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.
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Reviews
- The game features a clever concept of playing in reverse, which adds a unique 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.
- The controls can feel unresponsive and the hitboxes are often inaccurate, making gameplay frustrating.
- The levels are repetitive and lack challenge, with many being completed in just a few seconds.
- gameplay90 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features a unique reverse mechanic that initially offers a fun and refreshing experience, but many players find it poorly executed and ultimately repetitive. While some enjoy the casual nature and achievement hunting, others criticize the game for being too easy, short, and lacking depth, with critical mechanics feeling untested and unbalanced. Overall, the game struggles to maintain engagement beyond the initial novelty, leading to a mixed reception regarding its gameplay experience.
“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 get very repetitive after a few minutes.”
“Way too short, and the backwards mechanics don't translate well at all.”
“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 got used to the mechanics (which means after a few levels which only take you 5-15 seconds to complete each and are neither very challenging nor especially interesting).”
- story52 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being thin, predictable, and lacking depth, with a simple plot involving a chili pepper knight and a princess. While some players appreciate the quirky concept of playing the story backwards, many feel it fails to deliver engaging content, often comparing it unfavorably to free flash games. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity that could benefit from more development and creativity.
“Spoiler alert is a fun concept implemented in a funny and short story.”
“Storyline: a chili pepper knight kidnaps Princess Tomato, but luckily, a plumber is here to bring her back!”
“It's an one to two hours story experience, but for the 70 cents I paid, it was a good deal for 1.5 hours.”
“This game's story did not do this for me.”
“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.”
- music50 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its cleverness and quality, particularly the mariachi soundtrack, while others find it repetitive and intrusive. Many players appreciate the ambiance it creates, but some note that the lack of variety can lead to frustration during gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it may not be enough to elevate the experience for everyone.
“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 annoyed me a lot.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as colorful and cartoon-like, with a hand-drawn, flash style that suits the game's tone well. While some players appreciate the visuals and find them enjoyable, others consider them simplistic or bland, leading to mixed opinions on their overall quality. Overall, the art style is seen as a highlight, though it may lack depth and become repetitive over time.
“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.”
“Cute graphics and sprites all around.”
“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.”
“I'll quickly just say that those decent graphics and music I mentioned earlier were also very bland and forgettable.”
“Graphic: 6.5/10”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as funny, with many players highlighting its clever plot twists and humorous concepts, particularly the "spoiler alert" mechanic. While the humor is appreciated, some reviewers feel that the overall atmosphere could be enhanced further. Despite its short length, the game delivers a comedic experience that fans of humor and platformers are likely to enjoy.
“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.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the introduction of custom levels and speedrun modes that enhance replay value, others criticize it for being too short and lacking depth, leading to a perception of minimal replayability. Overall, the reliance on fan-generated content to sustain interest has left some players feeling that it 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.”
- stability6 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 kind of buggy.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is largely negative, with players feeling that the short experience does not justify its cost, leading to disappointment. The gameplay, described as a standard platformer, detracts from any potential emotional engagement, leaving users feeling underwhelmed.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highlighted by a unique performance grading mechanic that tracks the number of deaths per level, resetting upon returning to the menu. This design choice encourages players to improve their skills while navigating the game's challenges.
“The game's performance grading system is flawed; it counts the number of deaths since entering a level, which resets every time you return to the menu.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, as the performance metrics are reset with each menu exit, making it difficult to gauge progress.”
“It's frustrating that the game evaluates your performance based on deaths that reset every time you leave the level, undermining any sense of achievement.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that while the atmosphere is enjoyable, there is potential for it to be enhanced further, particularly in terms of humor and overall ambiance.
