SPIDER MALL ! (2023)

Developer: GHOST DOG FILMS
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 85 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Playing SPIDER MALL feels like controlling a cheesy 1990s FMV horror film, where you navigate a gloomy abandoned mall with tense exploration and sudden encounters.

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What players say

Players love the cheesy charm and campy tone, especially Moose's performance. The CGI spider looks clunky and the same few corridors get repetitive, but most find it entertaining. The roughly two-hour runtime is fun to replay for achievements.

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