Webbed
Webbed is a 2D adventure platform game developed and published by Australian studio Sbug Games. A physics-based game set in a fantasy version of Queensland, players control a spider whose goal is to rescue her boyfriend from a bowerbird, with the help of other bugs.[1] The player can use spider webs to swing to different areas, create bridges, or move objects.[2]
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| Developer(s) | Sbug Games |
| Publisher(s) | Sbug Games |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure, platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
In October 2019, a prototype of Webbed was published on the indie game website Itch.io.[2] The finished game was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux on 9 September 2021.[1][2]
Reception
Alex Walker of Kotaku gave Webbed a positive review, praising the web mechanics and writing: "It's not exactly a breakthrough when it comes to platforming puzzles, but it's deeply, mechanically satisfying."[2]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Australian Game Developer Awards 2021 | Game of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
| Excellence in Gameplay | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Excellence in Audio | Nominated | [3] | ||
References
- Williams, Demi (11 September 2021). "2D adventure indie game 'Webbed' officially launches on PC". NME. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- Walker, Alex (13 September 2021). "Queensland Made Games Are Having One Hell Of A Year". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- Maxwell, Jini (9 September 2021). "AGDA finalists announced for 2021". ScreenHub. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
Further reading
- Walker, Alex (4 August 2021). "Queensland's Latest Game Is All About Being A Cute Spider". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved 30 September 2021.