it's not so much a game as an interactive comic." eToychest called Sprung "surprisingly addictive" and described it as "amusing and well-written" but remarked that the gameplay could "alienate some gamers who do not have an affinity for games whose primary game mechanic is based around retention." In a mixed review, GameSpot described the gameplay as "frustrating" but the art as "fairly smooth and effective." IGN also praised the game's animation, calling it "incredibly well done, almost feature film quality". The game was criticized for its minimal use of the Nintendo DS's touch screen. The game's wide array of collectible items (notably pepper spray) and the ability to use them on any character was praised by reviewers, though The Globe and Mail wrote that the feature was not used frequently enough. Nintendo World Report wrote that "using pepper spray suddenly and for no reason usually creates some prime comedy" and GameSpot recommended "trying the pepper spray at least once, since it's fun to blind people and get arrested". In the years following its release, Sprung has been looked back on in a more positive light. In a retrospective review, Sprung was again praised for its writing and humor by Rice Digital. The publication described the game as a "movie plot turned interactive" and a unique release for its time. In 2021, TheGamer described Sprung'' as a "hidden gem" and an "excellent game". See also Visual novel References External links Official website from publisher Ubisoft Longtail Studios, formerly Guillemot Inc. 2004 video games Adventure games Nintendo DS games Nintendo DS-only games Ubisoft games Visual novels Dating sims Video games developed in Canada Video games scored by Tom Salta