spider ponds
- January 17, 2020
- Sokpop Collective
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Reviews
- The game has a cute and interesting concept that some players found enjoyable.
- The story is short but has an enjoyable twist at the end, making it a memorable experience for some.
- With updates and tweaks, the game has potential to improve and become more engaging.
- The controls are clunky and unreliable, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- The hunger mechanic punishes players harshly, making it difficult to progress without constant food collection.
- Many players found the lack of clear instructions and tutorials made the game hard to start and understand.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its frustrating hunger mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience due to janky controls. However, some players appreciate the presence of structured mechanics, providing a clear beginning and ending to the game.
“Well done, a game with mechanics, a beginning, and an ending.”
“The hunger mechanic literally makes this experience a pain to play.”
“The controls are janky enough without this punishing mechanic, and it completely ruins the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to slow mechanics, particularly when gathering food, which makes tasks feel tedious. Additionally, the presence of bugs can detract from the experience, and losing progress upon closing the game adds to the overall annoyance.
“When you go back to beat it, you notice every annoying bug (no pun intended). You are so slow when you need food, making the grinding process tedious over time. The worst part is if you close the game, you lose all your progress.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is brief yet engaging, featuring an enjoyable narrative that culminates in a surprising twist at the end.
“The story was short but enjoyable, and it had a little bit of a twist at the end.”
