Snowsquall Grip
- August 1, 2024
- VidyGames
Get on SteamEscape the snowy nightmare or be trapped forever — your call.
Reviews
- The game has a great retro horror vibe with cool PSX graphics and an engaging atmosphere.
- It's a short and fun experience, perfect for those looking for a quick horror game.
- The puzzles are interesting and encourage exploration without leaving players completely stuck.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including low frame rates and clunky controls.
- Some mechanics and objectives are unclear, leading to confusion and the need for external help.
- Certain interactions are clunky, and items can disappear, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and encourages exploration through interesting puzzles, while the absence of an inventory system adds a sense of immersion. However, some interactions can feel clunky and certain mechanics may lack clarity, leading to a mixed overall experience.
“It's got a great vibe; the gameplay is interesting with puzzles that left me exploring but didn't leave me completely stuck on where to head next. I found the lack of inventory actually pretty refreshing; carrying the items from one objective to the next felt like I was truly stuck in the middle of nowhere and having to lug my stuff around.”
“Some interactions are clunky and some mechanics are unclear, but overall it's an okay game.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive and creepy atmosphere, effectively enhancing the horror experience as players navigate the aftermath of a helicopter crash while delivering batteries. The engaging story further captivates players, maintaining their interest throughout.
“An atmospheric horror game where you are delivering batteries by helicopter, but something goes wrong and it crashes.”
“The creepy atmosphere and story kept me engaged the whole time.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and maintains a creepy atmosphere that captivates players throughout. It is connected to its predecessor, but newcomers can enjoy it without prior knowledge of the first game.
“The creepy atmosphere and story kept me interested the whole time.”
“This one connects to it, but you don't need to play the first game to get the story.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious after the initial learning phase, as the repetitive tasks can become monotonous over time.
“Once you get started and understand what you have to do, the rest ends up being kind of tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cool, retro aesthetic, effectively capturing an old-school vibe reminiscent of the PlayStation era.
“The PSX graphics are really cool and give it an old-school vibe.”
