The Spiral Scouts

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The Spiral Scouts is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Cantaloupe Kids and was released on July 12, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Spiral Scouts" is a puzzle-laden, adventure game where players step into the shoes of a new recruit in a mystical scout troupe. Traverse a vibrant, whimsical world and solve challenges to help the troupe's members. With strategic problem-solving and a charming cast of characters, players will work their way up the ranks of the Spiral Scouts.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 517 reviews

humor370 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Challenging and varied puzzles that require critical thinking and sometimes pen and paper.
Unique and colorful art style reminiscent of Paper Mario, with a catchy soundtrack.
Humor is crude and juvenile, but often funny, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

The writing can be excessively crude and immature, which may not appeal to all players.
Some puzzles can feel obtuse or frustrating, lacking clear hints or guidance.
The game may not have enough content or replay value for some players, especially after completing all puzzles.

humor
383 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in "Spiral Scouts" is predominantly crude and juvenile, often relying on toilet jokes, profanity, and dark themes, which can be polarizing among players. While some find the chaotic and absurd humor genuinely hilarious, others criticize it as overly simplistic or mean-spirited, suggesting it appeals more to a younger audience or those with a specific taste for lowbrow comedy. Overall, the game is best suited for players who appreciate raunchy humor alongside challenging puzzles, but it may not resonate with everyone due to its heavy reliance on shock value and vulgarity.
- “The humor is pure chaos — poop jokes, weird characters, dumb situations, and yet somehow... it all works.”
- “This game had me laughing, confused, and questioning my life choices all at the same time.”
- “Hilarious game, fun and challenging puzzles, and a total blast!”
- “Painfully unfunny is the best I can describe it.”
- “This game is horrifically unfunny, relying on a cutesy art style with swearing to try to be 'funny'.”
- “Every single line was awful, unfunny trash.”
graphics
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The graphics of "The Spiral Scouts" feature a charming, cartoonish art style reminiscent of the "Paper Mario" series, characterized by vibrant colors and a playful aesthetic. While the visuals are generally praised for their cuteness and unique design, they create a stark contrast with the game's crude humor and adult themes, leading to mixed reactions among players. Overall, the art style is seen as a highlight, enhancing the game's quirky atmosphere despite the polarizing nature of its writing.
- “The art style is adorable, the music fits perfectly, and every area felt unique and fun to explore.”
- “The art style has a charming, hand-crafted feel.”
- “The graphics are colorful and unique; they are what drew me to the game in the first place.”
- “Don't be fooled by the cutesy graphics; this is definitely an 18+ game - full of immature, dirty, vulgar, and often mean jokes that wouldn't be out of place in your average Cards Against Humanity game.”
- “While the art style of The Spiral Scouts is more akin to kid games, it is very much an adult game by the content contained within it.”
- “However, this is merely a cover for the actual content of the game, as behind the cute aesthetic and challenging puzzles lies the most crude game I have ever played.”
music
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and fitting compositions that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some find the music repetitive during challenging puzzles, it is often described as charming and enjoyable, complementing the game's quirky art style and humor. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a solid aspect of the game, contributing positively to the experience despite some minor criticisms.
- “The music is surprisingly good, with high-quality tunes that fit the atmosphere.”
- “The art style and music is fun with a vibrant world and music that suits it all perfectly.”
- “Great music, funny story, super challenging puzzles, and lovely art.”
- “The music is not out of place, but with hard games and puzzles, it would be nice to have longer songs so you don't go insane over the music because you keep hearing the same short loop.”
- “The music was a little meh overall but tolerable.”
- “Music - overall solid, but not memorable.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it wacky and humorous, while others criticize it for being crude and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight that the narrative primarily serves as a backdrop for puzzle-solving, with memorable characters and dialogues that can be both funny and offensive. Overall, the story is seen as simplistic and often overshadowed by the game's focus on puzzles, making it less appealing for those seeking a strong narrative experience.
- “The story and characters are unforgettable.”
- “The story was simple yet effective and full of amusing characters.”
- “While the overarching plot is pretty simplistic, the conversations you have with the various characters around the world are a real gold mine.”
- “There is no story whatsoever.”
- “As for the story, it's very bare-bones.”
- “The story was nonsense, the characters shallow and flat, and the humor is raunchy and relaxed.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of challenging puzzles and cartoonish aesthetics, with many players finding it enjoyable despite some frustrations with mechanics and writing. While the puzzles are generally well-designed and engaging, the humor and dialogue can detract from the experience, leading to mixed feelings about the overall enjoyment. Many reviewers recommend the game for its fun gameplay, especially at a discounted price, but caution that the crude humor and lack of depth in mechanics may not appeal to everyone.
