Snail Trek - Chapter 3: Lettuce Be
- January 3, 2018
- Phil Fortier
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Snail Trek: Chapter 3 - Lettuce Be," players continue their role as a crew of snails on a journey to a new home world, with colorful EGA-inspired graphics and a text parser interface. This chapter focuses on survival, with puzzles that have no dead ends and modern features like autosaves and automatic text suggestions. The game is designed to provide a nostalgic experience while minimizing the frustrations often associated with classic adventure games.
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Reviews
- The game features logical and fun puzzles, enhanced by modern quality of life improvements like hints and text autocorrect.
- The pixel art is professional and the music is enjoyable, contributing to an overall engaging experience.
- The narrative twist of playing as an alien adds depth to the story, making players question the morality of their actions.
- The game is quite short, with an average playtime of around 30-45 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some achievements are frustratingly difficult to obtain, potentially padding the game's runtime without meaningful rewards.
- This chapter may evoke feelings of guilt as players take on the role of the antagonist, which could detract from the enjoyment for some.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is engaging, transitioning from a classic good vs. evil narrative to more complex moral dilemmas, as players manipulate characters for information. Reviewers appreciate the logical puzzles that complement the narrative, with notable twists enhancing the experience, all set against a polished sci-fi atmosphere that adds depth to the quirky storyline. Overall, the story is well-received and contributes significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“As I've come to expect of this series, the puzzles are logical and the game is not overly difficult, but the story flows nicely.”
“Episode three has a neat twist, which I enjoyed, and the puzzles and story got even more interesting.”
“Yes, the story goes from good vs. bad to shades of grey, as you trick your ex-shipmates into divulging information, and enact the final diabolical plan!”
“And I'm really enjoying the more polished sci-fi style; it gives a load of atmosphere to the game despite the quirky story and characters.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as high-quality and enjoyable, with a soundtrack that complements the setting well. Reviewers note an increase in animation and item interaction, enhancing the overall experience. While not retro, the music is described as fitting and engaging, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“Again, the music is well done; there seems to be more animation in this episode, and overall there is far more item usage and manipulation.”
“Good soundtrack.”
“The music is not retro, but definitely fitting for the setting.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay features professional-looking pixel art and engaging puzzle mechanics, though it doesn't introduce many new game mechanics. However, players may find certain achievements, such as completing tasks under time constraints, to be frustratingly challenging. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with clever twists on existing mechanics.
“Once again, it has professional-looking pixel art and fun puzzle gameplay.”
“Awesome twist on the mechanics.”
“The gameplay lacks significant mechanical changes, and the inclusion of frustrating achievements like 'stay late – keep watching past the credits' and 'speed runner – get from the right side of the storeroom to the right side of the maintenance shaft in under 40 seconds of game time' only adds to the annoyance.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it funny and engaging enough to encourage replayability. Many reviewers note that the comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, making the hour of gameplay feel worthwhile.
“This and the good humor invite you to replay.”
“Funny and well worth the about 1 hour of entertainment it provides.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is high, with players appreciating the various choices and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many users highlight the engaging mechanics and diverse scenarios that keep the experience fresh each time. Overall, the game offers substantial replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit.
“The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game multiple times.”
“The variety of characters and storylines ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
“The game lacks any significant replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end systems while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops on mid-range setups. Overall, the optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual hardware configurations.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their retro style, appealing to fans of classic gaming aesthetics.
“The graphics are once again awesome if you like retro gaming.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's polished sci-fi style significantly enhances its atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that complements the quirky story and characters.
“I'm really enjoying the more polished sci-fi style; it adds a lot of atmosphere to the game despite the quirky story and characters.”
