Snails

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Snails is a single player platformer game. It was developed by xesf and was released on May 4, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

They are slow and dumb, and they sure need you! Snails is a 2D platformer/puzzle game where the main objective is to help the snails reach the level exit.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

The game features a simple yet original gameplay mechanic that involves controlling a snail to collect items and overcome obstacles.
The minimalist graphics and calm atmosphere make it a relaxing experience, ideal for casual gaming.
The game introduces gradually increasing challenges that add intrigue and keep players engaged.

Some levels can feel overly simplistic, and the overall content is limited.
Uninstalling the game results in the loss of all progress, which many players find frustrating.
The game has been criticized for its lackluster visuals and mechanics that feel outdated compared to modern gaming standards.

gameplay
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The gameplay of "snails" is likened to a charming variation of Lemmings, featuring unique mechanics such as snail catapults and wall-sticking abilities, which add fresh twists to the classic formula.
- “Snails is a rather cute ripoff of Lemmings, featuring a variety of mechanics like snail catapults, and of course, being snails, they will stick to walls.”
- “It's Lemmings with a few gameplay tweaks.”
- “The gameplay feels like a cute ripoff of Lemmings, but with snails and a variety of mechanics like snail catapults. However, it lacks originality.”
- “It's essentially Lemmings with a few gameplay tweaks, which makes it feel unoriginal and repetitive.”
graphics
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The game's graphics have been criticized for their lackluster 2D visuals, with reviewers questioning the developer's awareness of the shift to 3D graphics that became mainstream in the mid-1990s.
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and enjoyable experience, particularly in the early levels, which resonate positively with players despite the overall scarcity of similar "snail games."