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Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Snake Pass Review

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The simple act of moving through the vibrant, colorful world of Snake Pass is as mesmerizing to play as it is to watch. This physics-based puzzle platformer uses a simple, intuitive control scheme to maneuver a snake up onto objects in a way that made me think about how to approach each one. Even when the camera couldn’t keep up or the stingy checkpoint system tested my patience, Snake Pass still kept me coming back to master its controls and reach its many well-hidden collectibles.

The concept of having fine control over the muscle movements of a serpent sounds bizarre, but is easy to understand thanks to the three-button system that allows you to slither around on the ground, climb up bamboo structures, and travel across hanging poles. The snake, adorably named Noodle, uses one button to move forward while another lets you lift your head. By carefully tilting the analog stick in between the other two movements, you learn to find the right angle and figure out a way to naturally coil around objects in the world. The logic behind these controls shines when you’re climbing, since the more points of contact you have with an object, the easier it is to make your way up. It’s fascinating to watch.

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