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[2009 video game] {{Infobox VG | title = Spewer | image = Spewer cover.jpg |
developer = Edmund McMillen<br />Eli Piilonen | publisher = Newgrounds |
designer = | composer = Danny Baranowsky | released = May 4, 2009 | genre =
Puzzle-platform | modes = Single-player | platforms = Browser }}
_SPEWER_ is a 2009 browser-based puzzle-platform game. It uses liquid physics
through regurgitation as its core mechanic. Taking the role of a mysterious
test subject, code named "Spewer", the player must vomit their way through
over 60 levels while learning new abilities, changing forms and piecing
together their purpose in the game. It is also a part of _The Basement
Collection_.
** Gameplay
The player navigates through five chapters and a bonus chapter as Spewer, a
small creature that navigates through single-screen levels by utilizing its
own vomit as a platform. Spewer can also walk, jump, and swim. The amount of
vomit available to the player is represented by a meter, which can be replaced
by Spewer eating food or its own vomit.<ref name="indie"/>[1] There are four
types of vomit in addition to normal vomit which are accessed by eating pills:
white vomit that floats, allowing the player to swim in mid air, red vomit
that pushes the player off objects at a faster speed with more power, black
vomit hardens to become platforms, and yellow vomit that melts and burns
objects.[2] A level editor is included, allowing players to create their own
custom levels.[3]
** Development
_Spewer_ was developed by Edmund McMillen and Eli Piilonen and released on
Newgrounds on May 4, 2009.[date=May 2009] A group of four people developed
_Spewer_: Edmund McMillen created the art assets for the game, and Eli
Piilonen was the programmer. These two also handled game design elements
together. In addition, Jordan Fehr worked on the sound effects and Daniel
Baranowsky provided the music.[4]
** Reception
Macintosh gaming magazine _MacLife_'s Arvind Srinivasan described the game as
"incredibly addictive",[5] stating that the game managed to hold his attention
during the full 60 levels, _Spewer_ was awarded the magazine's Editors' Choice
award.<ref name="maclife"/> Independent video game developer Derek Yu stated
the game is the most mature title which McMillen has developed in terms of
design.[6]
** References
[reflist]
** External links
- _Spewer_ game portal (see http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/494129)
[Edmund McMillen] [Newgrounds]
Category:2009 video games Category:Browser games Category:Flash games
Category:Puzzle-platformers Category:Video games developed in the United
States Category:Video games designed by Edmund McMillen Category:Single-player
video games