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Snake Galaxy iPhone Game App Review

Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by mike in $2, 7 Star Ratings, iPhone Game App Reviews

SnakeGalaxy: An amusing twist to the classic Snake game.

Our Rating: 7.3/10

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Version Reviewed: 1.1
Developer: DigDog
Price As Of Review: $1.99
Current iTunes Rating: 3.5/5

SnakeGalaxy is a 3-D adaption of the classic game, Snake. You are a snake and the goal is to collect as many multi-coloured objects as possible before hitting another part of the snake or a structure found in the level. SnakeGalaxy has an outer space theme where each level is a planet that has an interesting theme. Each theme offers a challenge to the player that is creative and enjoyable. SnakeGalaxy has two ways to play: Quick Play and Missions. Quick Play offers a fast way to have fun and get a spot on the high score list. Mission mode has one common goal in each level: reach a predetermined score to unlock the next level (If you reach the preset score, you will get on the highscore list). Since, the only difference between Quick Play and Missions modes is that you unlock new planets in Missions, I rarely play QuickPlay, but it’s ideal for a fast game.

SnakeGalaxy is entertaining and amusing. Each level offers a new set of obstacles, a new snake design, and a different pattern on the terrain of the planet. Although this may seem like few differences between each level, they ensure an enjoyable and challenging experience. The graphics during gameplay are smooth and the controls are very simple to learn. SnakeGalaxy has many features that make a good app.

Although SnakeGalaxy has many enjoyable features, it can be quite frustrating at times. The on-screen keyboard that is used to register when the game is first opened and to register high scores is the worst on-screen keyboard I’ve ever seen. To select a letter, I had to press the letter multiple times. It became a nuisance to have to type out my full e-mail address this way. Another downside to SnakeGalaxy is the lack of levels and difficulty range. In mission mode there are only 6 levels. 5 of these levels are extremely easy. I beat the game in about 2 hours. If you’re looking for a game that will entertain for hours, this is not the game for you.

I was initially turned off of SnakeGalaxy due to my poor experience with the on-screen keyboard when I first used it. However once I got into the gameplay, I was impressed by the smooth graphics and I was addicted. SnakeGalaxy takes the classic snake game to a whole new level of challenges and fun.

Final Ratings:

Gameplay: 7/10 – SnakeGalaxy is very fun and addicting, but has a poor selection of levels.

Enjoyment: 8/10 – Quite enjoyable, other than the frustrating keyboard.

Graphics: 8/10 – Smooth and detailed, but main screen and keyboard could use some work.

Sound: 8.5/10 – Sound fits the space theme, but gets annoying quickly.

Technology: 6/10 – Only uses touch controls and keyboard/menu can use some fine tuning.

Replay Value: 6.5/10 – Six levels becomes boring after a while.

Final Rating: 7.3/10

Further Improvements: (Note to the developer!)

• More levels!
• Fix the keyboard!
• Increase the difficulty!

Thanks for reading,

-Mike

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