Snik
- September 4, 2015
- Cleverweek
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Reviews
- Snik features a simple and minimalistic design that focuses on gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play.
- The game has a unique concept that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate challenging puzzles and skill-based gameplay.
- The music is calming and fits well with the game's artistic direction, providing a pleasant atmosphere while playing.
- The difficulty curve is inconsistent, making it frustratingly hard to achieve three stars on levels, which can lead to a negative experience.
- The achievement system is broken, allowing players to earn achievements without completing the required challenges, diminishing the sense of accomplishment.
- The game can feel repetitive and uninspired, with many players finding it boring after a short playtime due to its limited mechanics.
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and enjoyable, with some users appreciating its relaxing qualities and simplicity. However, there are criticisms regarding its repetitive nature, the absence of sound effects, and instances where the music abruptly stops during gameplay. Overall, while the music is a highlight for some, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“This game is clean and simple with nice simple graphics and good relaxing music.”
“The music becomes really great to calm you and don't get angry haha.”
“The game features dead silences during levels and royalty free classical music on the piano for the main menu.”
“No sound effects present, and the music stops completely once the song ends (but maybe that's a good thing).”
“Royalty free music.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic and simplistic, often reduced to static dots of color with little to no animation. While some players found the visuals acceptable after adjusting settings, many criticized them as poor and lacking depth, contributing to an overall uninspiring aesthetic. Despite the low price point, the graphics do not enhance the gameplay experience, leaving much to be desired.
“If you are having trouble getting the ball to react smoothly, maximize the graphics settings.”
“After adjusting the graphics so that the game works, I no longer regret buying it, per se, since it was only $0.50 when I bought it.”
“This game is clean and simple with nice simple graphics and good relaxing music.”
“Minimalistic visuals are fine when the gameplay is interesting, but there's none of that here.”
“Visuals are just dots of color with no animation whatsoever.”
“There isn't much to say about the graphics; you can see it from the requirements and video/images, plain and simple, lots of moving/static balls on a white background.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its minimalistic design and clever mechanics, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and lacking interactivity. The difficulty curve is noted to be steep, making it challenging to achieve high scores without extensive practice. Overall, the gameplay is seen as casual yet skill-based, with a rating of 7/10.
“Design is minimalistic and that makes this game based on gameplay alone, and I like that.”
“Nice music and a very cool gameplay idea.”
“The game mechanics are clever in their simplicity, but I found the mouse clicking to direct your ball to be a bit sketchy at times.”
“I wanted something more from gameplay... more interactive and more brain-teasing.”
“The difficulty rises way too quickly and it's impossible to get three stars on each level, unless maybe you want to spend hours analyzing the game mechanics.”
“Slow mechanics, not really intuitive.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is noted for lacking a traditional narrative, with some users emphasizing that it has no story at all. However, one review suggests a moral lesson about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, hinting at a thematic depth despite the absence of a structured storyline.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This game has no story.”
“0 (no story)”
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game to be highly replayable, with many describing it as infinitely or nearly infinitely replayable, suggesting a strong incentive to return to the game for multiple playthroughs.
“Infinitely replayable, with new experiences every time.”
“The game offers so many choices that each playthrough feels unique.”
“I keep coming back for more; there's always something new to discover.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its comedic elements as genuinely funny and enjoyable.
