Above Snakes: Prologue

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Above Snakes: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Square Glade Games and was released on March 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

About the Prologue In Above Snakes: Prologue you play the beginning of Above Snakes and get a feel for what the game plays like. Survival with a Twist In contrast to other survival games, the world is not generated procedurally. Instead, generate it yourself by placing isometric tile world pieces! Start your journey in the small lumberjack settlement of Hunter's Rest and begin crafting the wo…

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 412 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game features a unique world-building mechanic where players can create their own map using tiles, adding a strategic element to gameplay.
The art style is charming and visually appealing, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere while playing.
The crafting and survival mechanics are engaging, allowing players to gather resources, build shelters, and manage their needs in a fun way.

The controls can feel clunky, particularly with the need to hold buttons for actions, which some players find frustrating.
The prologue is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and clarity on the full game's potential.
There are some bugs and performance issues, such as crashes and awkward interactions, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, featuring a unique tile-based world-building mechanic that adds a refreshing twist to the crafting and survival genre. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and relaxing, some players find it lacks originality compared to other titles in the genre, and there are areas for improvement, particularly in combat and tutorial clarity. Overall, the combination of familiar mechanics with innovative elements creates a cozy and engaging experience, appealing to fans of crafting and exploration games.
- “The base gameplay loop feels nice, and it seems like there will be various quests/points of interest on the map to interact with to enhance that loop.”
- “The mechanics about world creation feel fresh and new.”
- “The tile placing mechanic is a refreshing mode of progression and feels like a natural fit for the survival genre.”
- “It was the only mechanic not explained nor intuitive.”
- “The gameplay loop is fundamentally boring for me.”
- “If you take away the unusual map generation mechanic, this game has nothing going for it; just a crafting survival game that feels unsatisfying.”
story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
5%
The game's story is described as intriguing, blending elements of the wild west with zombies and aliens, offering a unique backdrop for survival gameplay. While the prologue hints at a deeper narrative, many players feel the story unfolds slowly and lacks urgency, allowing for a more relaxed exploration and crafting experience. Overall, the combination of an engaging storyline, quirky character interactions, and the freedom to create one's own adventure has drawn players in, despite some concerns about pacing and quest clarity.
- “The story seems pretty intriguing - I like the combination of wild west + aliens/zombies.”
- “I adored so many elements of this game; the overarching storyline is what drew me in, and I was greeted with a unique and wonderful approach to survival.”
- “The story and characters we ran into made me want to know more!”
- “It is a survival game; it seems there is a bit of a story, but the prologue doesn't really indicate how deep it is.”
- “The game doesn't have much challenge; it's a simple and casual game with a little story to keep you entertained and in a direction towards some sort of ending which will be available in the full game.”
- “The start was a little janky as the starting quests are informative, but the 'oh while you were out of town a caravan of survivors picked us up' felt a bit jarring as an excuse for them being removed.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and colorful art style that many players find appealing, despite some noting that the visuals are simple or low-poly. While the aesthetics are generally praised for their uniqueness and pleasantness, there are mixed opinions on the character models and camera controls, with some players feeling that they could use improvement. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's cozy and engaging atmosphere, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The game has beautiful graphics and the gameplay is fun and smooth.”
- “Beautiful art style, really fun survival mechanics, including one of the best exploration systems I've played in a survival game, and some pretty good writing so far.”
- “The graphics are adorable, and the unique way of building the world means this can be replayed so many different times/ways.”
- “Graphics are nothing to write home about, character looks barely human, camera controls not great, and no automated camera direction.”
- “The graphics could use a little polishing, but overall I really like the vibe of the game and the mechanics so far.”
- “Visuals are unappealing and the sound design is really bad too.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The reviews highlight a significant focus on resource gathering and crafting, which many players find repetitive and tedious, leading to a grindy experience. While the game offers a cute twist on the zombie survival genre, the slow character movement and lengthy crafting animations contribute to the overall frustration. Players express a desire for more streamlined mechanics to alleviate the boredom associated with resource collection and crafting.
- “The character's walk speed is too slow even after the update, and holding down 'F' to craft can get tedious; it would be nicer to click to queue a craft.”
- “There's a lot of focus (too much in my opinion) on gathering resources and it just gets super repetitive and grindy.”
- “Because while the prologue is okay, it's already showing the outline of an extremely grindy game where you have to do a bunch of boring resource collecting and walking around doing unnecessary filler until you can get to the actual story, which isn't particularly good either.”
- “The only niggle I found was I had to keep hacking away at trees to get stick bundles to build the log cabin; maybe offer the chance to combine, say, 12 twigs into a bundle in the inventory, as randomly waiting for stick bundles to fall out of trees I had cut down was very tedious and boring, and I stopped playing after 25 minutes because I got bored trying to get enough bundles to get going.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing, beautiful, and a perfect backdrop that enhances the cozy atmosphere. While some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others feel it can be monotonous and even sleep-inducing. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's peaceful setting and immersive experience.
- “The music is beautiful, and even if fighting is a game mechanic, the game feels very peaceful to me.”
- “I really enjoyed the music; it's soothing.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, and the music is calm and very pretty.”
- “The biggest problem I have, though, is the boring, in a bad way, mesmerizing soundtrack which makes you fall asleep.”
- “The pace is quite slow and the music is soothing.”
- “The music is very relaxing.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by several bugs and glitches, particularly with controls and user interface interactions, such as issues with crafting and character behavior. While players find the game enjoyable overall, they report that these stability issues can detract from the experience, indicating a need for further refinement and fixes.
- “Controls are a little buggy regarding construction.”
- “Crouching while holding tools or weapons is buggy and weird.”
- “I've also had some bugginess, like the game thinking I'm holding a UI button when I'm not (e.g. in crafting tables, stuff starts crafting itself) and the game has thought my hands were empty when I was holding a tool.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that it runs smoothly, while others criticize significant performance issues, particularly at higher settings. Many agree that further optimization is needed to improve frame rates and overall performance, suggesting that the game could achieve a better rating if these issues are addressed.
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “When released and supposed performance issues are corrected, it can easily be a 7/10 or 8/10.”
- “Could use a bit more optimization.”
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
- “There is probably some performance polishing to be done.”
- “Performance is a joke - 4K with 4x AA and moderate details runs at 10 FPS on a 5700 XT.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong desire for high replayability, indicating that they anticipate enjoying the game multiple times.
- “I hope to be able to get a lot of replayability out of this.”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I can't wait to play it again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me eager to dive back in.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that engaging with the game can help alleviate emotional distress caused by previous experiences in League of Legends, suggesting it serves as a therapeutic outlet that may reduce the need for professional counseling.
- “This game truly regenerates the emotional damage caused by playing League of Legends; you can save a lot on therapy.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters and storylines left me feeling profoundly connected and invested.”
- “I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments in the game; it really resonated with my own experiences.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is consistently praised for its immersive and relaxed atmosphere, creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “Very atmospheric and easy-going game.”