The Spider Nest: Eat the World

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In "The Spider Nest: Eat the World," players evolve their spider and protect their nest from invading humans in this action-packed spider game. As a spider, players must strategically build their nest, lay traps, and attack humans to defend their home. With each level, the spider can evolve and gain new abilities, making it more formidable in battle. The game offers a unique perspective on the traditional human-vs-spider dynamic, allowing players to experience the thrill of being the spider.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

The Spider Nest: Eat the World screenshot

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,380 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization502 negative mentions

The game has a fun and interesting concept, allowing players to control a spider and build an army.
The graphics and animations are well done, making the gameplay visually appealing.
Many players find the game addictive and enjoyable, often playing for extended periods.

The game is plagued by forced ads that interrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.
Players are unable to progress past level 8, leaving them with a sense of stagnation and lack of content.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and negative resource counts.

monetization
622 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
1%
81%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the prevalence of forced ads that interrupt gameplay every few minutes, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable. Many players report that even after purchasing the "no ads" option, they continue to encounter ads, leading to feelings of being misled and scammed. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overwhelming number of mandatory ads has overshadowed the game's enjoyment, prompting many to uninstall it.
- “Fun, simple, minimal ads and reasonable no ads price.”
- “Love the game so much decided to buy the no ads, really worth it just wish for more features but still so fun.”
- “The game is fun, but I paid for no ads and I'm still getting ads.”
- “The game was fun until the ads started kicking in really bad!!!”
- “I paid to remove ads, but the ads are still playing.”
- “It's impossible, unless you pay money or watch ads.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
70%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and fun, with a decent mechanic that can be enjoyable, especially for fans of the theme. However, the experience is heavily marred by excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt the flow, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the game. While some users appreciate the core gameplay loop, many express frustration over the repetitive nature and the overwhelming presence of ads, leading to a diminished overall experience.
- “The art style is cool, the gameplay is simple but fun, a bit more hectic in the first half when you don't have any other spiders to help, but after you get a decent army you can take over any challenge.”
- “The controls are easy and gameplay is straightforward.”
- “It's a shame because the gameplay loop isn't that bad and can be quite fun.”
- “I was really enjoying this game until the forced ads started. I get you need ads for revenue; however, forcing them every minute spoils the flow of gameplay and just makes the game unplayable.”
- “Played for a short while and then the game starts spamming ads every few minutes, breaking up gameplay and preventing you from getting into it.”
- “The game crashes just when the download is complete. I can't even watch the game mechanics; I only see a spider and then the game crashes, forcing you to reopen it but it never starts. This game is trash.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay and progress. Many players experience issues such as losing progress, being unable to advance past certain levels, and interruptions caused by ads, which exacerbate the instability. While the game has enjoyable elements, the overwhelming number of technical problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “The main problem I have is that I get level capped at 8 and can't progress further, and there are quite a few glitches that make the game basically not fun after a certain point.”
- “Seemed fun apart from the constant game freezes that force you to close and reopen the game; all your current XP and meat are completely gone.”
- “Would like to rate this higher but since it freezes before it even loads, then that's not possible.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
20%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and unique art style, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the smooth visuals and fun aesthetic, some express a desire for further enhancements, such as shadow animations. However, the presence of ads has been noted as a detractor from the overall enjoyment.
- “The art style is unique and gameplay is smooth with a very fun to play game loop.”
- “It's a superb game and the graphics are also awesome 😍😍😍😍 so 5/5 stars.”
- “Amazing game, amazing graphics, it's amazing 🤩”
- “The graphics are nice, but the ads are annoying; apart from that, not a bad game.”
- “No graphics options, and the defense kind of spiders should defend the nest instead.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The game's story aspect is minimal, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and additional lore. Many reviews highlight that missions and upgrades are often locked behind ad walls, leading to a lack of content and progression after a short playtime. Overall, players are hoping for future updates that would introduce more missions, daily quests, and a deeper storyline to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I look forward to more updates and future missions or ways to play because I was able to play basically all of the game in one day.”
- “The game is very enjoyable and entertaining.”
- “I'm hoping the developers will add a story mode and/or lore to make the game more engaging.”
- “Game has no storyline or anything, just an easy way to pop up ads.”
- “Boring, no events, only ads and missions.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and adorable. However, some users express disappointment that the comedic content is limited, as it becomes inaccessible after reaching level 8. Overall, it provides a lighthearted and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The game is very funny, and quite adorable actually.”
- “Funny and good to spend some time 😉.”
- “It's just so funny.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is praised for its nice, gloomy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. Players find it perfectly suited to the game's theme, contributing to the fun and immersive gameplay. Additionally, there are mentions of similarities in music and elements with other games, indicating its distinctive yet influential sound design.
- “The background music is nice and gloomy.”
- “Really fun game, the music is perfect, and they yell so realistically.”
- “Very interesting game and the music just makes it better.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The background music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and distracting.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, with slow level progression and minimal gameplay variety. Many express frustration over the time required to advance and the presence of annoying ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The level grinding is kind of slow, and the ads are annoying.”
- “Then it will take literal hours of grinding just to advance a level, with no new gameplay or mechanics.”
- “Cute and fun, but it grows tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing frustration and fear, particularly due to technical issues like crashes and a general aversion to the game's content. This has led to a strong desire to leave negative feedback rather than engage with the game positively.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is noted for its stable performance, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience without significant issues.
- “The game's performance is incredibly stable, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
- “The optimization efforts really shine through, making for a seamless gameplay experience.”