Dual Snake

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Control a two-headed snake, as you overcome a series of challenges in this puzzle game.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Dual Snake features a unique and original gameplay mechanic that challenges players with clever puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty.
The game includes a level editor and community-created levels, providing endless replayability and opportunities for creativity.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

The graphics are outdated and lack polish, which detracts from the overall presentation of the game.
Some players find the controls confusing, particularly with the dual-stick mechanics, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There are issues with level difficulty balance, as some community levels are deemed excessively hard, making it difficult to achieve 100% completion.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and well-designed puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge. Players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics throughout the game, which keeps the experience fresh, although some mechanics lack clear explanations. Overall, it offers a solid puzzle-solving experience with the potential for user-generated content, making it a worthwhile indie title.
- “This game is certainly above and beyond what I would expect for an indie dev, featuring an innovative and fairly unique core mechanic and features like customizable resolution, online play, and custom levels.”
- “The mechanics interact consistently, and their introduction throughout story mode works well.”
- “A game that contains what's most important in a puzzle: good mechanics, confusing yet challenging levels, and a possibility to create your own levels.”
- “One more note - some mechanics aren't explained, like the ability to quickly escape from a fall or pass over a pit by moving both heads quickly. It would probably help if this was noted in some type of 'hints' section at the very least.”
- “The initial puzzles are really simple and teach you the mechanics of the game, but as you advance in the game, they become very hard, yet simple.”
- “Starts slow and explains all game mechanics and doesn't throw you clueless in a level!”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its catchy 8-bit soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for classic NES and SMS games. However, some players find it repetitive and annoying, especially when stuck on certain levels, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “Also, the OST slaps.”
- “I like the 8-bit soundtrack style.”
- “Honestly, listening to some of the music brings back fond memories of some of my favorite NES and SMS classic games.”
- “The music is fitting, though it gets repetitive if you're stuck on a level or section for a while.”
- “Not gonna lie, the music does get a bit annoying, and since it repeats, it gets more annoying, but that won't stop me from having fun!”
- “Fucking dumbass game won't remove the music, I can't leave, help, it's consuming me.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the retro and outdated visuals as a significant drawback, while others appreciate the atmosphere and art style despite its simplicity. The low-budget nature of the game is acknowledged, but many hope for improved graphics in future projects. Overall, the visuals are seen as a limiting factor that could benefit from a more polished artistic approach.
- “It has a nice atmosphere, graphics, and soundtrack (and I'm particularly fond of this one).”
- “The formula starts out as simple as the game's visuals but quickly builds upon itself, adding new twists and turns to confound the player in new ways.”
- “Unlike 'Thomas Was Alone', a game with simple yet astonishing graphics, 'Dual Snake' feels a bit dead and monochromatic regarding its level design, something justified given it's a low-budget indie game made by only 2 people, but nonetheless a factor of importance for future endeavors.”
- “The ugly retro graphics are the real game breaker here.”
- “I really hope the developer goes on to do bigger and better things and most importantly hires an artist so they can avoid retro graphics in the future.”
- “Unlike 'Thomas Was Alone', a game with simple yet astonishing graphics, 'Dual Snake' feels a bit dead and monochromatic regarding its level design. This is something justified, given it's a low-budget indie game made by only 2 people, but nonetheless a factor of importance for future endeavors.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The story mode of Dual Snake features over 60 levels, complemented by around 50 side levels, providing a substantial narrative experience. Players appreciate the consistent mechanics and their effective introduction throughout the story, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- “The mechanics interact consistently, and their introduction throughout story mode works well.”
- “Story mode is a little over 60 levels and side levels are around 50.”
- “The story mode is a little over 60 levels, but it feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “While there are many story levels, the narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “The side levels are around 50, but they don't add much to the overall story experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable after acquiring the infinity snake item, which introduces tricky and amusing scenarios as they navigate levels away from other snakes.
- “The game becomes extra entertaining once you obtain the item that transforms you into an infinity snake. Things get tricky and funny as you navigate levels where you are separated from the other snakes.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout your playtime.”
- “I love how the game incorporates unexpected comedic elements that catch you off guard and make even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its appealing graphics and soundtrack, which many players find particularly enjoyable.
- “It has a nice atmosphere, graphics, and soundtrack, and I'm particularly fond of this one.”