Spermination
- April 28, 2015
- Phr00t's Software
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Spermination" is a humorous single-player racing game where you navigate through procedurally generated uteruses, upgrading your sperm with various weapons and armor along the way. The game supports Oculus Rift for an immersive experience and takes around 2 hours to complete. Your goal is to reach the egg and see what your "baby gnome" will look like, while avoiding being digested in the process.
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Reviews
- The game is a unique and hilarious concept that provides a fun and silly experience.
- It features customizable controls and resolution options, meeting some basic gaming standards.
- Many players found it surprisingly enjoyable for its low price, making it a good time-waster.
- The game suffers from poor controls, low-quality graphics, and technical defects that detract from the overall experience.
- It lacks depth and replayability, with many players uninstalling it shortly after trying it.
- The joke theme overshadows any potential gameplay, leading to a lack of serious engagement from gamers.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing terrible controls, boring mechanics, and poor level design as major issues. While some players found enjoyment in the game, praising its rich gameplay, the overall consensus highlights significant flaws that detract from the experience, including clunky controls and a frustrating difficulty curve.
“I love this game, I can't stop playing it. The story is not the best, but the amazing and rich gameplay makes up for it.”
“As far as gameplay goes, I did come across some issues if I crashed into a wall.”
“Short story & short gameplay.”
“The controls are terrible, the menu is awful, the gameplay is boring, the graphics are low effort and the level design is almost non-existent.”
“The gameplay is clunky.”
“"Difficulty" was ramped up to the point of being mostly random and the mechanics just aren't good.”
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it hilarious and appreciate its unique premise, others criticize it for relying heavily on crude jokes and lacking depth. Many reviews suggest that the humor is best enjoyed in a casual or inebriated setting, and while some consider it a good value for its price, others feel it doesn't warrant a higher purchase cost due to its simplicity and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the comedic elements are seen as a mixed bag, appealing to a niche audience.
“Super simple, and hilarious.”
“One of the best games I have played this year; not only is it funny, well made, and good fun, but it is also cheap—great value for money.”
“Honestly, this game is certainly unique and quite hilarious.”
- story16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging narrative and character development, while others find it lacking in depth and brevity. Highlights include a compelling love story and themes of life and resilience, but the overall execution leaves some players wanting more. Despite the story's shortcomings, many agree that the rich gameplay compensates for it.
“The story is engaging 10/10”
“Best love story in a video game.”
“This game has it all; sex, love, life and death, compelling story and character development, raw action and violence.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“Short story & short gameplay.”
“Should have more game modes, like multiplayer, lasers (where it's like Mission Impossible), etc.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many players finding it relaxing and entertaining, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While there are some minor bugs, the soundtrack stands out as a key highlight, making the game worth considering, especially when on sale.
“Entertaining soundtrack, a few minor bugs, buy the game when it's on sale and you won't be disappointed.”
“Best music”
“The only thing this has going for it is the music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“There is a music volume with % available.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by low-poly visuals that many players find lacking in detail and effort, leading to mixed feelings about their overall appeal. While some appreciate the simplistic aesthetic as part of the game's charm, others feel it detracts from the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant downside, contributing to a perception of low quality in the game's design.
“The controls are terrible, the menu is awful, the gameplay is boring, the graphics are low effort and the level design is almost non-existent.”
“The extreme low-poly graphics leave something to be desired.”
“The extreme low-poly graphics leave something to be desired, but I also think that's part of what makes this game intriguing.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of content beyond achieving all the objectives, which some players find underwhelming given its low price point. However, a few users humorously express a high level of enjoyment, suggesting they would return to play despite the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
“It lacks in replayability once all the achievements are acquired as there isn't much to do other than race sperm through a bullet hell.”
“Honestly, not much replayability, but what can you expect from a game that costs like $1.50?”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be deeply emotional, with some expressing that it resonates profoundly due to personal connections, such as recalling the last words of a dear friend. This emotional impact enhances the overall experience, making it memorable and poignant.
“The game makes a more emotionally powerful statement for me as it reminds me of my dearest friend's last words.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized for having somewhat rigid and buggy controls, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
“The controls are somewhat stiff and buggy.”
“The controls are somewhat stiff and buggy.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features rich character development that intertwines themes of love, life, and death, contributing to a compelling narrative filled with intense action and emotional depth. Players appreciate the complexity and evolution of characters throughout the story.
“This game has it all: love, life and death, a compelling story, and character development that truly engages the player.”
