Vanom.exe

: Players start in a dark, empty New York City. The usual NPCs are replaced by static-filled "glitch" versions of Spider-Man’s allies, who appear mutilated or "absorbed" by black sludge.

: Unlike the movie version, this entity is a sentient piece of dark matter that breaks the fourth wall. It sends "API messages" or system pop-ups to the player's actual desktop, using their real name found in the computer's user files. Gameplay Mechanics : Vanom.exe

: Each time the player dies, the save file description changes to a cryptic threat (e.g., "I CAN SEE YOU," "DO NOT TURN AROUND"). Potential Themes : Players start in a dark, empty New York City