Spray (video game)
{{Short description|2008 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox video game
|title=SPRay
|image=SPRay Coverart.png
|caption=
|developer=Eko Software
|publisher=Tecmo
|designer=
|engine=
|released={{vgrelease|NA|3 December 2008{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/03/its-ok-to-make-a-mess-in-spray|title=It's OK to Make a Mess in SPRay|author=IGN staff|date=3 December 2008|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827071245/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/03/its-ok-to-make-a-mess-in-spray|archive-date=27 August 2015|url-status=live|access-date=30 May 2023}}https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-nov-30-dec-6-prince-of-persia-gtaiv-pc/1100-6201781}}
|genre=Action-adventure
|modes=
|platforms=Wii
}}
Spray (stylized as SPRay) is a video game developed by French studio Eko Software and published by Tecmo. It was released exclusively for the Wii in 2008.
Gameplay
The player controls the Spirited Prince Ray, who can summon liquid-shooting spirits, hence the title SPRay. Besides water, Ray also has control over spirits that shoot oil, slime, anti-matter, and vomit. The player attacks enemies with Ray's sword and with the spirits, which are also used to solve environmental puzzles and give Ray special abilities. For example, slime lets the player stick to walls while vomit can reveal hidden platforms.
Tecmo also stated that the game also contains a number of multi-player mini-games.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = 42/100{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/spray/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=SPRay for Wii Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720070800/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/spray|archive-date=20 July 2016|url-status=live|access-date=5 January 2017}}
| GI = 7/10{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/spray/b/wii/archive/2009/09/22/review.aspx|title=SPRay Review|last=Reeves|first=Ben|magazine=Game Informer|publisher=GameStop|issue=188|date=December 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207144954/http://gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200812/R08.1118.1518.05423.htm|archive-date=7 December 2008|url-status=live|access-date=30 May 2023}}
| GD = 4/10{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamedaily.com/games/spray/wii/game-reviews/review/7608/2227/|title=SPRay Review|last=Workman|first=Robert|date=11 December 2008|website=GameDaily|publisher=AOL|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216024213/http://www.gamedaily.com/games/spray/wii/game-reviews/review/7608/2227/|archive-date=16 December 2008|access-date=30 May 2023}}
| GamePro = {{Rating|1|5}}{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/223067/omfg-youre-making-me-review-spray/|title=OMFG You're Making Me Review: Spray|last=Bailey|first=Kat|date=16 September 2011|magazine=GamePro|publisher=GamePro Media|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001173804/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/223067/omfg-youre-making-me-review-spray/|archive-date=1 October 2011|access-date=30 May 2023}}
| GRadar = {{Rating|1|5}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/spray-review/|title=SPRay review|last=Coates|first=John|date=23 December 2008|website=GamesRadar+|publisher=Future plc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009071638/https://www.gamesradar.com/spray-review/|archive-date=9 October 2019|url-status=live|access-date=30 May 2023}}
| GT = 4.7/10{{Cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/x6rewq/spray-review|title=SPRay|date=7 January 2009|website=GameTrailers|publisher=Viacom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508010851/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/x6rewq/spray-review|archive-date=8 May 2013|access-date=30 May 2023}}
| NG = 40%{{Cite magazine|title=Review: SPRay|magazine=NGamer|publisher=Future plc|date=March 2009|page=65}}
| NP = 3/10{{Cite magazine|title=SPRay|magazine=Nintendo Power|publisher=Future US|volume=235|date=December 2008|page=93}}
| rev1 = Common Sense Media
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/spray|title=SPRay|last=Sapieha|first=Chad|year=2008|website=Common Sense Media|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523234055/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/spray|archive-date=23 May 2022|url-status=live|access-date=30 May 2023}}
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The game received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Nintendo Power criticized the game for an uncontrollable camera, poor controls and overall repetitiveness. IGN called it a "poor man's Legend of Zelda" with sloppy and apathetic presentation and uninspired gameplay.
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References
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External links
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Category:Action-adventure games
Category:North America-exclusive video games
Category:Video games developed in France
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