Summary
Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon is a 2015 puzzle video game developed by Tiger Style. It is the sequel to the multiple award-winning 2009 game Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor.
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| Developer(s) | Tiger Style |
| Publisher(s) | Tiger Style |
| Director(s) | Randy Smith |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Linux, OS X, Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
The player takes control of a spider whose primary goal is to survive by spinning webs and eating insects. At the same time, the player can explore the manor, searching for secrets and clues.
The aim in each level is to eat a certain amount of insects. At this point, a portal to the next level will open, although the player can remain in the level and eat the rest of the insects if they wish. Insects include, but are not limited to, moths, crickets, ladybugs and wasps. Hornets are unique in the game insofar as they cannot be caught in a web. Instead, they must be attacked directly by jumping into them.
The game has the ability to track the location of the player, as well as the time of day and weather, which can affect certain conditions in the levels such as insect placement and puzzles.[2]
Plot edit
A spider hunts its prey. The game is set in a location called Blackbird Estate.[3] Finding out what happened to the former occupants of the manor is optional, and is never explicitly foregrounded in the game; the player is free to come to their own conclusions as to what happened by interpreting the various pieces of evidence they find. Certain elements of the plot are based on a real historical society, and players must do research into this society to make full sense of the story.[4]
Development edit
It was first announced on November 27, 2013.[5] The game was showcased at the 2015 Games Developers Conference.[2]
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | iOS: 91/100[6] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | PC: 8.5/10[7] |
| TouchArcade | iOS:  [8] |
Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon was released to positive reviews, holding an aggregate of 91 out of 100 on Metacritic.[6] Destructoid awarded it a score of 8.5 out of 10, saying "there's still the incredibly fun web-slinging, insect-catching action to focus on".[7] TouchArcade awarded it a score of five out of five stars, saying "It's a better game, a cooler experience, and a must-buy for action-adventure aficionados and aspiring arachnids alike."[8]
References edit
- ^ "Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon". www.shroudedmoon.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ a b Turi, Tim (March 6, 2015). "The Very Best Indie Games Of GDC 2015". Game Informer. GameStop. p. 6. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ Nelson, Jared (March 19, 2014). "GDC 2014: Hands-on with Tiger Style's 'Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon'". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on March 31, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ Grayson, Nathan (9 March 2015). "To Beat This Game, You Need Use... The Actual Moon". Archived from the original on 2015-07-06. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (November 27, 2013). "Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon announced for spring 2014". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ a b "Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Davis, Ben (August 8, 2015). "Review: Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Musgrave, Shaun (August 5, 2015). "'Spider: Rite Of The Shrouded Moon' Review – The Prettiest Parlor That Ever You Did Spy". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
External links edit
- Official website