Snake Blocks
- November 29, 2013
- Spooky Cat
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Get on itch.io Store"Snake Blocks" is a 3D puzzle game featuring colorful snakes that players must guide through levels to reach their respective destinations. The game offers over 50 hand-crafted puzzles, four difficulty modes, and a level editor for creating and sharing custom levels. Recent updates have fixed a progress-saving issue, ensuring a smoother gaming experience.
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Reviews
- Snake Blocks features well-designed puzzles that increase in difficulty, providing a good challenge for players.
- The game includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support, allowing players to create and share their own levels, which adds significant replay value.
- The visuals are charming and the music is enjoyable, creating a relaxing atmosphere for puzzle-solving.
- The controls and camera angles are frustrating, often leading to unintended movements and obstructed views, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with low-quality graphics that feel more suited for a mobile app than a PC game.
- Many players find the puzzles too easy and the game too short, making it hard to justify the price compared to free alternatives available on mobile platforms.
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its jazzy soundtrack, which complements the gameplay perfectly and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its enjoyable and relaxing qualities, contributing to the game's charm and aesthetic appeal. Overall, the music has received high marks for its fitting and delightful nature.
“There's a jazzy little song that plays while you're thinking, and it fits very nicely with the game, so it has earned a 10 out of 10 for enjoyment factor.”
“The art and music are perfect for this type of game - clean, colorful, and not distracting.”
“Ridiculously charming puzzle game with great music, visuals, and lots of levels.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their charm and creativity, with visually appealing map designs that keep players engaged. Reviewers highlight the delightful aesthetics, including adorable character designs, and rate the visuals positively, often giving them an 8 out of 10. Overall, the combination of great visuals and engaging music enhances the overall experience.
“The visuals and map designs are interesting to look at; I never got tired of staring at them, and I often had to adjust the camera for a new angle provided by the developer.”
“I give the visuals a pleasing 8 out of 10.”
“This is a solid puzzle game with nice graphics and interesting levels.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for Linux (Debian 9), with users reporting no performance issues.
“Works on Linux (Debian 9), no performance issues.”
“The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“I appreciate how well the developers have optimized the game for various systems, ensuring a great experience for everyone.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and well-represented in the promotional materials, leaving little need for further explanation.
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real innovation.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive and frustrating, which ruined the experience.”
“The pacing of the game is off, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
