Gravity Snake

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Gravity Snake is a single player casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by Nannings and was released on April 26, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Move the snake with ARROWS or WASD or SWIPE or GAMEPAD STICK. This game is a mix between the classic snake game and a platformer. The snake grows if you let him eat an apple. Unlike the classic...

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a charming, cute aesthetic that appeals to players of all ages.
It features enjoyable puzzles that, while simple, can provide a satisfying challenge, especially in later levels.
The game is quick to complete, making it a perfect choice for a short, relaxing gaming session.

Many players found the game to be too short and wished for more levels or content.
The difficulty curve is inconsistent, with some levels being trivial compared to others, leading to a lack of challenge.
The soundtrack is repetitive and can detract from the overall experience, as it consists of only one song throughout the game.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many noted that the soundtrack consists of a single piece that can become tiresome over time, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciated the upbeat nature of the music, others felt that additional tracks and sound effects would enhance the gameplay.
- “There are 20 fun levels, ranging in difficulty, but the game shouldn't take you all too long, plus the music will make the game all the more relaxing and enjoyable!”
- “Nice brain teaser with cute graphics, good music, and creative level design.”
- “A single piece of pleasant, upbeat music plays throughout every level with a somewhat comical sound effect playing if the snake was to meet its end by falling onto a hazardous obstacle.”
- “But I did mute the music after a while because it was too repetitive.”
- “Terrible soundtrack.”
- “The OST consists of one song that gets old fast.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fun and simple mechanics that draw inspiration from classic games like Snake, incorporating a growth mechanic within a puzzle-solving framework. While the level design is straightforward and lacks the challenge of similar titles, the puzzles are generally well-crafted and creatively utilize the core mechanics. However, some players find the overall execution and graphics reminiscent of outdated flash games, which may detract from the experience.
- “Fun, simple mechanics.”
- “Despite how simple the mechanic is, I don't recall seeing it done anywhere else before, so major kudos to the devs for using the mechanic in such a clever way!”
- “2D graphics, locked resolution and controls, and Adobe Flash tier gameplay make this impossible to recommend.”
- “It's a simple 2D game where you use the 'growing snake' mechanic from the old Nokia Snake game to negotiate a basic Sokoban-like puzzle area, making sure you don't get stuck with nowhere to go.”
- “Check out Snakebird instead for a game that makes the most out of the same mechanics.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute and colorful art style while others criticize the rudimentary visuals and lack of charm compared to similar titles. Overall, the graphics are described as simple and minimalistic, which may appeal to some players but leave others wanting more depth and creativity.
- “Nice brain teaser with cute graphics, good music, and creative level design.”
- “I like the graphics, great music, just pretty good overall!”
- “The art style is very cute and colorful, although perhaps taking the concept of 'minimal' towards the extreme.”
- “The graphics are rudimentary, with none of the charm of Snakebird; the levels have no cleverness, no undo, and boring music.”
- “2D graphics, locked resolution and controls, and Adobe Flash-tier gameplay make this impossible to recommend.”
- “Simple puzzles, normal graphics, and a single sound for the entire game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a charming love tale between a snake and its friend, featuring satisfying puzzles throughout. However, players note a lack of character development and context, as the two main characters are not fleshed out, leading to a somewhat abrupt conclusion that returns players to the level selection screen. Despite these shortcomings, the emotional impact of the ending resonated with some players, eliciting strong feelings.
- “Satisfying puzzles, cute worm love story.”
- “Beautiful story, I cried at the end.”
- “The only two characters in the game are the snake you play as and their friend, neither of whom have any context, backstory, nor personality.”
- “Instead of further material, once the final level is completed and the story is finished, the game returns to the level selection screen.”
- “20 total levels, but 2 are just story with nothing to do but move forward, and many of the remaining ones are really trivial, so maybe just 10 actual levels to play; should take about 20-60 minutes to finish.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches throughout their experience. The controls are responsive, contributing to a fun and enjoyable gameplay, although some players feel the experience is somewhat lacking in depth.
- “The controls are simple and responsive, with the overall game apparently free from any bugs or glitches.”
- “No bugs or glitches were noticed for the duration of the game.”
- “It is fun, pleasant, and charming with no bugs or glitches or frustrations to impede its enjoyment, yet slightly fails to reach its full potential by just how barebones the whole experience feels by the end of the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for being completely free, with no ads or microtransactions, marking a positive shift from the developer's previous low-effort cash grabs. However, it does offer a minimal content "donation" DLC option.
- “It's also completely free with no ads and no microtransactions.”
- “In the past, NanningsGames has done a bunch of template flips and low-effort cash grabs, so it's interesting to see them do something slightly better and make a game available for free (with a zero-content 'donation' DLC).”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it pushes players to spend money for basic features that should be included in the game.”
- “I was disappointed to find that the game is riddled with paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without spending a significant amount of money.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, with its cute aesthetics contrasting with feelings of frustration during challenging levels. The heartfelt story resonates deeply, leading some to tears by the conclusion, highlighting its emotional depth.
- “Beautiful story, I cried at the end.”
- “Wholesome”
- “Because the game looks so cute, it made me feel even more stupid when failing a level like 15 times.”