Webventure
- September 15, 2023
- Moodming
Get on Steam"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 with friends adds a layer of fun and camaraderie to the experience.
- The game concept is fun and has the potential to be enjoyable with improvements.
- The game is plagued by serious bugs, including inconsistent save points and game-breaking issues.
- Controls are difficult to use and often lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Multiplayer experiences suffer from desynchronization and confusion due to lack of differentiation between players.
- 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 webshoot system is a bit buggy, not letting you grab onto some things, and jumping over or onto some things is difficult sometimes as it almost has a kind of cooldown and not enough height.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players praising the innovative web-spinning mechanics and cooperative challenges that enhance engagement, 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's art style is praised for its beauty and ambitious vision, particularly in its atmospheric visuals like haunting forests and mysterious catacombs, though some feel it falls short of fully realizing its potential.
“The atmospheric visuals, from haunting forests to mysterious catacombs, consistently left us in awe.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing disappointment due to noticeable gaps where no music or sound is present, leaving only ambient noises like the sound of spider feet.
“I was excited about the art and music as well, so this is very disappointing.”
“There are rather large noticeable parts where there is no music or any other sound except the patter of your spider feet.”
- 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 spirits in 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. Overall, these factors contribute to a frustrating experience for players.
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, including duplication of enemies, inconsistent save and respawn points, and frequent network problems.”
“Poor optimization has led to forgotten mechanics and even caused my computer to reboot unexpectedly.”
“The overall experience is marred by optimization flaws that disrupt gameplay and create frustrating technical 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; while it is present, it feels very abstract.”
“The narrative was confusing and failed to engage me throughout the game.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth.”
