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Spidersaurs

All in all, I did enjoy my time with Spidersaurs. Unfortunately, the consistently slow pacing coupled with various issues makes me hesitant to recommend it. Plus, despite the slow pace I took, it still only took two and half hours to complete. I do expect Wayforward to fix the bugs, but even if they do, I am not rushing to recommend this game.
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56%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
65% User Score Based on 37 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

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Spidersaurs is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game with comedy, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by WayForward and was released on July 14, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Lock, load, and unleash run-'n'-gun mayhem against a dino-spider mutant menace in Spidersaurs!

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65%Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging run'n'gun gameplay reminiscent of classic Contra games.
  • Great presentation with colorful graphics and unique character designs.
  • Solid controls and enjoyable boss battles, providing a good challenge without being overly difficult.
  • Short game length with only a few levels, which may leave players wanting more.
  • Weapon balance issues, with some weapons feeling underwhelming or ineffective.
  • Technical shortcomings in the PC port, including lack of resolution options and clunky controls.

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its fun yet short run-and-gun mechanics, drawing inspiration from classics like Contra, with a solid foundation and enjoyable character design. While the bosses and graphics are praised, some levels, particularly level 4, are criticized for being tedious, and certain mechanics can feel frustrating. Overall, the game offers replay value through arcade and speedrun modes, making it a colorful and engaging experience despite its shortcomings.

    • “With mechanics lifted straight from Contra 4, there is a solid foundation here.”
    • “On top of that, they introduce more mechanics later in the game.”
    • “Spidersaurs may be short and lack content outside of story mode, but its colorful cartoon stylings and solid run-and-gun gameplay make it a great twist on the classic genre.”
    • “Considering this was an Apple Arcade exclusive originally, I'm wondering if any issues I found with the gameplay come from its origins?”
    • “Once you complete the game, there are both an arcade mode and speedrun mode that are unlocked for those who just want to get straight into gameplay and don't care about the story.”
    • “Those who play Contra will love the gameplay, as it is based on Contra.”

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story in the game is described as inoffensive and weak, with fully voice-acted dialogue that varies by character but fails to leave a lasting impression. While the narrative is not the main draw, it provides a structured experience with a story mode and unlockable gameplay options, allowing players to enjoy the game even if they prioritize action over story. Overall, the visuals and gameplay are praised, but the story lacks depth and memorability.

    • “It was fun with great graphics, gameplay, and story.”
    • “Story dialogue will differ depending on who you play as.”
    • “There is a fully voice-acted story too, but it does feel very weak.”
    • “It's not particularly bad, but I can't remember a single track from the game (other than perhaps the mission select music for some reason), unless I've just played it, which isn't a good sign.”
    • “Spidersaurs may be short and lack content outside of story mode, but its colorful cartoon stylings and solid run and gun gameplay make it a great twist on the classic genre.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The game's graphics and overall presentation receive mixed reviews, with praise for its colorful, anime-inspired art style and solid visuals. However, many users criticize the poor resolution and lack of graphical options, suggesting that some elements appear as if they were ported from mobile devices. While the graphics are generally enjoyable, the absence of customization options detracts from the experience.

    • “Not only the graphics but the overall presentation is really nice.”
    • “It was fun with great graphics, gameplay, and story.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game has an anime-inspired art style and is extremely colorful, which may sometimes make it hard to spot different hazards or projectiles.”
    • “There are actually no graphics options whatsoever that I could see.”

  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 11% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the strong soundtrack and catchy intro song, others find it forgettable and uninspiring. The voice acting is noted as amateurish, with only the playable characters standing out positively. Overall, the music is described as adequate but lacks memorability, failing to leave a lasting impression on players.

    • “Nice intro song and voices for the characters.”
    • “The controls are spot on, it has good bosses, the music rocks, and it has really nice graphics, even if the cartoon network style isn't for me.”
    • “[classic run-and-gun gameplay, good art and character design, strong soundtrack].”
    • “Music is adequate but unfortunately also quite forgettable.”
    • “It's not particularly bad but I can't remember a single track from the game (other than perhaps the mission select music for some reason) unless I've just played it, which isn't a good sign.”
    • “The music is also not that inspiring.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and visually appealing character designs, particularly for characters like Victoria and Sorez. However, while the writing maintains a humorous tone, the overall depth of character development is perceived as lacking, with some players finding the gameplay experience to be short and somewhat monotonous.

    • “Still pretty early on in play time, but it maintains the good old WayForward charm and humor in the writing and character designs (shoutouts to Victoria and Sorez).”
    • “Character design is gorgeous, adding depth to the overall experience.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report that despite efforts to troubleshoot, the game continues to exhibit significant core stability issues.

    • “Even though I have taken troubleshooting steps and improved my skills, the game still has core problems.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experience constant lag and connectivity issues, which ruin the overall experience.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users note that the game offers increased replay value, suggesting that there are elements or features that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “That also adds some more replay value.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its nostalgic charm and engaging writing, particularly in the character designs and interactions, though some aspects, like the voice acting, are perceived as amateurish rather than intentionally funny. Overall, it captures a lighthearted tone reminiscent of classic WayForward titles.

    • “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).”
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57%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Spidersaurs is a arcade platformer game with comedy, anime and science fiction themes. Common tags for Spidersaurs include futuristic, precision platformer, 2d, dinosaurs, female protagonist and others.

Spidersaurs is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

Spidersaurs was released on July 14, 2022.

Spidersaurs was developed by WayForward.

Spidersaurs has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Spidersaurs for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Spidersaurs is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Contra: Operation Galuga, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, River City Girls 2, One Gun Guy, Onirism and others.