AC10: Random Video Game Review - Snake Pass

 

For years, we have had some great platformers, many of which today are trying to keep the genre alive in between each mainstream Mario game. Sumo Digital who have created a wide number of games for already well established franchises, decided to make their own platforming game not tied to any existing franchise and this is what we got. No jumping and for a large part, no enemy killing. But we get to play as a snake. Something of which has actually not been considered in many games which in a way, makes this one original. So let's take a look as we slither away into this game:

The game has gamers play as Noodle who is the snake. He is accompanied by a bird called Doodle as the pair go to retrieve the Keystones that connects each land together, but have since been stolen. There are fifteen levels across four themed worlds. The goal in each level is to find three coloured keystones which can open a portal that finishes the level. As well as those keystones, there are other collectibles too to find in each level, but are optional. As we are controlling a snake, the controls are based on snake locomotion. Players can raise Noodle's head, tighten his grip, move his head 360 degrees on a flat plane, move forward and have Doodle help with raising up. Moving forward fast requires moving side to side like a real snake, but freedom of control is used when in a body of water. Along with the usual mechanics from these games, gamers unlock a time trial mode at the end of each level along with some other great unlockables.

This game certainly has some uniqueness to it as most platform games are not done quite like this. Its quite tricky to work out the controls, but once you get the hang of it, it's a piece of cake from then on (well for a while at least). Graphics are cartoony which is normal for most platform games and it's really colourful. So yeah if want a different kind of platform game, this is one you could give a go. It's fun and challenging, but does require a lot more brainwork than whatever is considered the norm in these games. 8/10