Webbed

Webbed is a simple and cute platformer that provides players with a few hours of enjoyment web-swinging through bushland and befriending other bugs all in the name of love.

92%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 12,836 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

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Webbed is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Sbug Games and was released on September 9, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Webbed" is a charming adventure game where you play as a spider on a mission to save her boyfriend from a bowerbird. Swing through the wilderness using your webs, solve puzzles, and make friends with bugs to help you on your journey. Explore and interact with the world by spinning webs and leaving your own unique mark.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 12,836 reviews

gameplay1.5k positive mentions

grinding132 negative mentions

gameplay
2,400 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Webbed" is characterized by its engaging and intuitive web-slinging mechanics, which allow for fluid movement and creative problem-solving in a charming, cartoonish world. Players appreciate the satisfying physics and the variety of puzzles that encourage exploration, although some find certain mechanics frustrating or repetitive. Overall, the game is praised for its delightful art style, fun character interactions, and a light-hearted story, making it a joyful experience despite its relatively short playtime.
- “Controls, swinging, movement and just general gameplay feels incredibly smooth, responsive and satisfying which makes the experience so much better.”
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging, the art style and character designs are super cute, the quests are just the right amount of challenging, and plenty of collectibles to invest time into finding!”
- “The web mechanics are surprisingly great and a lot of fun all the way through.”
- “But gameplay wise it's clumsy and repetitive, I felt like I had to push through some stuff too often.”
- “The aiming is so incredibly important and finicky for even the most menial of tasks because the interactive objects are so tiny, and the three main mechanics (grapple, spin web, shoot laser) all struggle and fight with each other when I'm trying to use them to do the simplest of chores.”
- “Sadly, the way the rest of Webbed is set up really doesn’t always allow for this gameplay to shine, and in fact, sometimes it feels like the game wasn’t designed around incarnating a spider at all.”
story
1,536 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Webbed" revolves around a charming and simple quest where players control a spider on a mission to rescue her boyfriend from a bird. While the narrative is often described as short and straightforward, it is filled with cute characters, humor, and engaging side quests that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the game's heartwarming themes and delightful art style, though some express a desire for a longer main storyline and more post-game content.
- “One of the best games I've ever played, not because it's the longest or the most groundbreaking game, but because of the feeling you get playing it. It's clear this game was made with love; its simplicity makes it so good. It's a simple, fun, and charming story with cute and appealing graphics, with a clear view of what its world is about.”
- “The story is really entertaining and the art style is really cute; my sister has arachnophobia but she loved this game anyway!”
- “The story is simple but sweet and enough to drive the game.”
- “The main thing that I dislike is the fairly short storyline.”
- “The only let-down with this game is that the storyline is... disappointingly short, to say the least.”
- “The story is short and simple and left me wanting a lot more in the end.”
music
810 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its cheerful, playful, and atmospheric qualities, effectively complementing the charming visuals and engaging gameplay. While many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to adapt to different environments and situations, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music enhances the game's delightful experience, making it a significant aspect of its appeal.
- “The music is cheerful and playful and fits the atmosphere of the game incredibly well.”
- “The soundtrack is really nice too, phenomenal job to the composer of this!”
- “The music is fantastic: mostly simple and elegant, with some more engaging beats in the right moments.”
- “Edit: forgot to mention that the music would sometimes just randomly stop playing, and there wasn't an option to deal with it in the menu.”
- “The only minor downside I've seen so far is that the soundtrack is very repetitive sometimes, but it's fine, you can turn it off.”
- “The art direction was fine but the soundtrack is disappointingly uninspired.”
graphics
706 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their charming and cute pixel art style, which effectively captures the whimsical nature of the gameplay. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, engaging animations, and the overall aesthetic that enhances the fun and relaxing experience of web-slinging as a spider. Additionally, the game includes accessibility options, such as an "arachnophobia mode," making it appealing to a broader audience.
- “The graphics are adorable, the gameplay is innovative and fun, and the world is a lot of fun to explore.”
- “The art style is both fantastic and adorable, complemented by a perfect soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are great in its pixely loveliness and the game takes you through four distinct levels all with their flair and magnificent atmosphere.”
- “But that lovingly crafted artwork is let down by the game design, which is mixed at best.”
- “Only complaint is that the indie game pixel art style has kinda been done to death, but easy to ignore.”
- “The art style is different and I love the backgrounds and environments, but with this said the gameplay is lacking greatly due to poor controls or how the game utilizes webs.”
emotional
402 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome experience that evokes feelings of nostalgia and joy. Many reviews highlight the game's charming narrative, adorable characters, and engaging mechanics, which together create a delightful atmosphere that can even bring players to tears. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to make players feel connected and uplifted, making it a standout in the realm of emotional gaming experiences.
- “The story is powerful and emotional despite being portrayed in such a relaxed style, and I think that laid-back attitude is what really makes the game shine.”
- “I cried because I love the little spider so much.”
- “Just be prepared to become an emotional wreck by the ending.”
humor
228 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its charming and absurd comedic elements, such as the funny mechanics involving web-slinging and quirky character interactions. Many reviews mention the game's lighthearted tone, amusing dialogue, and the inclusion of an arachnophobia toggle that adds a humorous twist. Overall, the game is described as cute, funny, and entertaining, making it a delightful experience for players seeking a lighthearted adventure.
