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SQUAKE

SQUAKE tries to take the all-familiar and popular gameplay style of Snake and bring it into a modern era of gaming. What results is a classic game focused through a modern lens, with enough extra additions and unique elements to make it worth a look into.
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59%Game Brain Score
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music, optimization
57% User Score Based on 82 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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SQUAKE is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by On5 and was released on February 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

SQUAKE is the well loved classical “Snake” game with a mix of full-steam battle mechanics. Think of it as of Snake+Quake! Quite clever, eh? We thought so. It’s a multiplayer action-packed combat-trains game! Collect cars to become longer. Destroy other trains and try to not die by hitting yourself because that would be totally embarrassing for a train to do. We have 10 unique arenas with traps, …

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and addictive gameplay style reminiscent of classic Snake, with various game modes and power-ups that enhance the experience.
  • Graphics and visuals are well-executed, providing an enjoyable aesthetic that complements the gameplay.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and have made efforts to address bugs and improve the game, showing a commitment to enhancing player experience.
  • The game is currently unplayable due to server shutdowns, rendering it inaccessible for new or returning players.
  • There is a significant lack of active players, leading to matches often being filled with unintelligent bots, which diminishes the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from high ping issues, making controls feel unresponsive and frustrating, especially in an online-only environment.
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their simplicity, detail, and charm. The visuals are described as cute and well-executed, enhancing the gameplay experience without any significant bugs. However, some players noted a lack of customizable graphics settings.

    • “I don't even know where to start, I loved this game so much, the simple mechanics, the cute graphics, everything was perfect.”
    • “I've been familiar with this game since the beta test, and so far the game has never ceased to delight me with its graphics, thoroughness, complete absence of bugs, and at least some online content.”
    • “The graphics look great, the gameplay is fun and the controls...work.”
    • “Graphics options seem to be non-existent: I couldn't find any settings whatsoever.”
    • “Graphics are fairly simple but detailed and well done.”
    • “There are additions to the classic game, of course, and I don't just mean the pretty graphics.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and intuitive controls, making it easy for players to grasp the mechanics quickly. With engaging power-ups and a modern twist on the classic snake concept, the game offers a fun and balanced experience, although multiplayer engagement may be limited. Overall, players appreciate the cute graphics and enjoyable gameplay elements that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I don't even know where to start, I loved this game so much, the simple mechanics, the cute graphics, everything was perfect.”
    • “The gameplay is obviously very intuitive and I quite like the upgrade option on the power-ups.”
    • “The gameplay is simple; guiding the snake... erm... train is done from either the keyboard (left-right) or it follows your mouse cursor, and there are various power-ups on a time limit (faster, 2x collect, etc.).”
    • “The mechanics of the game are very easy to get the hang of; it'll take you 2 minutes tops to learn all of the basics.”
    • “Squake tries to take the all-familiar and popular gameplay style of snake and bring it into a modern era of gaming.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the good soundtrack, many find it repetitive and short, leading to fatigue. Additionally, there are calls for more background music during gameplay and improvements to the overall audio experience, as some levels lack music entirely. Overall, the music aspect is seen as an area needing enhancement.

    • “The concept is well thought out, the controls are nice, the graphics, and the music.”
    • “Good soundtrack.”
    • “The music, though, is quite short with repetitive loops that get tiring and annoying after a while.”
    • “There's no music, which I found a bit odd, except for a little ditty at the end of each level.”
    • “The title/lobby screen could really do with some music, and background music for the levels wouldn't go astray either.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have noted that the game requires better network optimization, as many experience frequent packet losses and low ping despite having idle computer connections.

    • “Lastly, it could use some network optimization as I frequently experience packet loss or low ping, even though my computer connection is fairly idle.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite having a high-end system, the game runs poorly due to lack of proper optimization, making it frustrating to play.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is enhanced by optional quests that provide players with additional challenges and rewards, such as coins for upgrades and cosmetics. However, players have noted the presence of bugs in these quests that need to be addressed.

    • “If you get bored from playing the game normally, you can do the quests to earn extra coins in order to upgrade your train or buy cosmetics.”
    • “Quests feel like a chore when you get bored of playing the game normally.”
    • “If you find yourself bored with the main gameplay, the quests are just a way to earn extra coins for upgrades or cosmetics.”
    • “There are still numerous bugs in the quests that need to be fixed.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the developers' efforts to enhance replayability through the inclusion of additional tasks, which help maintain interest and encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The developers have added tasks to keep you engaged and enhance the replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
    • “The developers have added tasks to try to keep you interested and increase the replayability, too.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features no in-game purchases for real cash, emphasizing skill over monetary investment, which is positively received by players. However, there is a noted need for increased advertising and promotion to enhance visibility.

    • “There are no in-game purchases for real cash, which makes players more dependent on raw skill rather than money.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money to enjoy the game.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers a balanced approach to monetization, allowing players to progress without feeling forced to spend.”
    • “There's no in-game purchases for real cash, which makes the player more dependent on raw skill rather than money.”
    • “Definitely needs a bit of advertising/promoting.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's humor enjoyable, particularly in the comedic interactions that arise when causing other players to crash into them. The lighthearted nature of these moments adds to the overall fun, enhancing the gaming experience.

    • “This game is enjoyable and creates the possibility of evolution because you can purchase upgrades for your abilities with in-game currency. It's really funny when you make all the other players crash into you. I hope the developer will come up with some other ideas.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every session a hilarious experience. The witty dialogue and funny character interactions keep me coming back for more.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay mechanics. The unexpected funny moments always catch me off guard and add a unique charm to the experience.”
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SQUAKE is a casual racing game.

SQUAKE is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing SQUAKE.

SQUAKE was released on February 1, 2017.

SQUAKE was developed by On5.

SQUAKE has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

SQUAKE is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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