Spider (PS1)

Genre: Action

Perspective: 3rd-person, Side view

Gameplay: Platform

Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic

Published by: BMG Interactive Entertainment

Developed by: Boss Game Studios Inc.

Released: 1996

Platform: PlayStation (PSX, PS1)

The developer of this game is the Boss Game Studios group, which made its debut on the PlayStation market and the video game market in general. Apparently, this honest company decided to surprise everyone by proposing to control a very unusual hero - a giant - a spider, a real one, possessing all the features of this type of insect, from which the faint of heart covers horror. But we must admit that such a choice of the protagonist allows you to significantly expand the scope of the Action genre in comparison with standard techniques for deploying game space in different directions. After all, a spider can not only run and jump on the numerous platforms scattered in the worlds of this game. Of course, he knows how to crawl along the ceilings, crawls to the lower surfaces of platforms, hangs upside down there and even hangs and swings on his web.

It also has original capabilities to attack enemies. It can be said that all his strength lies in his eight shaggy legs. In addition, traveling the game, your spider continually encounters various devices that he can hook onto his torso as new legs. There are 10 such devices in total: seven of them give the spider new abilities (including shooting with guided projectiles, spraying poison, etc.), and the other three strengthen the defense (laying mines and super-bomb armament). At each point in time, a spider can have two offensive and two defensive legs. To diversify your actions, you can change these legs (using the L and R keys). In case of loss of life, the spider, unfortunately, loses all acquired legs and must start a new life with one - the only - simple metal nippers.

The history of the spider is briefly as follows. This is not a real spider, but the result of a cybernetic experiment to create artificial life. The scientist who created it simultaneously created many other insects - robots (with which the spider must fight). But vicious competitors burst into the scientist’s laboratory and shot him; With the last effort of his will, the scientist moved his soul into a spider, and now in the image of a spider he must wander through the levels of the game in search of his lost body.

The game has 32 levels, located in 6 worlds. First, in the scientist’s laboratory, your hero crawls on tables and among the wreckage of broken computers, avoiding burning objects, falling beakers and sinks. His second world is a factory. Defeating the Factory Boss (Mechanical Hands), he walks through the streets of the city - crawls through the buildings and visits the park. His fourth world is a museum. Then he descends into a dark, dark sewer system, where one awkward jump can turn him into a lump of dirt. Finally, he reaches the enemy lab, where he fights the last Boss.

At each level - from one to four exits; they are labeled with computer chips, which the spider must collect in a certain amount in order to move to the next world. Having collected all the chips, the best end of the game awaits, as well as a special award. In addition, pieces of a secret CD are scattered at each level; finding three of these pieces, you get access to the secret level of this world (in the last level, two such worlds). There are only three meetings with the Bosses in the game, but they are all very memorable.

As in other pseudo-3D games (such as Crash Bandicoot and Pandemonium!), Here all the characters look voluminous, but their actions are limited to two dimensions. But the spider's unique abilities make his adventures very diverse. At the same time, the camera helps you, as if crawling with you. For the most part, you see the spider on the side, but sometimes, when its path lies deep into the scene, you switch to the rear view, and at some levels the camera as if sits the spider on its back.

The spider control system is unusually effective, although you need to get used to it. For example, a spider goes to the right and approaches the ascent; if you continue to hold Right, it will automatically stop; to go further, you need to click on the direction key Up / Right. In general, the active use of the directional key is the main way to control the movement of the spider. After some time, you get used to the control system, and then it becomes completely organic for you.

The spider control system is unusually effective, although you need to get used to it. For example, a spider goes to the right and approaches the ascent; if you continue to hold Right, it will automatically stop; to go further, you need to click on the direction key Up / Right. In general, the active use of the directional key is the main way to control the movement of the spider. After some time, you get used to the control system, and then it becomes completely organic for you.

In general, the debut of the new group of developers must be recognized as undoubtedly successful - Spider - The Video Game is a very exciting, interesting and well-made game!

Tips

• Many items are hidden in invisible places on the screen. They can even be in damn hot stoves. Search everywhere and your efforts will not be in vain.
• To defeat the Boss, carefully monitor his movements. After he slams to the ground, chop off your shoulder and apply a special attack. When he turns around, jump over his hand.
• Since you cannot see all your enemies, we recommend using the missile guidance system (you can see enemies hiding in the corners or somewhere above).
• Determine which types of weapons are more effective than others against specific enemies. So, Electro does not act on Black Widows (black widows), but on the other hand, "excellent" acts on rats!
• "Hidden" zones are often located in dangerous places, for example, behind a fan. The striped wall panel leads to two alternative exits to the Factory Machine Room level.
• In the sewers, climb directly onto the walls, and do not jump from one box to another. It’s easier to see the danger in a timely manner.

Codes

• Access to all levels - Enter Y7KB3 YIWI 6QF3Q S7QCI as the password.

To enter the following codes, start the game and pause.

• Supplement Weapons or Strength - Enter: Triangle, X, X, X, Circle, X, Square, Triangle, X, Triangle, Circle. If you do everything correctly, the Spider will replenish its weapons and "strength". The trick can be performed an unlimited number of times whenever you want.
• Turn into a flea - Enter: Triangle, Square, Circle, Triangle. And the Spider will cower to the size of a tiny flea.