Fullbright Presents TOILET SPIDERS
- October 17, 2024
- Fullbright
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Reviews
- The game has a unique and humorous premise, combining horror elements with a quirky concept of spiders hiding in toilets.
- The atmosphere and art design are well-executed, capturing a gritty 80's horror vibe that enhances the overall experience.
- There is potential for replayability due to randomized elements and challenges, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate short-form horror games.
- The game is quite short, with only about 20 minutes of content, which may leave players wanting more.
- The narrative lacks depth and fails to provide a compelling story or satisfying endings, making it feel underwhelming.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating due to the lack of a proper restart feature and limited variety in level design.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it consists of minimal notes and a simple plot that fails to develop meaningfully. While some found the atmosphere intriguing, the overall narrative is described as short and unvaried, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed by the experience.
“The story is pretty interesting and the atmosphere is well done.”
“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 whatever narrative.”
“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.”
“The locations started to get more interesting around the second area, but then the game ended up being 20 minutes long and I felt like I didn't get to experience much of anything. It's a short story with 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. With only 20 minutes of content, there's not much variety.”
“Maybe twenty minutes to complete the story in a single go.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics evoke a gritty 80's horror sci-fi aesthetic reminiscent of PS1/PS2 titles, which some players appreciate. However, many reviewers find the visuals underwhelming, citing a lack of detail in character models, particularly the spider, and a desire for more variety and gore in the animations and environments. Overall, while the style has its charm, it leaves room for improvement in execution.
“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.”
“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.”
“The visuals were okay; I didn't think the game looked that great. Some of the rooms were more interesting, like the engines and the living spaces, but I felt the game needed more variety.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of horror and puzzle mechanics, offering a short yet engaging experience that encourages exploration. Players appreciate the well-balanced mechanics and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the game's atmosphere, making it a suitable choice for fans of short-form horror games. Overall, while some may find the gameplay mechanics a bit crunchy, the enjoyment derived from the experience outweighs any minor issues.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its depth and moodiness, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players find the combination of an intriguing story and well-crafted ambiance enhances immersion and engagement.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and lighthearted premise, featuring amusing scenarios involving spiders lurking in toilets, which adds a comedic twist to the spooky theme.
“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 to enhance the experience.
“The game offers a solid experience with excellent speedrun replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
“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 hampers replayability.”
