Webventure
- September 15, 2023
- Moodming
"Webventure is a local co-op simulation game for 2 players, where you control spider friends navigating a forest using webs. Work together to uncover mysteries, encounter bugs, and enjoy a unique atmospheric setting, with the option for single-player mode. Despite some bugs, the game offers a fun and engaging multiplayer experience."
Reviews
- The art style is beautiful and captivating, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
- Playing in co-op mode can be a delightful experience, fostering camaraderie and teamwork.
- The game concept is fun and has the potential for enjoyable gameplay with friends.
- The game is plagued by serious bugs, including inconsistent save points and game-breaking issues.
- Controls are extremely finicky and unreliable, making gameplay frustrating.
- There are significant desync issues in multiplayer, leading to confusion and difficulty in progressing through levels.
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and inconsistencies, such as erratic hand movements, unreliable web-shooting mechanics, and disappearing objects. Many feel the game resembles an early access product due to its frequent glitches and unclear mechanics, detracting from the overall experience.
“It's very buggy and very inconsistent.”
“The game concept is fun but it's still extremely buggy: randomly disappearing dynamic objects and enemies, unclear death triggers, web randomly flying through solid objects, etc. It feels like we're testing an early access product.”
“The hands are all in all buggy, appearing out of nowhere, disappearing again, spawning on you, on the mushroom, etc.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players praising the innovative web-spinning mechanics and cooperative challenges that enhance camaraderie, while others criticize issues like enemy duplication, inconsistent save and respawn systems, network problems, and poor optimization that can even lead to computer reboots. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is overshadowed by significant gameplay flaws.
“The innovative web-spinning mechanics added layers of excitement, and the challenges we faced together deepened our camaraderie.”
“Duplication of enemies, inconsistent save/respawns, network issues, forgotten mechanics, and even causes the computer to reboot due to poor optimization.”
“The vibe is really nice and I love the art, but when it comes to actual gameplay, it all falls apart.”
“The innovative web-spinning mechanics added layers of excitement, but the overall gameplay experience was lacking.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing disappointment over noticeable gaps in the soundtrack, leading to moments of silence. However, others appreciate the cooperative gameplay experience, suggesting that the music enhances the challenge when playing with a partner.
“I was excited about the art and music as well, so this is very sad.”
“There are rather large noticeable parts where there is no music or any other sound except the patter of your spider feet.”
“Co-op adventure + music + challenging = must play with 2 players and cooperate to get through the levels.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's art style is praised for its beauty and ambitious vision, though some feel it falls short of its potential. However, the atmospheric visuals, particularly in haunting forests and mysterious catacombs, are consistently impressive and evoke a strong sense of awe.
“The atmospheric visuals, from haunting forests to mysterious catacombs, consistently left us in awe.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals, featuring haunting forests and mysterious catacombs that evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder. Players feel a deep connection to the environment, reminiscent of childhood fantasies about encountering the spirits of nature.
“The atmospheric visuals, from haunting forests to mysterious catacombs, consistently left us in awe.”
“The heroes and the atmosphere all brought me back to the years of my youth when I wanted to meet the spirits of the forest in real life.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight that "webventure" transcends typical gaming experiences by fostering deep emotional connections through shared highs and lows, ultimately creating cherished memories centered around friendship and adventure.
“Sharing the emotional highs and lows of the journey with friends made 'Webventure' not just a game, but a cherished memory.”
“It's a heartwarming testament to friendship and adventure.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for several issues, including enemy duplication, inconsistent save and respawn points, network problems, neglected mechanics, and severe performance issues that can even lead to system reboots.
“The game suffers from duplication of enemies, inconsistent save and respawn points, and network issues, all of which point to poor optimization.”
“The optimization is so bad that it even causes my computer to reboot unexpectedly.”
“There are forgotten mechanics that could have enhanced gameplay, but they are overshadowed by the game's optimization problems.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being unsatisfactory and overly abstract, leaving many players wanting more depth and clarity.
“The story left a lot to be desired; it felt very abstract and lacking depth.”
“The narrative was confusing and failed to engage me throughout the game.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay invested.”