Red Spider: Vengeance

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Red Spider: Vengeance is a single player action game. It was developed by studio wasp and was released on November 25, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Red Spider" is a Hong Kong Noir-themed Visual Novel. There are 6 story routes with the different characters(approximately 105,000 words in total).

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging and mature storytelling with complex characters and meaningful dialogue choices.
Unique art style and sound design that fits the noir tone, enhancing the overall experience.
Completely free to play, offering multiple paths and a lengthy gameplay experience that appeals to fans of HK cinema.

Repetitive mechanics and a weak, unevenly paced plot that may not satisfy all players.
Faceless characters can make it difficult to differentiate between them, leading to a less immersive experience.
Quality issues such as rough engine performance and inability to skip previously seen text can detract from gameplay.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Red Spider: Vengeance" is a gritty and engaging visual novel that explores themes of crime, betrayal, and moral complexity, with meaningful dialogue choices that impact the narrative. While the storytelling is praised for its depth and length, some users note issues with the game's engine and repetitive text. Overall, it offers a solid, if somewhat straightforward, crime thriller experience.
- “Red Spider: Vengeance is a gritty, story-driven visual novel that dives deep into the underworld of crime, betrayal, and personal conflict.”
- “Every dialogue choice feels meaningful, and the story does a great job of showing the consequences of your actions.”
- “Still, Red Spider: Vengeance is a gripping, well-written experience that rewards players who enjoy mature storytelling and moral complexity.”
- “It's mostly straightforward, with story branches rather than actual choices, but it's a decent enough crime story with some length.”
- “This visual novel has some quality issues, e.g. rough engine, some texts are repeated, and you cannot skip seen text if it is in a different story branch (after you make a choice).”
- “But it is quite a solid piece of a thriller-ish 'detective' story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics feature a clean and cinematic art style that complements the noir tone of the game. While some users consider the graphics a downside, others find them acceptable.
- “The art style is clean and cinematic, fitting the noir tone perfectly.”
- “Graphics might be one of the downsides, but for me personally, they were okay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The music in the game, composed by Yasunori Shiono of Lufia fame, is highly praised and considered one of its standout features, with some players enjoying it so much that they left the game on just to listen. The unique visual style, characterized by blank faces, complements the overall atmosphere created by the music.
- “The music in this game is really quite nice, and while the blank faces may be a 'we didn't use likeness' free card, they actually add some distinction to the game's feel.”
- “The music was probably the best part; sometimes I had the game turned on just for the music.”
- “The music is composed by Yasunori Shiono, the composer of Lufia.”
- “The music in this game is really quite nice, but the blank faces of the characters feel like a 'we didn't use likeness' free card, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The music by Yasunori Shiono, the composer of Lufia, is a highlight, but it doesn't fully compensate for the game's other shortcomings.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it primarily focuses on the basic mechanics without any additional depth or innovation.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its unique blend of crime drama and emotional depth, distinguishing it from typical romance-focused visual novels. This heavy emotional weight enhances the overall narrative experience, making it a standout title in its genre.
- “It feels less like a romance game and more like a crime drama with heavy emotional weight, which makes it stand out from most visual novels.”