I’m a bit embarrassed to rate this game as high as I am, but I just can’t resist when it’s Snake 2.0. And it is most definitely 2.0. The basic idea is that instead of the traditional Snake rules we all know and love, you can now jump over yourself and even ride yourself to prevent death and gain more snake length space. The catch is, mean little apples spawn outside the perimeter of the area, who are intent on taking a bite out of the snake this time. They’ll latch onto you and ride upwards towards your head, resulting in a game over if they reach it. To prevent this, you can jump on your back with clever positioning and jump-timing, allowing you to eat the homicidal apples right off of you.
There’s some different speeds you can choose to lower or raise difficulty, but regardless of what you choose you start at a moderately long length. Something I’m unique in not minding it seems. To me, the first few snake lengths are filler seconds that are negligibly difficult, so to short circuit that downtime isn’t such a massive lost. However, an option to outright choose starting length would be killer too.
Classic games like these are what I love to see being reinvented on the Playdate. Short, non-intensive ventures that already have wide recognition and at least a modest amount of fondness from the general public. The profitability might be low, but that’s what makes it such a great candidate for the seasonal catalogue. Personally, I would have been fine paying a couple of dollars no problem, but they made the smartest move to get more people on board and acquainted with the concept. Hopefully this trend of putting small spins on 90s Windows games continues. Next up, Minesweeper! Who’s with me?
There’s some different speeds you can choose to lower or raise difficulty, but regardless of what you choose you start at a moderately long length. Something I’m unique in not minding it seems. To me, the first few snake lengths are filler seconds that are negligibly difficult, so to short circuit that downtime isn’t such a massive lost. However, an option to outright choose starting length would be killer too.
Classic games like these are what I love to see being reinvented on the Playdate. Short, non-intensive ventures that already have wide recognition and at least a modest amount of fondness from the general public. The profitability might be low, but that’s what makes it such a great candidate for the seasonal catalogue. Personally, I would have been fine paying a couple of dollars no problem, but they made the smartest move to get more people on board and acquainted with the concept. Hopefully this trend of putting small spins on 90s Windows games continues. Next up, Minesweeper! Who’s with me?
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@RedBackLoggd Nah brother I think I’ve been subbed around half a year or so? I just like seeing the extra stats, plus providing a lil support for the site always feels good. Like a small thumbs up for MrProg.
Ah okay. Yeah, I'm thinking about becoming one too - lord knows I waste money on useless stuff that could be put to better use like supporting this great site haha
@RedBackLoggd Haha right? I feel you on that one brother. Really impressed with the progress made, especially considering it’s a one-man show.
BACKLOGGD'S RUN BY ONE PERSON? I don't believe that, I swear they have a several mods.
@RedBackLoggd lol I’m decently certain it has just one developer, MrProg. I know the Discord had mods though and I wouldn’t be surprised if site moderation was outsourced.
Ah okay, that makes more sense.
Anyway, apologies these comments don't pertain to the game in question as I've never heard of it and if it's just a variation of Snake, probably not the best as far as longevity despite you stating it's funness.
Anyway, apologies these comments don't pertain to the game in question as I've never heard of it and if it's just a variation of Snake, probably not the best as far as longevity despite you stating it's funness.
@RedBackLoggd No problem at all my friend, and to be honest, games like this are actually the best candidates for convos like this. And even if they weren't, I never mind talking about something unrelated :) For sure, it's fun, but it's just Snake at the end of the day after all
LOL, well said
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21 days ago