Frog & Spiders
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"Even if it’s unfair and beyond cheap at times (it’s a Contra clone, after all), I loved Spidersaurs. It’s not just because of its utterly bonkers premise; its gameplay is tight, its level and enemy designs are superb, and it’s really replayable. One of the best Contra-inspired games I’ve ever played, and one of my favorite WayForward games of all time. It’s just a shame this game had to remain an Apple Arcade exclusive for so many years. I’m just glad it will finally be embraced in a way that does its gameplay justice."
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Frog & Spiders is a 1981 arcade shooter from Taito that tasks players with guiding a frog through waves of spider enemies. Using simple controls, you fire upward to take out the crawling threats while avoiding their attacks. The game supports single or split-screen multiplayer, adding a competitive edge as both players race to clear levels. Its stripped-down mechanics prioritize quick reflexes over complexity, with pixelated visuals and chiptune sounds typical of early '80s arcade titles. While not a household name, Frog & Spiders holds a curious spot as one of the earliest attempts to blend shooter gameplay with a non-spacefaring theme. It predates many genre staples but lacks the lasting polish of contemporaries like Space Invaders. Still, retro gaming circles occasionally revisit it for its historical context and the novelty of shooting spiders in an era dominated by aliens and robots.
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Single player, Multiplayer
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