Epic Snails

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Epic Snails is a multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by SkyVu and was released on December 4, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Create a snail and join the battle. Take control of the backyard with Epic Snails! Climb walls, hang upside down and move anywhere. Team up with your friends for a tank game unlike any other!

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Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Unique and original gameplay concept involving snails with weapons and ability to climb on any surface, adding strategic depth.
Fun and engaging multiplayer experience especially when played with friends; includes customization and charming graphics.
Free-to-play with a friendly community and developers responsive to feedback during early access.

Game has been abandoned or poorly supported for an extended period, resulting in very few active players and mostly empty servers.
Technical issues including game not loading or connecting to servers, and sometimes janky or frustrating controls.
Limited content with only one map, few weapons, repetitive levels, and lack of new updates diminishing long-term appeal.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay of Epic Snails is praised for its unique and diverse mechanics, combining realism with humor and strategic elements like wall climbing and varied weapon choices. It offers a slower, more tactical pace than typical shooters, with fun, addicting multiplayer experiences and innovative features that stand out in the genre. Overall, the gameplay is engaging, richly detailed, and accessible, appealing to both casual and hardcore players.
- “Never have I seen such awesome game mechanics combined with what are some of the best graphics of the 21st century.”
- “This game strives for realism and a hardcore, gritty gameplay experience which it certainly achieves.”
- “Like CSGO but with better netcode, aiming, and movement mechanics.”
- “Please, if you choose to play this game, tread with care and be ready for the most ungodly images and gameplay you will ever come across.”
- “The game looks like a more casual experience, with slower gameplay than most shooter games.”
- “The game is so unknown to the general public that I had to rely on both the in-game lobby and YouTube gameplay to see what the game is about.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is frequently described as epic, emotional, and highly enjoyable, often enhancing the overall experience with its humor and fun tone. While some find the soundtrack charmingly child-friendly and occasionally mismatched with intense action, others praise it as a standout feature composed by legendary artists, adding depth and entertainment rivaling top shooter games.
- “The original soundtrack truly brings the game to life, conveying its highs and lows. It was composed by legends Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy) and Koji Kondo (The Legend of Zelda).”
- “Epic Snails boasts visuals, music, story, and gameplay that bring out the best in the shooter genre, rivaling games like Wolfenstein and Doom.”
- “Funny, excellent music, and a whole lot of fun.”
- “The only negative bits I find in it is that its soundtrack is a bit too child-friendly; it doesn't really get you into the action, such as the main theme for the game being the same as the backyard map theme.”
- “There I was, lying in a pool of spaghetti listening to the Phineas and Ferb complete soundtrack, my life was ruined.”
- “Do you want to battle it out while listening to cute and peaceful music?”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for being stunning, highly detailed, and emotionally impactful, combining realistic textures with charming, cartoon-like styles. They significantly enhance the game's atmosphere and storytelling, rivaling top-tier titles and elevating both visuals and gameplay experiences. Overall, the graphics contribute to the game's immersive and enjoyable nature.
- “Never have I seen such awesome game mechanics combined with some of the best graphics of the 21st century.”
- “The visuals also elevate the game to new heights, with realistic geometry and textures, and painstaking amounts of detail that really make you think, 'this is definitely better than Uncharted 4.'”
- “Extremely high-quality graphics and audio make me feel like I'm actually a snail.”
- “A very fun game with weird controlling but with cute graphics”
- “- a simple, yet cheerful graphics style (which more early access games are adopting pleasantly)”
- “But the worms-like artwork disguises a charming story about allyship and generosity.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game elicits a deeply emotional and moving experience, creating strong connections with its relatable characters and compelling story. Players often describe it as life-changing, with an emotional intensity heightened by stunning visuals and a powerful soundtrack. Overall, it is regarded as an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a lasting impact.
- “It speaks to my heart on a deeply emotional level, one that I will never feel again in my life.”
- “This game has a compelling story with stunning visuals and a highly emotional, relatable group of characters.”
- “Saying that this game changed my life would be an understatement, the emotional connection to each character I played was immensely overwhelming.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Epic Snails is praised for being compelling and emotionally engaging, featuring relatable characters and themes of allyship and generosity. It combines intricate narratives with striking visuals and innovative gameplay, delivering a deep and memorable experience within the shooter genre.
- “This game has a compelling story with stunning visuals and a highly emotional, relatable group of characters.”
- “Epic Snails is an emotional rollercoaster full of lovable characters with a detailed story and a wide variety of ways to be played.”
- “From its revolutionary game mechanics to its incredible and intricate story.”
- “☐ story?”
- “Players perform quests that have parallel effects in the real world.”
- “But the worms-like artwork disguises a charming story about allyship and generosity.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its fun and hilarious moments, especially during multiplayer matches and snail chases. Players enjoy the amusing mechanics, unexpected gameplay scenarios, and quirky snail customizations, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Additionally, the game's music adds a comedic and enjoyable layer to the overall atmosphere.
- “The mechanics are funny and snail chases are hilarious.”
- “Funny, excellent music, and a whole lot of fun.”
- “Then the enemy gets a turn, and you can only watch and hold your breath to hope the AI or your human opponent will do something hilariously stupid instead of blasting one or more of your crew to bits.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization heavily relies on microtransactions, which users find intrusive and toxic, detracting from the overall experience. Although free-to-play, the lack of meaningful changes to this system is viewed negatively.
- “The fact that the game is free to play and doesn't rely heavily on microtransactions is great.”
- “Warning: microtransaction-infested cash grab!”
- “It's a third-person PvP arena shooter where you control a snail with guns (whatever) in a very lame attempt to rip off games like Worms 3D, only with snails, and deplorably bad quality, and toxic microtransactions.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for limited customization options and inaccurate GPU optimization, leading to subpar performance despite claims of being well-optimized.
- “Limited customization and not very accurate GPU optimization.”
- “What an optimized game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game requires using a second account or live, indicating that the process may be time-consuming or repetitive.