spider ponds

Spider ponds might be a fun little time if it weren't for the hunger punishment. If the player isn't able to catch any flies to keep the hunger meter filled, the spider becomes slow and at that point it is a certainty that no food will be caught. If the hunger meter reaches zero it is a death sentence, and I had to restart the game just to be able to move again. The controls are janky enough without this punishing...

10 found this helpful, 2023-05-31

Web swinging without web slinging Spider Ponds is a novel title, and a difficult one. Unfortunately, most of that difficulty stems from its awkward control scheme. I was on the higher end of the 45 minute runtime - it was a while before I realized the red flashing was hunger pangs instead of fear from croaking frogs. It's worth a shot at whatever price point you're comfortable with for 30-45 minutes.

7 found this helpful, 2020-01-20

The game's concept is fine, and it IS almost fun. Unfortunately, the slow pace and unreliable controls make it more frustrating to play than fun. I'm glad I beat it, but I can't see myself ever coming back to it.

6 found this helpful, 2023-06-23