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Snake Rivals - Fun Snake Game is an action-packed .io multiplayer game with 3D worm-like snakes. The game boasts compelling gameplay and striking visuals, but is marred by excessive ads and bugs. In Slither & Snake Game .io, players navigate through arenas while growing their snake and competing against others for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,460 reviews

graphics129 positive mentions

monetization138 negative mentions

Great graphics and fun gameplay with a variety of snakes to choose from.
The game is addictive and offers multiple game modes, keeping it interesting.
Customization options for snakes are extensive, allowing for a unique experience.

Frequent lag and connection issues, causing frustration during gameplay.
Hit detection is inconsistent, often resulting in unfair deaths.
The reward system is slow, making it difficult to unlock new snakes and upgrades.

graphics
180 mentions
72 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, vibrant colors, and detailed 3D models, making it visually appealing and immersive. However, many players report issues with lag and glitches, particularly during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these technical problems, the aesthetic design and customization options are frequently highlighted as standout features.
- “The graphics are amazing and I have played many versions of this snake game, but this particular one has a malfunction with the joystick in all the possible options.”
- “Graphics are great, the snakes look cool.”
- “I love the graphics and how the dev revived a classic arcade with such fantastic aesthetic visuals and awesome features.”
- “The graphics are pretty, but I lag hard when someone has a lot of flashy effects on their snake.”
- “Overall great concept and execution, but buggy graphics.”
- “I really wanted to love it, but controls are sluggish and graphics are sloppy.”
monetization
151 mentions
7 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly unskippable ones that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to remove ads through a one-time purchase, others feel that the game leans too heavily on ads for revenue, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, several players noted that the game can still be enjoyed without spending money, as long as they are willing to tolerate the ads.
- “Very fun, very addictive, no ads.”
- “Only in-app purchases for cosmetics, which means it is fair for all.”
- “Non-predatory microtransactions, addicting gameplay loop, runs well.”
- “There are a lot of ads that kind of ruin the experience, but I like that you can skip them.”
- “Unskippable 30-second ads after each match; if you close the game, you will lose the match rewards.”
- “Worst game ever; I wish I could give it 0 stars. Every time they say there's a connection issue, but the main thing is that they are loading their ads in any network condition. They prioritize money-making over gameplay quality development.”
gameplay
101 mentions
54 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its fun mechanics, engaging multiplayer options, and appealing graphics. However, many players report issues with lag, connection problems, and a flawed collision system that detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers a variety of modes and customization options, some users express a desire for more updates and improvements to core gameplay features.
- “A very fun game because the gameplay is very balanced.”
- “Great competition with other players, great gameplay and very nice visually.”
- “The gameplay is fun and all, but I feel bad for the developers.”
- “Not sure if it's because of my phone, but there were serious lag spikes during gameplay.”
- “The longer I've played it, the worse my review has gotten due to gameplay issues. The head-on collision is so bad that even support tells you to just avoid it. The battle royale wait time needs to be extended to at least 10 seconds.”
- “The servers are always having issues and can't keep up with the gameplay.”
stability
90 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and lag that disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating losses. Many players experience issues such as loss of control over their character, unexpected deaths due to glitches, and crashes during online play, significantly detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite its appealing graphics and gameplay, the persistent technical problems have led to a widespread call for urgent updates and fixes.
- “The game glitches so bad that it launches me all over the map, no longer allows me to collect points or orbs.”
- “Constant glitches and terrible servers make it unplayable for 80% of the time.”
- “I really enjoy this game but I can't enjoy it to the fullest; whenever my snake is very long, the game glitches very badly, the glitches are so crippling that I'm forced to stop playing.”
music
22 mentions
27 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the variety and quality of the soundtrack, describing it as catchy and relaxing, others find it repetitive or unpleasant, leading to frustration. Many users express a desire for customizable music options to enhance their experience, indicating that the current soundtrack does not always fit the gameplay context. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game, with potential for improvement.