- “The gameplay is excellent, puzzles are just hard enough.”
- “The Spiral Scouts is a challenging puzzle game with cute graphics and polished mechanics.”
- “Good concept, gameplay is pretty fun, and the overall art and music direction is really well done.”
- “The gameplay struggles to stand out from underneath the heavy-handed writing.”
- “The problem here is that there aren't any dedicated puzzle-solving mechanics in this game.”
- “The puzzles and the gameplay is where the game starts to falter a little bit.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features charming and colorful character designs that contribute to a vibrant and carefree atmosphere. While the character development is limited, the existing characters are interesting and visually appealing, reminiscent of styles like Paper Mario. Overall, the art direction enhances the game's appeal, though it could have explored deeper character growth.
- “The graphics are charming, with lots of color and fun character design.”
- “Environments are vivid, character designs are nicely done, and the game has this overall carefree atmosphere to it as a result.”
- “The art style is reminiscent of Paper Mario and the character design is awesome!”
- “The art direction really could have gone somewhere, especially the character designs (most of them).”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly during the final stages where they must collect numerous items or complete inconvenient puzzles. Many reviewers noted that the repetitive nature of these tasks detracts from the overall enjoyment, often feeling more like a chore than engaging gameplay. However, some aspects, like collecting badges, are seen as less tedious and contribute positively to the experience.
- “The only complaint I have is the final part, which was ridiculously tedious and made me look up a guide because I got tired of aimlessly running around, trying to find a total of 30 'items' for the last achievement.”
- “An incredibly tedious way to end the game (and the hunt was for something very dumb but more on that in the humor section).”
- “There is not an actual solution that needs to be solved; you just have to do a specific thing that often requires tedious amounts of time to grind through.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its vibrant art style and laidback, carefree environments, which many players find appealing. While the music enhances the overall experience, some reviewers feel that the writing detracts from the potential of the atmosphere, particularly for those seeking a strong narrative. Overall, the game is praised for its cute aesthetics and comedic tone, though it may not satisfy players looking for depth in story and dialogue.
- “Very atmospheric and cute.”
- “The music is surprisingly good, with high-quality tunes that fit the atmosphere.”
- “Environments are vivid, character designs are nicely done, and the game has this overall carefree atmosphere to it as a result.”
- “+ overall fitting atmosphere in all levels”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is rated low by users, primarily due to its short length and the uniqueness of its puzzles, which diminish the incentive to replay once solved. Many players express dissatisfaction with the story and characters, further contributing to the perception of minimal replay value.
- “The game offers a unique experience, but once you know a puzzle, you know it, which limits replay value.”
- “While I enjoyed the puzzles, the overall experience may not compel me to replay the game in the future.”
- “The game is fairly short, and while I don't mind replaying it, others may find the lack of replay value a drawback.”
- “One negative is that the game is fairly short with not a whole lot of replay value (unless you don't mind doing it again like I do, as mentioned earlier).”
- “- zero replayability due to the nature of the game and weak story and characters.”
- “As is often the case with these games, there is little to no replay value due to the uniqueness of the puzzles, so you need to rely on one fun experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is well-optimized with no significant performance issues, though some users report consistent FPS drops during the white screen level. Most levels maintain a stable 30 FPS, and players suggest improvements like button mapping and achievements for future updates.
- “A well-optimized game.”
- “No performance problems or anything like that.”
- “Overall love the game and totally worth the wait.”
- “An addictive style of gameplay, but the white screen level is not well optimized because the FPS drops constantly. The other levels were okay (they're always locked at 30 FPS). Maybe add some button mapping and achievements in the future. Overall, I love the game and it was totally worth the wait.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience, with puzzles that evoke a range of emotions, from joy to moments that nearly bring them to tears. The emotional depth adds to the overall enjoyment, making it more than just a cute puzzle game.
- “This game is amazing; the puzzles are great. Some are easy, some are harder, and some almost made me cry.”
- “Then again, I probably forgot to look very closely and thought it a cute, heartwarming puzzle game.”

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85%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Spiral Scouts
This silly-ass RPG is definitely one to try, especially if you like fart jokes, sarcasm, and general childishness. Fun and addictive.
Gamegrin.com
85%

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The Spiral Scouts is a puzzle game with fantasy theme.

The Spiral Scouts is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing The Spiral Scouts.

The Spiral Scouts was released on July 12, 2018.

The Spiral Scouts was developed by Cantaloupe Kids.

The Spiral Scouts has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

The Spiral Scouts is a single player game.

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