SPITLINGS

About

Spitlings is a cute but hardcore Arcade game that’s made for playing locally with friends. Over hundred levels to start with and an easy-to-learn level editor will make sure, you never run out of challenges. Keep playing to unlock new music tracks, new characters to play with and new visual themes for certain levels. With the level editor, players can first build a level together and play it right…

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+13

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and colorful gameplay that is enjoyable both solo and with friends.
Offers a variety of unlockable characters and skins, adding to the replay value.
Challenging levels that require strategic thinking and teamwork, making it a fun party game.

Repetitive gameplay with some levels feeling either too easy or frustratingly difficult.
Lack of clear instructions and anti-progression mechanics can lead to frustration.
Graphics and controls may feel simplistic and not up to par for a PC game.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The story mode in "Spitlings" features a linear progression through levels that introduce gameplay elements while increasing in difficulty, framed by a simple narrative conveyed through unlockable comic strips. Players can challenge themselves with timed "b-side" stages after completing the main levels, adding a competitive edge, especially in multiplayer. While the story itself may lack clarity, the gameplay experience is described as fun and occasionally frustrating, with potential for enjoyable co-op play in the party mode.
- “You'll probably want to start out playing through Spitlings' story mode, which has you complete a linear list of levels introducing various gameplay elements while gradually ramping up the difficulty.”
- “This gameplay is framed by a simple story told through short comics you unlock after completing certain worlds, providing some nice diversion.”
- “I played the whole story; it was really fun and sometimes frustrating.”
- “Besides a story mode (really not sure what is going on, some subtitles would be nice – you have to guess by watching some cartoon), there is also a party mode, that is supposed to allow for co-op local or online play (haven't figured out how to do the online co-op, but maybe there is no longer a strong community playing this game).”
- “Hardly a success story, gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “While the story's later levels are already quite challenging, these so-called b-side stages quickly become nail-bitingly hard and will certainly put friendships to the test in multiplayer mode.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay of Spitlings is a fast-paced party platformer that combines simple mechanics with challenging levels, gradually increasing in difficulty across 12 worlds. Players navigate through a story mode that introduces unique gameplay elements while maintaining a fresh experience, complemented by a clean art style. However, some players find the demanding mechanics can lead to frustration.
- “A fast-paced party platformer taking simple gameplay and creating nail-biting challenges from it.”
- “You’ll probably want to start out playing through Spitlings’ story mode, which has you complete a linear list of levels introducing various gameplay elements while gradually ramping up the difficulty.”
- “Three of these packs make up one of 12 worlds, each of which introduces unique gameplay components, which very much keeps things fresh and creates a nice difficulty curve.”
- “Goofy mechanics + demanding perfection = annoying.”
- “It has some mechanics similar to that of the old game Bubble Trouble where there are some big balls bouncing about the area, and when you shoot them, they split and divide into smaller pieces.”
- “You'll probably want to start out playing through Spitlings' story mode, which has you complete a linear list of levels introducing various gameplay elements while gradually ramping up the difficulty.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in "Spitlings" are characterized by a crisp and clean art style that complements its fast-paced gameplay. However, some users feel that the simplistic 2D visuals resemble those of low-effort flash or mobile games, leading to a perception of laziness in design, especially for a PC title where higher visual standards are expected.
- “Graphically, Spitlings features a crisp, clean art style perfectly fit for the gameplay.”
- “While the graphics are clean and polished, they are quite simplistic and come across as a bit low effort.”
- “Fast-paced game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “While they're clean and polished graphics, they're really simplistic and come across as a bit low effort.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its colorful and chaotic nature, providing plenty of laughs, especially in a multiplayer setting. While it may be confusing initially, players find it hilarious once they grasp the mechanics, making it a standout choice for party gaming.
- “Can be confusing at first, but it is hilarious once you get the hang of it.”
- “Spitlings is a colorful, crazy, hectic game that will have you laughing and probably yelling with your friends; this is a must-play party game.”
- “Fun, hard, colorful, funny, and has a bunch to unlock.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its fantastic variety of catchy tracks that enhance the fast-paced gameplay without becoming repetitive, even during prolonged play sessions. Additionally, the music aligns well with the different areas of the game, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The game’s soundtrack is honestly fantastic, with a great variety of catchy tracks that don’t become annoying even when you’ve been stuck in a level for half an hour.”
- “The new soundtrack for each area is very in line with the fast-paced nature of the game.”
- “It's probably worth mentioning two high points: the music is pretty good and the online functionality was solid.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The optimization aspect of the game encourages competitive behavior by comparing players' performances against one another, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “While you still play together, your performance is compared against each other, giving incentive for more competitive behavior.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that various modifiers can be applied to alter gameplay mechanics, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
- “That said, things are kept fresh by a number of modifiers you can apply to change up the way your spitlings move or interact with various objects, creating a lot of replay value.”