Fullbright Presents TOILET SPIDERS
- November 27, 2024
- Fullbright
Get on Steam"TOILET SPIDERS" is a horror-filled, replayable first-person game. You navigate an abandoned facility to complete missions while avoiding terrifying, reshuffled giant spiders in toilets. Your survival requires careful resource management, as you uncover your role and the facility's dark past.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and humorous premise involving spiders in toilets, which adds a lighthearted yet spooky atmosphere.
- The resource management and exploration mechanics encourage strategic thinking and replayability, making each run feel fresh despite the randomness.
- The art and level design are well-executed, contributing to an engaging environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is quite short, with only about 20 minutes of content, which may leave players wanting more depth and variety.
- There are issues with RNG that can lead to frustrating gameplay, as success heavily relies on finding resources and keys in randomized locations.
- The narrative lacks depth and compelling storytelling, with disappointing endings that do not provide a satisfying conclusion to the gameplay experience.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a unique but underdeveloped premise, featuring environmental storytelling and scattered notes that fail to create a compelling narrative. While the atmosphere is praised for its moodiness, the overall plot is simplistic and lacks depth, leading to a short experience that leaves players wanting more variety and engagement. Despite some intriguing elements, such as the absurdity of the setting, the story ultimately feels flat and unfulfilling.
“The absurd premise (there are an inordinate number of bathrooms in this facility) somehow doesn't clash with the grim setting and story.”
“The story is pretty interesting and the atmosphere is well done.”
“A moody atmosphere, an odd game with a bit of luck, a hint of story, and spiders!”
“Maybe twenty minutes to complete the story in a single go.”
“The locations started to get more interesting around the second area, but then the game ended up being 20 minutes and I felt like I didn't get to experience much of anything. Short story, very little variety.”
“I thought the game was going to do something interesting and maybe twist that goofy concept into something else by the end, but really nothing happens. It's a very lackluster narrative, the endings don't do much for the story, and there is not much of a story to begin with.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique blend of horror and puzzle mechanics, likened to the "Monty Hall problem" but with a quirky twist involving spiders in toilets. Players appreciate the short, engaging experience that encourages exploration and offers well-balanced mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of short-form horror games. Overall, while some may find the gameplay a bit mechanically dense, it remains fun and immersive for those who take their time to explore.
“The gameplay is interesting, described as 'the Monty Hall problem but with spiders in toilets.'”
“It's a short experience, but notable for mixing horror and puzzle game mechanics.”
“I enjoyed my time with toilet spiders, and if you like short-form horror games with exploration and well-balanced mechanics, I think you will too.”
“Short experience but it is notable for mixing horror and puzzle game mechanics.”
“I tend to play slowly and carefully, wanting to experience and explore every square inch and aspect of a game, so this excessive time-to-gameplay ratio is very normal for me. But if I’ve gotten this far without finding any issues beyond title, fonts, and saves, I’d say it’s time for me to stop looking for issues and start simply having fun playing with toilet spiders!”
“Lately, I have been really enjoying short-form games and, despite being a bit more mechanically crunchy, I would put this into a similar category as Iron Lung or Exit 8.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a gritty 80s horror sci-fi aesthetic, reminiscent of PS1/2 visuals, which some players appreciated. However, many found the visuals underwhelming, citing issues like choppy graphics, lack of variety in environments, and a desire for more detailed models and animations, particularly for enemy attacks. Overall, while the style has its charm, it leaves room for improvement in execution and detail.
“Has a gritty 80's horror sci-fi vibe I really dug (favorite era of horror flicks) complemented with a PS1/2 graphic style.”
“The visuals were a little underwhelming, I mean they were not bad, but I didn't like the use of solid color for the spider; I think it needed a proper model and maybe some attack animation.”
“Finally, I had gotten through the final level (and with all my volunteers intact, no less!) and I was thwarted by a permadeath because of the choppy graphics.”
“The visuals were a little underwhelming; I mean they were not bad, but I didn't like the use of solid color for the spider. I think it needed a proper model and maybe some attack animation, taking your arm off or something. Something gory would help, except you only see the gore after you backtrack there.”
“I wish the spider attacks were a bit more graphic, better model for a spider, some gore maybe when it happens.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its depth and moody environmental storytelling, creating an immersive experience as players explore. Reviewers appreciate the intriguing narrative elements intertwined with the atmospheric design, enhancing the overall engagement with the game.
“The more I play, the more depth (yes, depth) I discover in this very moody and atmospheric game.”
“The story is pretty interesting and the atmosphere is well done.”
“A moody atmosphere, an odds game with a bit of luck, a hint of story, and spiders!”
“It's about atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and walking around.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky premise, particularly the amusing scenario of spiders hiding in toilets, which adds a lighthearted touch to the spooky theme. Players find the comedic elements, especially in the final room, to be a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“I also have to mention, without spoiling it, that I found the last room in the game to be hilarious.”
“It's just a funny spook game about spiders hiding in your toilets.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability, particularly for speedrun enthusiasts, though some users feel it could benefit from additional content or features to enhance the experience further.
“The game offers a solid experience with excellent speedrun replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies keeps me coming back for more.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really hurts the replay value.”
