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SPD: "Symbiotic Pipe Dream"
(Size: 460k. Alternative downloads: SPD, SPD)
Speedrun demo: 0:11

A deathmatch map with a fully playable single player mode. The map is a small section of industrial base set into natural rocks, with lots of cool slime features. Architecture is excellent with very curvey, fresh designs including domes and spiral stair sections. There's also a fair bit of variety from a hollowed out outdoor section to rounded tunnels. Textures are equally good (if gloomy with the dark, well sourced lighting), with some nice curve detailing. Slime flows around stairs and overhead through arches, a cool touch. The map is very small for single player, with a spiral, linear path. Gameplay is carefully structured and packs a lot of action in, including some gang attacks, ambushes from heavy monsters, and well placed lurking monsters. It's fairly challenging, though items are balanced until the slightly-too-easy end, and skill settings are in good effect. Short, but very stylish and quite fun.

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