Recursive Hate: Spider Hell
- May 11, 2021
- recursivehate
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and entertaining experience for players who enjoy shooting spiders, with solid gameplay mechanics and good animations.
- It has a surprising amount of polish for a small game, running smoothly and providing a fun, albeit simple, wave survival experience.
- Many players find it to be a great way to confront arachnophobia, making it both a fun and therapeutic experience.
- The game lacks content, with only a few maps and enemy types, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited longevity.
- There are technical issues, including crashes and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- Players have expressed frustration over the lack of permanent weapon unlocks and the absence of a more engaging multiplayer mode.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring solid mechanics and enjoyable controls, though it leans towards repetitive strategies typical of horde games. While it has potential for expansion with more varied creatures and mechanics, some players feel it lacks depth and would benefit from a first-person perspective. Overall, it's a decent experience for fans of the genre, despite its limitations.
“From a mechanical perspective, it works well and it's a good concept. I'd love to recreate the events of 'Eight Legged Freaks'.”
“It has a lot of potential, and they could expand, add more enlarged creatures and mechanics.”
“Sadly, that's really all there is to it - which is a shame as the controls are nice and tight, the sounds and gameplay are pretty decent, and there's no immediate clunkiness or bugs (pun intended) that stand out as annoying.”
“It's worth a play if you like horde games and repetitive gameplay through using the same strategies.”
“From a mechanical perspective, it works well and it's a good concept; I'd love to recreate the events of 'Eight Legged Freaks'.”
“It has a lot of potential, and they could expand, add more enlarged creatures, and mechanics.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with smooth performance and natural character movement; however, some users report that the game is not well-optimized, leading to high CPU and GPU usage even on default settings. Suggestions for improving the game's aesthetic to enhance its uniqueness have also been noted.
“Love the graphics; it's good, and the main character's movement looks natural.”
“Performance-wise, it's not janky; in fact, it runs smoothly. However, it's not well optimized. I have a mid-high-end gaming computer that can handle most games on max graphics, but this game was hogging 40% CPU and up to 90% GPU on default settings.”
“I think changing the aesthetics so your game stands out would be smart.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted as lacking depth and a clear narrative, with some users expressing a desire for a more developed storyline in future iterations. Despite this, the overall concept of the game is still appreciated.
“The game features a long and deep story that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“I was captivated by the intricate plot twists and character development throughout the game.”
“The storytelling is immersive, making you feel like a part of the world and its narrative.”
“Other than that, I would say that this game is a great game, but it has no storyline; it's a great concept game nonetheless.”
“How about making a paid game with a long and deep story?”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game runs smoothly but suffers from poor optimization, as it demands excessive CPU and GPU resources even on default settings, leading to high usage on mid to high-end gaming systems.
“Performance-wise, it's not janky; in fact, it runs smoothly. However, it's not well optimized. I have a mid-high-end gaming computer that can handle most games on max graphics, but this game was hogging 40% CPU and up to 90% GPU on default settings.”
“Performance-wise, it's not janky; in fact, it runs smoothly, but it's not well optimized. I have a mid-high-end gaming computer that can handle most games on max graphics, but this game was hogging 40% CPU and up to 90% GPU on default settings.”
“The game has potential, but the optimization is severely lacking. Even on lower settings, I experience frame drops and stuttering, which is frustrating.”
“Despite having a powerful setup, I find myself struggling with performance issues. The game seems to be poorly optimized, leading to inconsistent frame rates and long loading times.”
