A Snake's Tale

About

"A Snake's Tale" is a puzzle game featuring slithering snakes in cramped spaces. With over 75 levels across 5 distinct environments, players must clear a path, eat eggs, and press buttons to advance. The game offers procedurally generated art and supports mouse, keyboard, and gamepad controls, allowing players to use a variety of slithering serpents to solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of interesting puzzle mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging and fresh.
It has charming graphics and a simple control scheme, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual players.
The puzzles range from easy to challenging, providing a satisfying experience for both newcomers and seasoned puzzle enthusiasts.

The game lacks a full-screen mode and has issues with sound balance, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players found the majority of puzzles to be too easy, with only a few offering a real challenge.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by satisfying movement mechanics that allow players to easily manipulate snakes through simple clicking and dragging. It features a variety of innovative puzzle elements, such as eggs that expand or decrease snake size, and introduces new challenges with different snake behaviors and environmental interactions as players progress. While the initial levels are straightforward, later stages can become more complex and occasionally tedious, yet the overall experience remains engaging and casual with a charming aesthetic.
- “The movement mechanics are quite satisfying: I played with a mouse and it was simplicity itself to move each snake around by clicking and dragging on its head.”
- “It adds some innovative mechanics, too: there are eggs which, when eaten, expand a snake by one tile (expected), but there are also anti-eggs which decrease a snake by one tile, which make for some entertaining puzzles.”
- “Simple controls, nice looking snakes, casual play, new puzzle mechanics are introduced as you progress.”
- “The game is a barebones experience: you jump right into the fray and as the game progresses what you get is the same gameplay but with more elements.”
- “The later levels can become a bit tedious as they are medium-sized and sometimes include several gameplay features.”
- “A short-ish casual puzzle game with simple mechanics while still providing a decent challenge.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the relaxing sounds, others find it harsh and overly loud, particularly in the level selection screen. Additionally, the lack of volume control options beyond mute is noted as a drawback. Overall, the music's quality and volume levels seem to detract from the gaming experience for some users.
- “Nice relaxing music.”
- “Nice music with fine sounds.”
- “Can't run in full screen mode and awful music are definitely a minus.”
- “Music is noticeably louder in the level selection screen than in the puzzles, and there's no volume control besides a simple mute.”
- “As a matter of personal preference, I found the music and sound effects to be a bit in-your-face and harsh considering the game genre.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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20%
The graphics are described as minimalistic yet effective, featuring 3D models that enhance the game's aesthetic. The design elements, including diverse biomes and unique snake types, contribute to a storytelling experience that feels engaging and immersive. Overall, while some may find the graphics overly simplistic, they are generally appreciated for their charm and functionality.
- “Nice minimalistic graphics.”
- “Graphics are nice despite being minimalistic; they look like 3D models.”
- “However, oddly enough, the level names, the way that the grid hands off from level to level, the different biomes and the different challenges and aesthetics they present, and a sense of personality that comes from the snakes going out of their way to make room for each other, each make it feel like a story experience. It really does feel like we're taking these little rattlesnakes on an adventure in a world where snakes have begun to evolve altruism.”
- “The graphics of the levels are a little bit too minimalistic.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game lacks a traditional narrative but creates a compelling story experience through its level design, unique biomes, and the interactions of the snakes, suggesting a journey of evolution and altruism among them. This subtle storytelling approach effectively immerses players in the adventure of the snakes.
- “However, oddly enough, the level names; the way that the grid hands off from level to level; the different biomes and the different challenges and aesthetics they present; the one or two special snake types who can do something the others cannot; and a sense of personality that comes from the snakes going out of their way to make room for each other; each make it feel like a story experience, simple yet strong. It really does feel, in my opinion, like we're taking this little rattlesnake - or these rattlesnakes - for an adventure in a world where snakes have begun to evolve altruism.”
- “There is no clearly defined story, in case it isn't obvious already.”
- “However, oddly enough, the level names, the way that the grid transitions from level to level, the different biomes and the challenges they present, the one or two special snake types who can do something the others cannot, and a sense of personality that comes from the snakes going out of their way to make room for each other, each make it feel like a story experience. It's simple yet strong, and it really does feel like we're taking these little rattlesnakes on an adventure in a world where snakes have begun to evolve altruism.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth performance and satisfactory gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly, and the gameplay is excellent.”
- “Optimization is top-notch, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it enhances the overall enjoyment.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that grinding in the later levels can become tedious due to their medium size and the inclusion of multiple gameplay features, which may lead to a repetitive experience.
- “The later levels can become a bit tedious as they are medium-sized and sometimes include several gameplay features.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to progress.”