Snipperclips

About

Snipperclips is a hilarious couch co-op action-puzzle game, where players control paper characters, Snip and Clip, who must cut each other into the right shapes to solve imaginative puzzles. With support for up to four players, compete in Blitz mode or team up in Party mode to tackle tough challenges, providing endless fun and laughter. The only limitation is your imagination, so grab some paper and get cutting!

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Snipperclips is a charming and unique puzzle game that encourages teamwork and problem-solving, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
The game features a variety of inventive puzzles and modes, providing hours of fun, especially in multiplayer settings with family and friends.
Its cute graphics and simple yet addictive gameplay create a delightful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

While the game is fun, it can become repetitive after several levels, and some puzzles may feel overly simplistic or cryptic.
Playing solo is not as enjoyable as playing with others, and the game can be frustrating when attempting to solve puzzles alone.
The packaging and physical presentation may be wasteful, and some players have noted issues with the game's length and replay value.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics are consistently praised for their colorful and unique aesthetic, featuring cute character designs that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the eye-catching visuals as a key element that complements the fun and engaging cooperative gameplay. Overall, the charming art style adds significant appeal to the game, making it a worthwhile addition to any collection.
- “The graphics are colorful and unique, and the gameplay itself is an absolute blast.”
- “This is a great cooperative two-player game with simple easy-to-learn controls, eye-catching and pleasing graphics, and cute character designs.”
- “Fun puzzles combine with a gleefully cute aesthetic to make for a worthwhile addition to any new owner's Switch library.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
33%
22%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and unique puzzle mechanics that challenge players to think creatively, making it enjoyable for both single and multiplayer experiences. The vibrant graphics enhance the overall fun, while the clever design offers genuinely tough puzzles that appeal to a wide range of players, including those who may initially underestimate its complexity.
- “The graphics are colorful and unique, and the gameplay itself is an absolute blast.”
- “Clever mechanics, some genuinely tough puzzles, and a great co-op experience.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but hard to explain in text.”
- “Every one who first saw the in-game or the game cover assumed it's a kids' game, but even my mechanical engineer friend, who thought he was good with geometry, had a hard time solving some of the stages. It's fun and forces you to think outside the box.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical character designs and the lighthearted interactions between players, particularly when children engage with the puzzles and laugh at their own mistakes. The game encourages playful experimentation and creativity, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. Overall, it fosters a fun and inclusive atmosphere where laughter is central to the experience.
- “When my wife and I figure out half, it shows the kids what they need to do and then watching them struggle through it is pretty funny... I love it when kids can laugh at themselves without malice.”
- “Find different solutions to complete the puzzle or goof around and cut your friend's character into funny shapes.”
- “Funny game for all ages.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and reminiscent of charming titles like Pokémon and Animal Crossing, while others criticize it as monotonous and uninspired. Additionally, the repetitive nature of the music and sound design detracts from the overall experience, particularly for solo players.
- “Enjoyably chaotic with multiple players, unique and creative, great presentation with music that sounds like something out of Pokémon: Animal Crossing edition, undeniably cute.”
- “While it plays well and the interface is pleasant, it is dreadfully monotonous. The levels rehash themselves too closely together, the music and sounds are uninspired, and there isn’t much to the visual style.”
- “The controls default to joy-con, the music is repetitive, and the offerings for solo players are somewhat short.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as laid back, contributing to an enjoyable experience for players, particularly due to the easy level reset feature.
- “I think the laid-back atmosphere and the easy level reset really helped this be an enjoyable experience for both of us.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that while the game features appealing graphics and charming character designs, there is little emphasis on character development, suggesting a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than deep narrative or character growth.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious, particularly in solo play and with repetitive puzzles, but many still consider it a worthwhile purchase if priced at $30 or less.
- “Grinding can become a bit tedious, but it's still worth a buy if it's $30 or less.”
- “Solo play is not as enjoyable as co-op, and some puzzles become tedious after multiple iterations.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Snipperclips is praised for its design ingenuity, offering significant replayability and fun. However, some users note a lack of replay value, particularly when playing alone, which can lead to frustration.
- “Snipperclips provides seemingly endless fun due to its design ingenuity and replayability.”
- “There is no replay value; playing alone can be frustrating.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is noted for its precise performance assessments, which can be frustrating for players. Additionally, the competitive multiplayer experience is considered lacking.
- “The optimization is frustratingly precise in its assessment of your performance.”
- “The competitive multiplayer experience suffers due to poor optimization.”
- “Overall, the game feels unoptimized, leading to a lackluster experience.”