Snowflake's Chance

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In "Snowflake's Chance" , players assume the role of the rabbit Snowflake, who has 99 chances to escape the treacherous Pit. Each failure strengthens the Evil Snowflake, and players must navigate 21 brutal levels while evading enemies. The game features hand-drawn art and a haunting soundtrack, offering a unique and challenging experience.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features stunning hand-drawn graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
Gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with a high level of replayability due to randomized elements and clever level design.
The music complements the game well, creating an engaging and immersive experience.

The difficulty level is extremely high, which may frustrate many players, especially those not accustomed to hardcore platformers.
Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The checkpoint system can be punishing, as players lose all upgrades upon death, making progress feel unrewarding.

gameplay
22 mentions
36 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by creative and interesting mechanics, with diverse areas featuring unique traits, such as a trap-filled fortress and a low-gravity space stage. While many players appreciate the original art style and the potential for discovery within the game, some have expressed frustration with the controls, which detracted from their overall experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of fluent gameplay and engaging mechanics, though opinions on the controls vary.
- “Overall, the game mechanics are really creative and interesting.”
- “You will find yourself going through diverse areas with special traits and mechanics unique to them, such as a deadly fortress filled with traps, a space stage with low gravity, and the devil's lair.”
- “Great little project with quite original art style and interesting gameplay.”
- “Its the controls and gameplay that ruined it for me, however.”
- “If you look for YouTube playthroughs, there aren't many in-depth gameplay videos.”
- “You will find yourself going through diverse areas with special traits and mechanics unique to them such as a deadly fortress filled with traps, a space stage with low gravity, and the devil's lair.”
graphics
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their superb hand-drawn art style, which is both clear and detailed, showcasing a lot of creativity and love in the design. Unique animations for various actions, along with a captivating and eerie environment, enhance the overall visual experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Design, graphics, implementation, and creativity are superb.”
- “Snowflake's Chance is a very nice game to look at; it has hand-drawn visuals and is set in a very strange and creepy environment.”
- “This is already kinda tragic as the game boasts a hand-drawn art style, and clearly had a lot of love put into it.”
- “The art style is both clear and detailed; many deaths have unique animations associated with them, and every detail is drawn and looks good.”
- “And besides, just look at that art style and animation!”
music
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting its quality and nostalgic 80s vibe. It complements the overall atmosphere and enhances the gameplay experience, making it a standout feature alongside the graphics and art.
- “Great music, art and gameplay.”
- “The music is very good.”
- “Oh, and that godly 80s music!”
optimization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally favorable, with players reporting a completion time of around 30 hours for average skill levels and as little as 15 hours for those utilizing guides. Each run varies in length from 25 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on individual performance.
- “It takes about 30 hours to win if you have an average skill level like me and you go in blind, and perhaps 15 hours if you read guides and watch videos. Every run takes from 25 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on your performance.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many players noting that it is a key factor in their engagement, complemented by an evocative musical score that enhances the overall tone.
- “What lured me in the most is the atmosphere and tone.”
- “You can easily read about what it is in the description and other reviews, but what lured me in the most is the atmosphere and tone.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's humor, particularly highlighting the amusing deaths that occur throughout. Additionally, a humorous guide by a user named Poski has been noted as a valuable resource, further enhancing the comedic experience of the game.
- “Here is a link to an excellent (and humorous!) guide by Poski to this game.”
- “The game features some truly funny deaths that keep the experience light-hearted.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story is minimalistic, revolving around the protagonist who, after consuming a cursed corn cob, finds themselves trapped in a pit. This premise sets the stage for the game's events, but overall, the narrative lacks depth and complexity.
- “Not much to the story; you [spoiler]ate a cursed corn cob in the beginning of the game[/spoiler] and find yourself inside the pit.”