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Snake Pass

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital!

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

Pros

  • Unique and innovative snake-based platforming mechanics
  • Charming art style and characters
  • Beautiful vibrant graphics
  • Relaxing and nostalgic soundtrack by david wise
  • Well-designed levels encouraging exploration and skill mastery

Cons

  • Steep learning curve and challenging controls
  • Camera issues causing frustration
  • Short game length
  • Unskippable cutscenes
  • Some repetitive level elements and collectibles

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have direct control over complex snake movements and decisions, mastering unique physics-based controls."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game challenges players to master difficult and novel controls with a steep learning curve and rewarding skill progression."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal mastery and exploration without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often engage in extended sessions to collect all items and improve skills, though some find frustration leading to breaks."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique gameplay mechanics requiring creative problem solving and movement strategies."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a relaxing and charming escape with immersive environments and music."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment of unique gameplay."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players experiment with novel controls and physics to overcome obstacles and explore levels."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Levels encourage thorough exploration to find collectibles and secrets."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some minor character expression customization (snake faces) but limited overall."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Players inhabit a fictional world as a snake with cartoonish characters and environments."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop new skills mastering the unique snake movement and controls."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging controls and platforming."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through levels and collection of items, though no character upgrades or power-ups."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Relaxing music and visuals balance the challenging gameplay to create a satisfying flow."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Vibrant visuals and pleasant soundtrack provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    0

    "Minimal story presence; narrative is light and secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan movements and use physics creatively to navigate obstacles."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some tension from challenging platforming and risk of falling, but overall controlled experience."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally perceived as good value for unique gameplay and enjoyable experience."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence; gameplay focuses on exploration and movement."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must avoid falling and hazards, requiring careful navigation and resourceful movement."

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