1001 Spikes

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. IGN Spain
    Jun 30, 2015
    82
    Although it may seem an impossible game to beat, 1001 Spikes knows how to reward those who try to beat it thanks to a delightful level design.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 25, 2014
    80
    Like many of the games in the same league, it’s hard to recommend 1001 Spikes to those who aren’t patient enough to learn its deadly and intricate ways, or to those who are prone to smashing their controller through their TV screen in frustration. But to those who live off buzz words like “rage-inducing” and “old-school hard”, look no further.
  3. DarkStation
    Jun 25, 2014
    80
    Its varied level design, gratifying gameplay, vast amount of content, and palpable tension make 1001 Spikes a must-play for people seeking a challenge.
  5. IGN
    Jun 8, 2014
    80
    While obviously not meant for a broad, easily discouraged audience, 1001 Spikes' elegantly devious level design and endless string of "oh, so close!" deaths help it succeed at what it sets out to do: deliver a nightmarish degree of challenge while remaining just fun and interesting enough to keep beleaguered players forging ahead.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18
  1. xenoxinius
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    Challenging game. this game WILL make you rage a lot
    best way to describe it would be a mix of super meatboy and 'I wanna be the Guy'
    and it    Challenging game. this game WILL make you rage a lot
    best way to describe it would be a mix of super meatboy and 'I wanna be the Guy'
    and it works ... GREAT
    there are a lot of characters, tons of replay value, unlockable skins.
    You won't beat this game in one session and you'll probably pull your hair out on some levels.
    But the satisfaction you get after you beat the levels is like the best feeling in the world :D

    Certainly recommend this one, insanely good!!    … Full Review »
  2. VidGamingFather
    Feb 13, 2022
    5
    My video review you can find here:
    https://youtu.be/Y7z_ma9fjck
    I would say that this game is rather for hardcore games who like big    My video review you can find here:
    https://youtu.be/Y7z_ma9fjck

    I would say that this game is rather for hardcore games who like big challenges and punishing gameplay that will not forgive you any single mistake. It might be objectively good but the purpose of my reviews is to find the games that you can relax at instead of feeling anger and hopelessness because you were killed again by something that appeared out of nowhere.

    Thus I have to give this nice but tough game thumbs down and VideoGaming Father's Index 5 out of 10

    Pros:
    - nice old school graphics
    - responsive control allowing to play on keyboard

    Cons:
    - spikes, darts and other obstacles are coming out of nowhere quite often
    - punishing gameplay
    - based on trial and error approach rather than on skills    … Full Review »
  3. DinoBeam
    Oct 21, 2020
    4
    At first this seems like a great game, but eventually the levels become poorly designed. Specifically, they are designs where if you getAt first this seems like a great game, but eventually the levels become poorly designed. Specifically, they are designs where if you get through the first part of the level and you get to the second part [yay! i did it!] at the wrong time in the second part's sequence, you die instantly. You have to predict the exact timing of the rest of the level, and that isn't fun. If you survive the first part, you should have a chance at the second part, [it should be a "sure you could die instantly, but in an avoidable way" situation], this is just immature gratuitous game design… Full Review »
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