Temple Of Snek
- February 15, 2023
- Pixeljam
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Get on itch.io Store"Temple of Snek" is a puzzle game where you play as a giant snake defending a temple from intruders. The temple is filled with traps and puzzles that change based on your rhythm and actions. Explore five distinct environments, discover secret powers, and customize your snake's pattern. With a level editor and procedural music, the game offers a unique and immersive experience.
Reviews
- Temple of Snek offers a charming and beautifully designed take on the classic Snake game, with clever puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty and depth.
- The game features a variety of accessibility options, including a step-by-step mode and adjustable game speed, making it approachable for players of different skill levels.
- The rhythmic movement and dynamic soundtrack enhance the gameplay experience, creating a satisfying and addictive atmosphere as players navigate through the temple.
- The game's auto-movement mechanic can lead to frustrating gameplay, as players may struggle with timing and precision, resulting in repeated deaths and lengthy resets.
- The checkpoint system can be punishing, with autosaves that may send players back significantly if they fail, and some puzzles can become impossible to solve due to prior mistakes.
- There are occasional bugs and issues with the camera angle that can hinder visibility and gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the "snake" mechanics to be slow and frustrating, potentially discouraging for newcomers. However, others appreciate the gradual introduction of varied and creative puzzles, noting that the combination of classic mechanics with exploration works surprisingly well despite minor bugs. Overall, while the concept is intriguing, the execution may benefit from a smoother and more intuitive approach.
“The mechanics of the game are introduced gradually and intuitively.”
“"Snake" might not be the first thing that comes to mind when envisioning a sprawling temple adventure, but the combination of classic mechanics and a puzzle-exploration formula ends up working shockingly well.”
“Nor do minor bugs or mechanical oddities detract from the quality of the puzzles, which are varied and creative across the board, with new mechanics being introduced in a well-paced manner.”
“I think the game is flawed and will discourage a lot of people; taking the full snake gameplay wasn't the best.”
“Though I completely understand the idea, it actually results in slow and frustrating gameplay.”
“Neat concept for a puzzle game, but gameplay is too slow.”
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its dynamic evolution alongside the environment, enhancing the overall experience with a rhythmic quality that complements gameplay. Players appreciate how the soundtrack adapts to the puzzles and character movements, creating a relaxing atmosphere, though some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is described as engaging and integral to the game's charm.
“The music will also gradually change and evolve with your environment.”
“The ever-changing soundtrack gives a great vibe as you progress through, and the show-don't-tell storytelling works quite well.”
“The rhythm (both in music and snek movement) has a relaxing element to it.”
“In that room I just described, there was no music, and I had to turn on the visual metronome to get through.”
“The music keeps changing dynamically, which can be disorienting at times.”
“While the rhythm has a relaxing element, it often feels disconnected from the gameplay.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of the game features an engaging narrative centered around a charming snek goddess, which players find appealing and sensitive. With approximately four hours of puzzle-solving content available in the story mode, players appreciate the innovative "show-don't-tell" storytelling approach and the dynamic soundtrack that enhances the experience. Additionally, the game offers a classic mode for those looking for a break from the narrative.
“We love the cute snek goddess and you'll be rooting for snek as you play through her story.”
“I believe that the story is interesting and does not veer into insensitivity.”
“The ever-changing soundtrack gives a great vibe as you progress through, and the show-don't-tell storytelling works quite well.”
“About 4 hours worth of puzzle solving in story mode so far and we apparently have just 1/4th of the game released, so that's really cool.”
“Particularly hated a small room you enter above the floor where you have to plot a path around traps and over switches while still hanging in mid-air before falling down.”
“They are adding a story mode to the snake game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and visual appeal, with many users noting the impressive level designs and overall aesthetic. However, there are some concerns regarding the limited graphics settings and occasional performance issues, such as crashes.
“Interesting puzzles, nice graphics, and fire music.”
“The visuals are surprisingly good.”
“While Snek herself is pretty basic (at least until you unlock the ability to customize her scales), the level visuals are awesome.”
“There are not enough graphics settings.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack realism.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with grinding elements that involve tedious tasks, such as counting floor tiles to solve puzzles, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I totally hate puzzles that require counting floor tiles to figure out how/where the snake might fit exactly; it's way too tedious.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than a fun challenge, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, combining charm with a clever twist on the classic snake game, transforming it into an engaging puzzle adventure.
“A funny and charming puzzle game that puts a unique twist on the classic retro snake game, transforming it into a delightful puzzle adventure.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every level not just a challenge but also a source of laughter.”
“I love how the witty dialogue and quirky characters add a layer of humor that keeps me entertained throughout the gameplay.”
