Spoiler Alert
- June 29, 2014
- Megafuzz
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Spoiler Alert" is a quirky platformer where you play as a game's worthless protagonist. Your goal is to reach the end of each level while avoiding obstacles, all while being constantly taunted by spoilers for the game's story. The game features challenging gameplay and a unique narrative style that will keep you engaged until the very end.
Reviews
- The game features a unique concept of playing in reverse, which adds an interesting twist to the platforming genre.
- The graphics and music are enjoyable, contributing to a fun and quirky atmosphere.
- It's a quick and easy game to complete, making it suitable for casual gamers and achievement hunters.
- The game is extremely short, with most players finishing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of content.
- Controls can feel unresponsive and floaty, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- The level design is repetitive and lacks challenge, making it feel more like a series of simple puzzles rather than a robust platformer.
- gameplay45 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features a unique reverse mechanic that initially offers fun and casual experiences, but many players find it poorly executed and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement over time. While some appreciate the innovative concept, they criticize the level design, jump mechanics, and overall balance, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels short and unrefined. Overall, the game struggles to maintain interest and depth, with many players noting that it quickly becomes dull despite its initial appeal.
“It's fun, casual, refreshing (with its gameplay in reverse) and extra enjoyable if you like going for achievements!”
“The reverse mechanic in this game is cool.”
“From smooth, fun gameplay to the full controller support, I don't have many complaints so far.”
“The game is too easy, and the music/gameplay become very repetitive after a few minutes.”
“Beyond that point, the game becomes an increasingly aggravating series of mechanics and enemies with progressively tighter windows for you to jump on/over, and increasingly nonexistent telegraphs to prompt your jumps.”
“Playing the game backwards might sound interesting at first but soon reveals some of the flaws that go with it, and the gameplay becomes boring right after you get used to the mechanics, which means after a few levels that only take you 5-15 seconds to complete each and are neither very challenging nor especially interesting.”
- story26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as thin and predictable, lacking depth and engaging twists, with many players expressing disappointment in its brevity and simplicity. While some appreciate the humorous elements and the unique concept of playing the story backwards, others feel it fails to provide a compelling narrative experience, leaving them wanting more content and development. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for gameplay rather than a captivating journey.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Spoiler alert is a fun concept implemented in a funny and short story.”
“Not too challenging, very funny how the story plays out in the beginning.”
“The story is also lacking, with everything being fairly plain from the start without any real twists on how it develops.”
“The story is thin and lame, the 'plot twist' very predictable.”
“To summarize as bluntly as possible: I've played flash games that took longer to beat (not 100%, I'm talking just beat the story) than this, and those are free.”
- music25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and catchy nature, particularly highlighting a mariachi soundtrack as a standout feature. However, others find the music repetitive and forgettable, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the ambiance and clever compositions, there are complaints about the volume levels and lack of sound options.
“Totally crazy gameplay, mariachi music, and a red hot chili pepper as protagonist.”
“This is heavily complemented by, in all seriousness, one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard in an indie game.”
“Like really, the dude who did the music in this game deserves an award, or a medal, or a cake or something.”
“The game is too easy and the music/gameplay get very repetitive after a few minutes.”
“The music is present the whole game and is neither intrusive nor impressive.”
“Regrettably, graphics aren't great either: they have some retro-feeling, but not enough to make them cute; the repetitive music ennerved me a lot.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a colorful, cartoon-like, and hand-drawn art style that many players find enjoyable and fitting for the game's tone. While some reviews praise the visuals as cute and unique, others describe them as simple and somewhat bland, with a mix of retro elements that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the graphics receive a range of opinions, from decent to charming, but they are generally seen as a positive aspect of the game.
“The hand-drawn, flash style graphics are very colorful and suit the tone of the game very nicely.”
“I loved the visuals across the board.”
“The graphics are kind of cartoon-like and simple, and I really enjoyed them.”
“I'll quickly just say that those decent graphics and music I mentioned earlier were also very bland and forgettable.”
“Regrettably, graphics aren't great either: they have some retro-feeling, but not enough to make them cute; the repetitive music annoyed me a lot.”
“Music and graphics were decent.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it clever and entertaining, particularly noting the amusing plot twists and engaging story elements. While many appreciate the comedic aspects and recommend it for fans of humor and platformers, some feel that the humor could be further enhanced and that the game is too short, limiting the overall experience.
“Spoiler alert is a fun concept implemented in a funny and short story.”
“I would recommend anyone to play this game if you're a fan of funny things and platformers.”
“The very beginning (i.e. the end of the game) is kind of funny and makes the hour-long journey all worth it lol.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the introduction of custom levels and a speedrun mode that offers a degree of challenge, others find the core experience lacking and not worth revisiting. Overall, the potential for replay value largely hinges on user-generated content, which some feel does not justify the game's price.
“I would rate the game an 8/10 because when I first made this review, I did not see custom levels for the game. Now that more and more levels are being created, the game has a decent amount of replayability.”
“Pros: replay value.”
“Super short, super easy, no replayability value, and it wasn't fun the first time either.”
“Their excuse is that they expect fan-generated levels to give it replay value, but that still does not justify the exorbitant price for this very basic and minimal game.”
“It has decent replayability with speedrun mode, but the only problem is you can only improve your time by so much, and depending on how you play, it may not take that long.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users. Many players have noted problematic mechanics, including buggy jumps and broken hitboxes, contributing to an overall frustrating experience.
“Freezes up and crashes constantly.”
“Do you like bad platformers with buggy jumps and broken hitboxes?”
“The game is also quite buggy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is perceived as lacking, with players feeling that the brief experience does not justify its cost, leading to disappointment. The gameplay mechanics detract from the intended emotional engagement, reducing it to a standard platformer experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably affected by its performance grading mechanic, which tracks the number of deaths per level and resets upon returning to the menu, potentially impacting player experience and progression.
“The brilliant mechanic by which the game grades your performance is the number of deaths since you entered the level, which resets each time you back out to the menu.”
“The optimization features in the game allow for a seamless experience, making it easy to adjust settings for the best performance.”
“I love how the game encourages players to optimize their strategies, rewarding those who take the time to refine their approach.”
“The game has severe optimization issues that lead to frequent frame drops, making it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, even on high-end hardware, which completely ruins the immersion.”
“The loading times are excessively long, and the game often freezes when transitioning between areas.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that while the atmosphere is enjoyable, there is potential for it to be enhanced further, particularly in terms of humor.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
“Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“I think the general atmosphere and humor could be played up even more.”
