Upaon: A Snake's Journey

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"Upaon: A Snake's Journey" is a casual puzzle game that combines classic Snake mechanics with Sokoban. In this game, you play as a snake trying to eat fruit while navigating through 100 handcrafted puzzles across five worlds. Think carefully about each move, as eating every fruit will increase your snake's size and make the puzzles more challenging. The game features open-ended puzzles with various ways to solve them, and the gameplay varies with each world. An original soundtrack by Vicent Colavita accompanies your snake's journey.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features charming pixel art and animation, enhancing its overall appeal.
Puzzles are well-designed, offering a good mix of challenge and accessibility, making it suitable for casual players.
Quick respawn times and simple controls keep the gameplay engaging and prevent frustration during difficult levels.

The lack of an undo button can lead to frustration, especially in more challenging levels.
Some levels can feel repetitive, with a few puzzles lacking distinct and memorable solutions.
The music, while charming, can become stale quickly and may detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in Upaon is engaging and addictive, featuring quick, casual sessions that can easily lead to extended playtime. The game introduces new mechanics gradually, keeping the experience fresh and challenging as players progress through various worlds. With its charming artwork and effective blend of snake and sokoban elements, Upaon offers a delightful puzzle experience at a low price.
- “Upaon is a perfect game for quick and casual gameplay, but if you're not careful it will catch you, because its mechanics are so well implemented, the replay is so functional, that the fast-paced dynamics keep you hooked and addicted.”
- “The game also provides new obstacles with each 'world' to keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.”
- “And when you least expect it, poof, there goes 1 hour of gameplay.”
- “At first, the concept of combining the snake game with Sokoban feels interesting on its own, but as you progress through the levels, more and more new mechanics are added to the mix, even portals!”
- “New mechanics from time to time.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is generally enjoyable and complements its vibrant visual style, providing a fun and catchy soundtrack that can be memorable in short bursts. However, some players find it becomes repetitive and lacks uniqueness over time. Overall, it enhances the casual theme but may not stand out as particularly special.
- “Outside of that, it's very well polished, offers a fun and vibrant visual style, and has a fun soundtrack.”
- “Really fun time killer game with some boppin' music that'll get stuck in your head!”
- “The art style, animation, and the music fit perfectly to its casual theme.”
- “The music definitely gets stale quickly but is charming enough in small doses.”
- “The music does its job but is nothing really special and can get repetitive quickly.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The graphics are characterized by a vibrant and clear aesthetic, featuring a cute pixel art style that complements the game's casual theme. The animation and music enhance the overall experience, creating a cohesive and enjoyable visual presentation.
- “The art style, animation, and music fit perfectly with its casual theme.”
- “The artwork is very cute and complements the new mechanics introduced at a great pace from start to finish.”
- “The graphics are simple but very vibrant and clear.”