- “I thoroughly enjoy this game and highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to be a funny little spider and swing around.”
- “The web mechanics are great, the storyline is so funny and cute, and just a wonderful game!”
- “This game offers amazing music, funny and enjoyable gameplay, and a delightful story, including many different adorable bugs and insects with funny dialogue.”
grinding
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, as many players find the physics-based puzzles and web mechanics to be tedious and frustrating. While some aspects of the gameplay are enjoyable, the repetitive nature of tasks and the reliance on spamming webs often detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of exhaustion rather than fun. Collecting items and completing achievements can also feel grindy, contributing to a perception of the game as overly long and lacking in engaging content.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Starts out as a fairly fun web-swinging platformer but quickly devolves into an incredibly tedious and aggressively unfun physics puzzler.”
- “I thought this game would be a fun and light puzzle/action platformer but it is a frustrating experience with bizarre web physics and tedious puzzles.”
- “This game struggled to keep my attention for long, and when it did, it immediately shifted back into tedious physics puzzles.”
atmosphere
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its charming, whimsical, and wholesome qualities, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing. Players appreciate the delightful visuals, cheerful music, and engaging level design that create a relaxing and immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as adorable and fun, enhancing the gameplay and making it a joy to explore.
- “The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the game mechanics feel very satisfying to use.”
- “The game's atmosphere is charming, the pace and gameplay are relaxing (for the most part), and the web mechanics are both fun and intuitive.”
- “It is a charming adventure packed within a (surprisingly) adorable atmosphere.”
- “While the game maintained its relaxed atmosphere for the most part, the final bird levels did shift the tempo.”
- “As for the puzzles, I can only give my personal opinion on it, but I believe it is very fitting for the casual atmosphere it is bringing.”
- “While the game's goals are very simple, what makes this fun are all the little things that the game did to keep up the jovial atmosphere.”
replayability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting that while the main campaign lasts around 3-7 hours, the overall replay value is limited, primarily revolving around collectibles and achievements. Some players find enjoyment in speedrunning and exploring different puzzle-solving approaches, suggesting a degree of replayability, but overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Additional features like mod support or a level editor could enhance replayability significantly.
- “Incredible replayability with some really interesting speedrunning tech.”
- “Has a lot of replayability for speedruns and just a fun game to web-sling your way through.”
- “The game takes about 2-4 hours to complete, but there is plenty of replayability, and many secrets to find.”
- “I don't see much of a replay value with this game; however, everything you can do is done in a very satisfying manner.”
- “Even though this game is bug-themed, it plays it slightly safe on the length, having nothing else to find besides collectibles after you complete the game, which means it’s not too replayable.”
- “Low replay value.”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a variety of glitches and bugs that can impact gameplay, including issues with AI and physics. However, some users report a smooth experience without significant problems, praising the web-swinging mechanics and overall game design. While the charming aesthetics and fun mechanics are appreciated, the presence of bugs remains a common concern among players.
- “The web swinging mechanics were very fun, smooth, and bug-free.”
- “After beating the story and doing almost 100% of the side content, I never experienced any glitches at all, and the game ran beautifully.”
- “This game is a buggy mess with promising mechanics implemented incredibly badly.”
- “A pretty (excuse the pun) buggy experience which seems to get undue praise due to it being cute.”
- “It should be noted that there are some small glitches in the game though that can lead to softlocks.”
character development
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and well-crafted character designs, which are described as cute and engaging. Reviewers appreciate the combination of appealing visuals, a wholesome story, and the ability to customize characters, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While some players express concerns about repetitive gameplay, the strong character design remains a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “The character designs and story are well made.”
- “I love the adorable story and the character design.”
- “Overall I played 3.8 hours according to my Steam record and I don't think I want to solve the same puzzle again for a while, but I still recommend this game because the character design is fabulous and the motion is very smooth.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players praise its smooth performance even on low-end computers, others report significant issues, particularly with frame rates and performance drops when certain mechanics are overused. The graphics are described as old school but charming, and while the gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, some players suggest that better optimization could enhance the overall experience.
- “It's incredibly cute, swinging around as a spider definitely doesn't get old. The puzzles, while some could definitely benefit from you knowing minor optimizations (i.e., you can left-click onto an object and drag it with you instead of spamming right-click webs), none of them are too difficult in concept. The difficulty comes from using the mechanics you have to beat the puzzles.”
- “This is a really well-optimized game.”
- “It was very distinct and was very fun to learn and use the controls; it runs smoothly even with a bad computer.”
- “Pro tip: don't fill the main hub all the way with web, it causes some exiting performance issues.”
- “Good game and concept, but unfortunately it's badly optimized.”
- “It's incredibly cute, swinging around as a spider definitely doesn't get old, the puzzles, whilst some could definitely benefit from you knowing minor optimizations (i.e., you can left click onto an object and drag it with you, instead of what I did at the start, spamming right click webs to eventually get the cog in place), none of them are too difficult in concept, the difficulty comes from using the mechanics you have to beat the puzzles.”
monetization
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The game is praised for its refreshing approach to monetization, standing out in a landscape often dominated by microtransactions and pay-to-play models. Players appreciate its wholesome design, which contrasts sharply with the prevalent trends in AAA gaming.
- “This game was such a wholesome surprise from this year of AAA torment, microtransactions, and pay-to-play games.”