Spidersaurs
- July 14, 2022
- WayForward
In the face of a world food shortage, InGest thinks it has the solution.
Lock, load, and unleash run-'n'-gun mayhem against a dino-spider mutant menace in Spidersaurs!
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and humor in the writing and character designs.
- It offers a good amount of challenging levels and fast-paced action moments.
- Switching between weapons is smooth and allows for strategic gameplay against various enemies.
- The controls are poorly designed, making gameplay uncomfortable and frustrating.
- Weapon upgrades are lackluster, often resulting in players accidentally picking up inferior weapons.
- The game feels short and uninspired, lacking the depth and excitement of classic titles in the genre.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and overall concept, while others criticize the poor resolution and suggest that certain elements appear to be ported from mobile devices. Overall, the visuals seem to fall short of expectations set by the developer.
“It was fun with great graphics, gameplay, and story.”
“Cool concept, graphics though.”
“Graphics and art style are what you expect from the developer; it's a pity that it is all ruined by poor resolution. In some parts, the game looks like it has been ported from mobile devices.”
“Then there are the graphics.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun mechanics and engaging graphics, particularly appealing to fans of the Contra series. Players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics as the game progresses, enhancing the overall experience.
“If you love Contra, you'll enjoy the gameplay inspired by it.”
“It was fun with great graphics, gameplay, and story.”
“On top of that, they introduce more mechanics later in the game.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“The pacing of the game is off, with long stretches of dull gameplay that drag on.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is highlighted as a strong point of the game, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience alongside its impressive graphics and gameplay.
“It was fun with great graphics, gameplay, and a captivating story.”
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested throughout the game.”
“Then, there's the story.”
“The plot felt disjointed and lacked coherence.”
“Character development was shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Early impressions highlight the game's charm and humor in writing and character designs, particularly praising characters like Victoria and Sorez, suggesting a strong foundation for character development as the game progresses.
“The character development is rich and engaging, with each character feeling unique and well-crafted.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The writing and character designs are infused with charm and humor, creating memorable personalities that resonate with players.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting its classic WayForward charm reflected in the writing and character designs, particularly highlighting characters like Victoria and Sorez.
“Still pretty early on in playtime, but it maintains the good old WayForward charm and humor in the writing and character designs (shoutouts to Victoria and Sorez).”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered uninspiring and fails to leave a significant impact on players.
“The music is not very inspiring.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage the player.”
“The background music is repetitive and becomes annoying over time.”
Critic Reviews
Spidersaurs (Nintendo Switch)
Spidersaurs is a beautiful homage to a bygone era of over-the-top ‘90s cartoons and challenging platformers. The game does enough to make it feel distinct from similar games, adding in special abilities and beautiful art and voice acting. The game is a challenging yet short experience. If you are a fan of Contra, you won’t be disappointed.
80%Spidersaurs Switch Review
Overall Spidersaurs is a very good example of a modern take on the run and gun, whilst it doesn’t quite have the depth that some people may be looking for it certainly fills a gap in the quick play genre and is good for a travel journey or a quick game during lunch break. If you like the vibe of games like Contra, Metal Slug and TMNT then I would suggest giving this game a try.
78%Spidersaurs Review
In the face of a world food shortage, InGest thinks it has the solution.
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