Snake Classic
- February 5, 2018
- Jam
Get on Steam"Snake Classic" is a modern take on the classic snake game, where players navigate a snake around a grid to eat food and grow longer while avoiding hitting the snake's own body. The game features updated graphics, a variety of difficulty levels, and leaderboards to compete with other players worldwide. With simple and addictive gameplay, "Snake Classic" is a fun and challenging twist on the beloved retro game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Nostalgic experience reminiscent of the classic Nokia Snake game.
- Great for achievement hunters with over 4884 easy achievements to unlock.
- Simple and fun gameplay that can be enjoyed for short periods.
- Game suffers from unresponsive controls and frequent crashes.
- Achievements are considered spammy and do not require actual gameplay to unlock.
- Overall quality is low, with basic graphics and a lack of features compared to free alternatives.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being simplistic and unrefined, resembling basic pixel art that lacks detail and customization options. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic Nokia games, the overall consensus is that the visuals are underwhelming and poorly executed.
“Amazing game, stunning graphics.”
“It's a somewhat-fun snake game with the right aesthetic for that good ol' Nokia feel.”
“The graphics here are just untextured, basic pixel blocks and blobs, the kind that an infant child might be able to create in 5 minutes on MS Paint.”
“It's clear the developer didn't even try to produce any real graphics for the game and just phoned it in.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with many users reporting issues related to buggy achievements that can be easily disrupted. While it performs well on high-end hardware, players have experienced problems with achievements not unlocking as expected, particularly after closing the game. Overall, the stability is a mixed bag, with potential frustrations for achievement hunters.
“Runs great on an 8-core CPU and GTX 1080 Ti!”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“Buggy achievements, easily bugged if the game gets disturbed; it's best to 'leave it alone...'.”
“Buggy and doesn't give the promised amount of achievements.”
“Good game for achievements, but it's buggy. I closed it once and I'm not getting achievements anymore :/”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback; while some users criticize it as a derivative and unoriginal experience, others praise it for a surprising plot twist that enhances the overall narrative.
“I really loved the plot twist at the end; it blew my mind.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization of Snake Classic has been criticized as a cash grab, with users accusing the developers of being asset flip scammers. Notably, the game does not include any in-game purchases.
“Snake Classic is another cash grab ripoff from the asset flip scammers at Jam, famous for stealing the work of others and then trying to scam PC gamers into paying them money for it.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being identical to the mobile version but perceived as inferior, largely due to ethical concerns regarding the developer. In contrast, Google's version offers a variety of features and modes that enhance the gameplay experience.
“Google's version has many features and modes to alter the gameplay.”
“Gameplay is exactly the same as the mobile phone game, except somehow worse, due to the highly unethical nature of the developer.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game has low replayability, suggesting that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it once.
“Replayability: low”
“Replayability: low”
“Replayability: low”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its excessive focus on achievement farming, allowing players to unlock all 4,884 achievements in about an hour, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, it faces allegations of being a stolen product, further diminishing its credibility.
“This game will immediately start achievement farming upon opening, which will take roughly about an hour to unlock all 4,884 achievements.”
“Not only is this another achievement farming game, but it's also stolen.”
