Spheksophobia – an intense, persistent, and often irrational fear of wasps.
Overview
Spheksophobia is a high-score-driven, arcade-style shooter where players wield a smoke gun to fend off relentless waves of wasps. Set in a retro-inspired nest-scape dripping with pixelated dread, the game blends twitch reflexes with strategic resource management. The goal? Survive the swarm, rack up points, and conquer your fear—one puff at a time.
Core Gameplay
- Smoke Gun Combat: Players shoot smoke bullets to neutralize incoming wasps. Each shot counts—run out, and its game over.
- Level Progression: Clear waves to advance through increasingly faster swarm speed.
- Score Mechanics:
- Shoot nest guards early on for score bonus
- Shoot spelling bees to spell SWARM for extra points and smoke gun bonus
- Shoot bonus popups that increase either smoke bullets or score
- Avoid penalty popups that reduce either smoke bullets or score
Bonus Rounds
Between levels, players enter surreal bonus stages where Royal Wasps descend.
- If the player earned the correct bonus in the previous level, they unlock the ability to eliminate these elite enemies.
- Royal Wasps yield score boosts
Strategic Depth
- Smoke Bullet Economy: Players must balance aggression with conservation.
- Risk vs Reward: Optional high-risk targets offer score multipliers but drain resources faster.
Visual Style
- Colourful comedic cartoony graphics
- Retro CRT bloom meets apocalyptic insect surrealism
- Bonus rounds feature comedic royal wasp
Why It Stings
- Spheksophobia turns a primal fear into a playful obsession. With its tight mechanics, layered scoring system, and surreal aesthetic, it offers arcade fans a fresh take on the classic shooter—equal parts panic and precision.
Target Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- Windows
- PlayStation
Achievements/Trophies
- The game will contain approximately 20 achievements/trophies to unlock.
Video Demo
Screenshots
Start Screen
First Main game screen
Example Bonus screen
Storm Level
One of the instructions screens
