sound design will immerse you in a truly retro horror experience.”
- “I really like this game, haven't finished it yet 'cause of the lack of time that I have but the ambiance of the game is really great and the graphics are too; if you enjoy pixel art and horror games, it's a perfect match.”
- “So at this stage, I can only say I love the graphics, but I cannot really recommend it.”
- “The environments put you off balance with their almost cute aesthetic.”
- “Fantastic game, very well crafted atmosphere enhanced by haunting pixel graphic visuals.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Gameplay is characterized by awkward physics and mechanics that require improvement, with some players experiencing initial difficulties that ease over time. The game starts strong but loses momentum as it progresses, partly due to unnecessary complexity in environments and mechanics. Additionally, the inconsistent availability of the sprint mechanic across levels adds to the frustration.
- “Had a bit of trouble with the mechanics at first, but it got easier as time went on.”
- “It also starts off way better than it finishes, but I think a lot of that is because the dev clearly started trying to get a little fancy and switch up the environments and mechanics.”
- “The physics and mechanics of the game are kind of clunky and need improvement.”
- “There is a sprint mechanic in this game, but it is removed from certain levels for inexplicable reasons.”
- “It also starts off way better than it finishes, but I think a lot of that is because the developers clearly started trying to get a little fancy and switch up the environments and mechanics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music and sound design in the game are widely praised for their brilliance, effectively enhancing the retro horror experience with a combination of PS1-style graphics and immersive audio elements. Reviewers highlight how the sound effects and music contribute to a chilling atmosphere, making the game stand out despite being a one-man project.
- “Brilliant music and sound design.”
- “The music and the amazing sound effects just make your skin crawl.”
- “The combination of the PS1 style graphics and outstanding music and sound design will immerse you in a truly retro horror experience.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by haunting pixel graphics that create an immersive experience. Described as an atmospheric first-person horror adventure, it effectively delivers a captivating and intense ambiance that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “Fantastic game, very well crafted atmosphere enhanced by haunting pixel graphic visuals.”
- “This game describes itself as an atmospheric first-person horror adventure, and let me tell you, you're in for a hell of a ride!”
- “A game with atmosphere out the wazoo.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is described as self-contained and engaging, providing a satisfying experience that extends beyond a quick playthrough. Players appreciate its depth and quality, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “It's not an easy indie game that you will go through in 30 minutes; the story is great and I really enjoy playing it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly after the initial 15 minutes, indicating that design choices contribute to a lack of engagement over time.
- “Unfortunately, after the first 15 minutes, the game makes some very frustrating design decisions and it becomes very tedious.”