Snail Trek Chapter 1

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Snail Trek Chapter 1 is a single player action game. It was developed by Phil Fortier and was released on November 29, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Relive 1980s nostalgia in this text parser driven graphic adventure game. You and your molluscan crew embark on an epic journey to find a new home world. In Chapter 1 - Intershellar, wake up from your long trip only to discover a saboteur has been at work.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews

story15 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Charming and humorous adventure that captures the essence of classic Sierra games with modern conveniences like text autocompletion and autosave features.
Well-designed puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and logic, making them enjoyable to solve without frustration.
Visually appealing with a nostalgic art style, and the game is free, making it accessible for casual gamers and fans of retro adventures.

The game is very short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some players may find the text parser interface clunky or frustrating, especially if they are not familiar with older adventure game mechanics.
The story can feel disjointed at times, and certain puzzles may not always be intuitive, leading to potential confusion.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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59%
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The story of "Snail Trek: Chapter 1 - Intershellar" is described as engaging, humorous, and charming, reminiscent of classic adventure games like Space Quest and King's Quest. While the narrative is quirky and entertaining, it is relatively short, lasting about an hour, but it effectively captures the nostalgic essence of retro gaming with its unique premise involving snails seeking a new home. Overall, players appreciate the blend of classic gameplay mechanics with modern improvements, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre.
- “The story was engaging and hilarious.”
- “The story itself is endearing, charming, funny, and definitely more interesting than you would think a game about talking snails would be.”
- “The combination of classic point-and-click gameplay, a funny story, and some quality of life improvements, for those that had some issues with the classics, is great.”
- “Snail Trek - Chapter 1: Intershellar is a demo/advertisement for a series of games that are basic ripoffs of Sierra's Space Quest graphical/text adventure games.”
- “This works out to be more expensive than buying the actual Space Quest games on Steam, available in the Space Quest collection... so it's impossible for me to recommend a more expensive 'cheap' ripoff of someone else's games.”
- “You don't need to waste your time on this 'Space Quest from Wish'.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The graphics of the game are a nostalgic homage to the retro pixel art style of the late 80s, reminiscent of classic Sierra adventure games like Space Quest. While the vibrant colors and charming visuals effectively capture the essence of that era, some players note limitations in resolution and control customization. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their authenticity and ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
- “Visually, the game wraps you in an EGA-esque aesthetic, splashing the world in vibrant greens that make every inch of this planet pop.”
- “The graphics capture the old EGA style and are quite reminiscent of Space Quest while still maintaining its own identity.”
- “The graphics are intentionally like those of vintage Sierra games, but more advanced when you look closely, with the dithering from sci-fi games replaced with proper solid colors while still maintaining the retro look.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Graphics are as given in screenshots - pixelated, faithful to its role models.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being light-hearted, charming, and often hilarious, with many players appreciating its clever writing and engaging story. While some found the humor to be less intense than expected for an absurdist theme, it still elicited chuckles and made the game enjoyable. Overall, the combination of funny dialogue, retro aesthetics, and well-designed puzzles contributes to a delightful and entertaining experience.
- “The humor was light, a little more innocent and not quite as strong as I was expecting from an absurdist game about space-faring snails, but it got a chuckle out of me once or twice.”
- “The story itself is endearing, charming, funny, and definitely more interesting than you would think a game about talking snails would be.”
- “Hilarious adventure had me laughing from the start of the trailer until I had to leave the game for work.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay is praised for its perfect execution, blending classic point-and-click mechanics with modern quality-of-life improvements, resulting in an intuitive experience that evokes nostalgia. Players appreciate the combination of engaging puzzles, solid writing, and charming pixel art, although some express a desire for longer gameplay duration across the series. Overall, the game successfully merges text-based adventure elements with visual storytelling, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
- “Also has professional looking pixel art and fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is backed up with some solid writing, quality puzzle logic, and terrific ega-esque spritework.”
- “This four-part game perfectly blends text-based adventure with the visuals of point-and-click, resulting in very intuitive gameplay (and no pixel hunting).”
- “Once the mechanics chewed your soul up and spat it out after the first game, you're gonna want to know what happens next to these space molluscs.”
- “It's a little on the short side, with around 3 hours of gameplay for all four parts combined (5 hours if you want all the achievements).”
- “Agreed, 1 euro isn't a lot for a game, but less than 30 minutes of relaxed gameplay isn't enough either.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising it as "amazing" and "epic," while others find it sparse or even non-existent. Overall, when present, the soundtrack is noted to enhance the gaming experience, complementing the graphics and gameplay effectively.
- “I think Phil really nailed the soundtrack.”
- “Music is fittingly over the top epic.”
- “The puzzles are cute and absurd yet logical and the music is amazing.”
- “The graphics are decent, the sounds are simple, and the music is non-existent.”
- “Music and sound effects were sparse but well done.”
- “The interface, graphics, and music are all fine and do the job of trying to give the Sierra-style game experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Snail Trek - Chapter 1: Intershellar" is criticized as it serves primarily as a demo or advertisement for a series of games that are perceived as derivative of Sierra's Space Quest, suggesting a lack of original content and value for players.
- “Snail Trek - Chapter 1: Intershellar feels more like a demo or advertisement for a series of games that are essentially ripoffs of Sierra's Space Quest graphical/text adventure games.”
- “The monetization strategy in this game is frustrating, as it constantly pushes players to spend money for basic features that should be included.”
- “I found the in-game purchases to be excessive and intrusive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game offers limited replayability, with many users noting that it may not hold much interest after completing a single playthrough.
- “The game offers a high replay value, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and character interactions.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics encourage players to return for new experiences.”
- “Play if you want, but I cannot promise that it has much replayability after a single playthrough.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a high level of stability, noting that there were no glitches or bugs encountered during gameplay.
- “There were no glitches or other bugs in my playthrough.”
- “The game ran smoothly throughout, with no crashes or performance issues.”
- “I experienced consistent frame rates and stability, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others experience lag and frame rate drops, indicating that optimization may vary significantly across different system configurations.

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Snail Trek Chapter 1 is a action game.

Snail Trek Chapter 1 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Snail Trek Chapter 1.

Snail Trek Chapter 1 was released on November 29, 2017.

Snail Trek Chapter 1 was developed by Phil Fortier.

Snail Trek Chapter 1 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Snail Trek Chapter 1 is a single player game.

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