S.P.A.T.

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S.P.A.T. is a thrilling action game that can be played solo or with up to two players in co-op or multiplayer modes. As part of a bad-ass ghost-busting squad, players will wield customizable weapons and gadgets to take down nightmarish creatures like Bigfoot, werewolves, wendigos, and witches. The game features chilling local legends, random scares, and naughty humor, providing an immersive and exciting gaming experience.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game has a gorgeous atmosphere and solid graphics that enhance the overall experience.
The concept of hunting cryptids with a team is unique and has great potential for fun gameplay.
The developers are actively working on updates and engaging with the community, showing promise for future improvements.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, glitches, and poor AI behavior, making it frustrating to play.
Voice acting is subpar, often sounding robotic and detracting from the immersion.
Gameplay mechanics are unpolished, with issues like clunky controls, lack of content, and limited enemy variety.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
84%
7%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players feeling that the missions are repetitive and the AI-generated voiceovers detract from the experience. While the atmosphere is noted as spooky and immersive, the overall execution of the missions, including glitches and unresponsive AI, leaves players feeling frustrated and disconnected from the storyline. Additionally, the limited number of missions and the need for grinding to progress further diminish the potential for a compelling narrative.
- “Atmosphere in the opening section of the randomly generated missions was outstanding; dark with a brownish fog hiding distant features and making you feel vulnerable out in the open.”
- “I also want to add that when doing the werewolf mission the first time me and my friend were attacked by the alpha werewolf; it attacked until we dealt a little damage, then retreated and came back at a later point to attack again. When it came back, however, it kept attacking us until we were out of ammo and grenades and didn't retreat.”
- “If you're going to have banter in these maps like a developing campaign story, I highly suggest using someone, literally anyone other than AI-generated voice work.”
- “Once you've played through the 2 missions it has, you've pretty much experienced the whole game as it is in its current state.”
- “- The voice overs are most certainly done using a text-to-speech application, which sounds robotic and takes away from any type of story the devs are trying to create.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The gameplay of the game has been criticized for its rough mechanics, glitches, and reliance on multiplayer, making solo play less enjoyable. While the core concept is intriguing, many users feel it is hindered by poor design choices, such as the simplistic combat mechanics and lack of diverse maps and missions. Overall, the game requires significant fine-tuning and improvements to reach its potential.
- “Fun game, it's meant to be played in multiplayer mode, really rough around the edges though but the core gameplay is fantastic!”
- “If there was some tracking mechanic it would add to the game, making the hunts less reliant on the UAV and luck fighting the creature.”
- “Definitely only worth a buy if you are into very early access titles and definitely have a group of friends to join in on it; solo just isn't that fun of a time as this was clearly made with more multiplayer gameplay in mind.”
- “If you enjoy the world's worst motion blur, glitchy gameplay, and some of the worst AI voice acting ever, then still don't get this game.”
- “Has an interesting niche premise of a game I like, but is held back by the design and mechanics of the game.”
- “Needs a lot of fine tuning in terms of gameplay and hit detection in general.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
60%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the overall aesthetic and atmosphere as appealing, while others criticize the inconsistency in model quality and performance issues. Many users report that certain elements appear outdated or poorly optimized, leading to a subpar experience, especially on higher settings. Overall, while the graphics have potential, significant improvements and optimizations are needed to enhance gameplay.
- “Graphically, the game atmosphere is grim and dark in the right places.”
- “The overall graphics are pretty good, but some of the monster quality and visuals are outdated and need improvement.”
- “I like the concept and the graphics are quite appealing.”
- “I would wait until they have more maps added and fix some of the graphic glitches it has during gameplay.”
- “Graphics settings don't seem to work properly.”
- “Controls are janky, graphics are questionable as some models look like total crap while other models look pretty good but also extremely generic, which leads me to think that they were simply taken from a site with free 3D game assets.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, including clipping issues, unreliable AI, and glitches affecting gameplay mechanics, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While players acknowledge the game's potential and find some humor in its flaws, the instability is a major concern, especially in its early access state. Many hope that future updates will address these issues to enhance stability and gameplay quality.
- “Very buggy, easy to clip through the map, hard to feel like you're hitting an enemy at all, and overall just bad.”
- “I really like the potential of this game but it is very buggy and has extreme difficulty at this time.”
- “There are too many glitches during gameplay in its current state (v 0.54).”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and ominous vibe, effectively enhancing quiet moments and creating a sense of vulnerability, particularly in the opening sections of randomly generated missions. The graphics contribute to a grim and dark ambiance, with effective use of fog and lighting, although some players note performance issues on lower-end hardware. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere for the maps currently out is pretty good, trying to keep with a creepy ominous vibe which makes the more quiet moments really shine.”
- “The atmosphere for the maps currently out is pretty good, trying to keep a creepy, ominous vibe which makes the quieter moments really shine.”
- “Graphically, the game atmosphere is grim and dark in the right places.”
- “Atmosphere in the opening section of the randomly generated missions was outstanding; dark with a brownish fog hiding distant features and making you feel vulnerable out in the open.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly in moments like patching oneself up while being watched by a menacing character, which adds a comedic tension. Players find the AI-generated voice lines amusingly bad, contributing to the overall hilarity, and the quirky animations, especially the characters' running styles, are highlighted as laugh-out-loud moments that enhance the experience. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, making the game worth playing for its comedic elements alone.
- “There's something absurdly hilarious about patching yourself up while a glowing-eyed furry just stares at you the whole time, waiting to be delivered some payback via a full AK mag to the face.”
- “Its only redeeming quality is the stupid AI-generated voice lines, and it's not even because they're good; it's because they're so stupidly funny to listen to.”
- “I hope that they don’t fix the way they look when they run because it’s hilarious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game has undergone general bug fixes to enhance playability, some players find that certain audio elements, such as incongruous sound effects, detract from the overall experience. This inconsistency may affect the game's replayability, as immersion is key to encouraging players to return.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a promising foundation but requires significant optimization improvements and the addition of a difficulty adjustment feature to enhance the overall experience.
- “Good start but needs two things: a way to change the difficulty and some insane optimization.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its basic ads and lackluster sound effects, which detract from the overall experience. Users feel that improvements are needed in these areas to enhance engagement.

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

3-3h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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