SPIDER MALL !

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SPIDER MALL ! is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by GHOST DOG FILMS and was released on December 12, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

IT’S TIME FOR SOME SERIOUS PEST CONTROL! A night of urban exploration goes wrong when Explorer X finds himself trapped in an abandoned shopping mall facing off against security guards and a giant spider. THE STORY After getting a tip off about an abandoned shopping mall, Explorer X sets out to document the building on videotape. Creeping round the gloomy interiors of empty shops and endless co…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

Fun and entertaining FMV horror game with great replayability due to multiple endings and achievement hunting.
Charming acting and well-done dialogue that add character and humor to the game experience.
Strong atmospheric presentation with a VHS filter, analog horror style, and engaging setting of an abandoned mall.

The CGI spider looks low-budget, unrealistic, and clunky, detracting from immersion.
Some choices feel arbitrary with little information or consequence, and the game requires full restarts to explore different paths.
Limited variety in locations and visuals, often using the same few corridors repeatedly, which can lead to boredom.

story
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The story is a short, engaging FMV horror experience centered on an urban explorer escaping giant spiders, with multiple branching endings that enhance replayability. While the narrative is fun and reminiscent of a B-movie with somewhat cheesy elements, players appreciate the interactive choices and live-action responses that keep the plot engaging despite its simplicity.
- “A short and sweet FMV horror game where you play as an urban explorer who gets hunted by giant spiders and has to survive by making various choices, possibly changing the outcome of the story.”
- “Great story with a ton of different endings, so the replayability is through the roof.”
- “To start, this game is a found footage game where you basically select options in the story and the live-action actor responds to that decision which affects the direction of the story.”
- “For obvious reasons, there isn't much to be done past watching the plot play out differently depending on your decisions, so don't expect a crazy amount of replay hours.”
- “The actors aren't professionals, the spider doesn't look real, the story is a bit silly, yet the experience remains somewhat engaging.”
- “I felt like I was watching a B movie with a low-level story.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its charm and wit, with well-delivered acting and dialogue that consistently elicit laughter. The intentionally low-budget effects, like the obvious CGI spider, add a comedic, B-movie feel that enhances the overall fun. Players find the game amusing and lighthearted, contributing positively to their experience.
- “I thought that this was very funny and even though I wanted to slog through to get full completion, the acting was just so charming and funny that I didn't really care.”
- “The acting and dialogue was actually quite well done, and the back and forth between Explorer X and the guards had me laughing throughout.”
- “The obvious CGI spider did have me laughing, but feels appropriate as if this is a B-list horror film.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is simple and accessible, primarily involving clicking to make decisions, making it an easy and enjoyable introduction to FMV games for new players.
- “This was fun, I haven't played an FMV game before (though I've watched other people play a couple) and the simple gameplay was a pretty nice intro to it.”
- “Very easy gameplay as you are just clicking on the screen to make decisions.”
replayability
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The game offers high replayability due to its engaging story and multiple endings, encouraging players to restart from the beginning to explore different choices. Overall, it is well-designed and enjoyable despite some minor visual quirks.
- “Great story with a ton of different endings, so the replayability is through the roof.”
- “The game was well designed with good replayability, as you have to play from the beginning to see different choices.”
- “Overall, it was pretty good with replayability that encourages exploring various outcomes.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully creates a dense and immersive atmosphere, particularly notable in its depiction of eerie mall back passages. Despite its low budget, players found the ambiance engaging and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This very low budget game transfers quite a dense atmosphere.”
- “Was a fun game, really enjoyed the atmosphere; the checkpoints were a nice addition. All in all, it was a great playthrough.”
- “Loved the atmosphere of creeping around the back passages of the mall.”
optimization
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The game's optimization allows smooth performance, enabling full completion without issues during streaming. While some visual elements may appear less polished, overall performance is stable and enjoyable.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Spider Mall! are generally considered low-quality, especially the spider design, but the use of real people and a VHS-style visual effect adds some appeal. Overall, the visuals are modest but contribute to the game's atmosphere.
music
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The music received praise for enhancing the atmosphere, complementing the VHS filter to create an authentic found footage horror movie vibe.
- “Music was great, the VHS filter looked awesome, it felt like a real found footage horror movie most of the time.”