Spider - GameClub App Reviews

Apple should require all developers release an optimized version of their app for the newest iPhones the moment the new iPhones are released. Its inexcusable that an app can be released at the end of December and still not be optimized for the newest iPhones.

This game is fun, innovative, and beautiful.

This was the first game I played on any iOs device back in 2009, and when I heard that it was finally receiving a sequel, I decided I should replay it. Amazingly, considering all the innovation in mobile gaming in the last six years, it is still fun to play. If you are obsessive like I am, it will take you maybe three hours to complete the adventure mode campaign, and there are several more hours worth of content in the other game modes. I like to break down my reviews into story, visuals, audio and gameplay, so here goes: Story: This game is rather story light, expecting the player to create their own version of what happened at the manor based on vague clues and imagination, but it works really nicely. I felt motivated to track down every secret and open every hidden room. For what it is, it does this very well. Visuals: The hand drawn aesthetic is lovely, even by todays standards, with a lot of care put into each of the backgrounds. The bugs and spiderwebs dont stand up to time quite as well, but they are not bad enough to be emersion breaking. It is important to note, however, that the visuals dont quite stand up to the most recent iPhone screens, and it looks really fuzzy if you try and blow it up on an iPad. They do have an iPad version however. Audio: This was one of the first games that put obvious effort into their audio, and I remember being very impressed within it first came out. That said, by todays standards, it is lacking. The music is repetitive and has little depth. Gameplay: The gameplay is perhaps the weak point of this game. When it came out, it was amazing, but in 2015, it is lacking. There are only a few types of "enemy" bugs, and the gameplay breaks down to make webs, chase bugs, eat stuff. That said, because of the campaigns shortness, it never has a chance to really get boring. Overall, this game is still worth playing, and it is especially impressive considering its age.

Eagerly waiting for the sequel! Probably my favorite game. But now a little crashy on the iOS8 & iphone 6. Please update so I can enjoy it all over again! ***************************************** Id give it 10 stars if I could! This is not just a game, it is a mysterious adventure. Highly addictive! 4 games come with the app but my favorite is The Secret of Bryce Manor. It opens the story with hints on how to move. The spider can run, walk, jump, tackle, leap, turn around, and eat. This game bumps up the challenge with each level and holds your interest. It has a very responsive interface. You go up on levels as you work thru the mansion...inside and outside. There are clues to be found. There are achievements to build, and there is a secret. I have been thru the game once and not yet learned the secret. I can see that there are different ways to play to get different results. The more you play, the better you get. There are interesting ways to catch the different bugs. Its got great sound affects and is so realistic. The mood is all there like a great movie/novel mystery. Its fun fun fun!!! The graphics and soundtrack are amazing!!! Its meant for one player but Ive played it with one if my kids by trading off the different levels. We have a blast watching and encouraging each other. Thank you for this masterpiece!!!

STILL WAITING FOR THE SEQUEL. AFTER A SOLID 3 YEARS AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT THERE WAS GOING TO BE ONE. THE DESCRIPTION STILL SAYS COMING IN 2014, THE SEQUEL. How many times is going to get pushed back, and by how many years!!!!

This game is really fun. Not only is the game play as a spider in an abandoned house a new and unique way to play, but the story in the game is unexpected and very deep. This is a game for people who like mysteries. I loved trying to figure out the mystery of what happened. This game is truly one of a kind.