Spidersaurs

Spidersaurs is a side-scrolling run-and-gun action game made by the American company WayForward Technologies.  

In Japan, the game is published by Oizumi Amuzio and is planned for release on 19 June 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

 Overview 
The game is about fighting “Spidersaurs,” hybrid creatures made from spiders and dinosaurs. Players use many kinds of special weapons while moving through side-scrolling stages.  

It has a visual style inspired by 1980s cartoons, with a theme song, colorful characters, and cartoon-like cutscenes. The game also supports 2-player local co-op play.

 Story 
To solve the world food shortage, a company called InGest Corp creates a new lifeform called the Spidersaurs. However, the creatures escape the lab and start causing trouble.  

Two heroes, Adrian (a former food tester) and Victoria (a punk rock guitarist), take up weapons and fight against the Spidersaurs.

 Gameplay 
The player chooses between the two characters and plays through six stages. Defeating enemies gives the characters new abilities, and players can switch between many weapon types while progressing.  

Difficulty levels include humorous names such as “Rare,” “Medium,” and “Well Done.”

 Characters 
 Victoria – A rock musician who fights using a guitar-based weapon called the “Slashburn Perilaxe.”
 Adrian – A young man who wants to become a police officer. He uses sports-themed weapons such as the “Sportscaster.”

 Music 
The music is composed by Harumi Fujita. The theme song is sung by voice actress and singer Cristina Vee, with guitar performed by RichaadEB.

 Development 
The game was developed by WayForward Technologies. The director is Tomm Hulett.  

The team previously worked on games such as Contra 4 and The Mummy Demastered. The stage design includes elements inspired by the Mega Man X series.

 Japanese version 
In March 2025, Oizumi Amuzio announced the Japanese release of Spidersaurs for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, scheduled for 19 June 2025.  
The Japanese version includes Japanese subtitles and a new package design.

 Reception 
Outside Japan, the game has been praised for its cartoon-style graphics, fast action, and fun co-op gameplay. Some reviewers have called it a spiritual successor to the Contra series.

 See also 
 WayForward Technologies
 Contra
 The Mummy Demastered

 References 

 External links 
 Official website
 Oizumi Amuzio official website
 Famitsu article