- “I love the amount of effort that went into this game, from the artwork, to the music, to the gameplay.”
- “I like the variety of environments and how each one has its own music.”
- “As a fan of all kinds of music and sounds, the in-game music and menu music was an excellent choice.”
- “I can't tolerate the headache trying to wait until I'm allowed to turn off the wannabe tropical nightmare music, so I'm uninstalling.”
- “But please, the music and the play areas are very repetitive.”
- “The reason I gave 4 stars to the game is because the music that plays on the maps is just not what you want when you fight against others. A background sound would be much better to hear explosions and stuff.”
story
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily introduced through a backstory cutscene that sets the stage for the gameplay, but players find it lacking depth and engagement. While there are various quests and modes, including a battle royale, many users express frustration with certain missions and the overall lack of meaningful narrative progression. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop rather than a driving force, leading to mixed feelings about its impact on the gaming experience.
- “I like how the tutorial opened up with a backstory cutscene describing the snakes as reawakened heroes.”
- “They have a little story at the start, you can add accessories, change your character, and play different game modes!”
- “Achievements and unlocking quests are good add-ons to the actual game's main play.”
- “So there's no story.”
- “Fun but not much to do after a while; for the first week or two it was fun, and the graphics are decent, but the gold mission does not accumulate any gold, and the classic is just another event that is not adding gold.”
- “And discarding quests means 3 hours of waiting for a new one, just for another one I hate.”
optimization
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant lag, low frame rates, and performance issues, especially during matches with larger snakes. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, regardless of network conditions, and call for improvements to graphics and server performance. While some find it enjoyable as a casual experience, the overall consensus highlights serious optimization shortcomings.
- “And nobody can spend money to improve the performance of their snakes, so paying players don't actually have an advantage over free players.”
- “All unlocks are cosmetic in the sense they don't provide any real boost in performance.”
- “Runs smoothly and is a great time killer.”
- “Very poorly optimized with a lot of lag, considering the game is mindless and your only goal is to slither around eating apples; that's pretty much the correct mechanic broken.”
- “The game needs serious optimization; it is laggy, especially when there are big snakes in the game.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, has low FPS on a Samsung Note 9.”
humor
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game's design, particularly the amusing snakes and their outfits, which add a fun element to the experience. However, there is frustration regarding the game's monetization strategy and balance issues, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and humor. Overall, while the comedic aspects are well-received, they are overshadowed by gameplay concerns.
- “And the snakes and their outfits are hilarious!”
- “Hi, I only give it 4 stars because this game is interesting, fun, and has a lot of funny snakes.”
- “Never again, hilariously unbalanced with a difficult contrast between obstacles and the ground.”
- “Please change this, because it is not funny anymore 😕”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the humor was stale and repetitive.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and sometimes frustrating, particularly when it comes to farming for trophies or specific items. While some enjoy the grind, many feel it detracts from the overall gameplay experience, making it feel more like a chore than fun.
- “It's pretty unfair, especially when you are farming for trophies.”
- “Game is fun but very grindy, and some things can only be bought.”
- “Really good game, but it feels like I'm just grinding most of the time, and not actually playing the game.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as the thrill of competition and the stakes of survival evoke strong feelings, particularly when facing unexpected challenges like smaller snakes defeating larger ones. The presence of competitive bots enhances the experience, making victories feel more rewarding and emotionally impactful. Overall, the game's design fosters a mix of excitement and frustration that contributes to its appeal.
- “Competitive bots are challenging and must not die easily; that's where the fun lies. The emotional intensity of the game, especially when players die or face other challenges, makes it truly great.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability to be highly addictive, with many noting that it offers a refreshing experience that avoids the pitfalls of repetitiveness, enhancing overall enjoyment.
- “I can't stand repetitive games, and the replay value here is addictive.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Can't stand repetitive games, and the replay value here is addictive.”
- “Much more playable overall, and it doesn't completely ruin the experience.”