Spider
- June 13, 2023
- undownsidable
Get on Steam"Spider" is a puzzle game where players control a web-slinging spider exploring diverse environments and overcoming challenges. Levels have unique terrain, traps, and puzzles, while the spider's abilities, such as climbing walls and spinning silk, aid in exploration. This game offers rich, engaging puzzle-solving experiences for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players find the game adorable and fun, expressing enjoyment in its unique mechanics.
- A few players have reported that the game has grown on them over time, with one even speedrunning it.
- The game provides a unique challenge that some players appreciate, comparing it to other difficult games.
- The game's graphics and technical presentation are extremely poor, resembling outdated Flash/Java games.
- Many players report frustrating controls and mechanics, leading to a clunky and unenjoyable experience.
- The game has a remarkably low player engagement, with very few players actively participating, indicating a lack of interest.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, featuring a mix of outdated pixel art and amateurish MS Paint-style drawings, resulting in visually unappealing static backgrounds. Reviewers note a lack of resolution options and graphics customization, contributing to an overall disappointing visual experience that feels unpolished and lacking in creativity.
“The graphics are stunning, reminiscent of Uncharted 5.”
“The visual fidelity is impressive, creating an immersive experience.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel art used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint-style drawings I've ever seen, with the occasional photoshopped stock photo images. All of which are just static backgrounds of little to no interest as far as gameplay is concerned.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of innovation, relying on a basic grappling mechanic that fails to enhance the experience. Additionally, the visual presentation is deemed subpar, featuring poorly executed retro pixel art and amateurish graphics that detract from overall engagement.
“This game eschews traditional jumping for a simple grappling mechanic that does little to change up the old, dead format, and the visual and technical presentation of the game is extremely poor.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel 'art' used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint-style drawings I've ever seen, with the occasional photoshopped stock photo images. All of which are just static backgrounds of little to no interest as far as gameplay is concerned.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating physics mechanics, which can lead to unexpected and disorienting experiences that detract from player immersion and emotional engagement.
