Review: Snake Pass (PlayStation 4 And Nintendo Switch)

Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure.

Pros:

• Nice big bright graphics.
• 1.76GB download size (PS4)  3.7gb (Switch)
• Platinum trophy.
• Switch version can be played on the big screen, Table top mode or handheld.
• Three save slots.
• Two control layouts-Easy and default.
• 4K Resolution support.
• Invert camera option.
• Opening and ongoing tutorial support.
• Puzzle platformer where you must collect the keystones in order to open the key gates.
• Cool Snake control. You move side to side rapidly to move faster and can raise your head up for climbing higher points. You can also swim very easily.
• Bird companion will help guide you within the levels and offer routes up obstacles. Oh yeah and he can also pick up your tail and help you get out of a jam.
• Checkpoints scattered across the level and they can be hit multiple times so you can save what you have done.
• Three sets of collectibles in the game. Keystones are the only MUST COLLECT items. The other two, Bubbles and coins are optional.
• End of level breakdown showing how many collectibles you managed.
• Levels are very open with multiple routes, Shortcuts and hidden rooms available for you to traverse.
• Clever physics engine at work in regards to your Snake.
• Very cheerful almost Disney feel to the music.
• Level select overview allowing you to replay levels and also see how many collectibles you have on each level.
• High replay level.
• Fast loading times.
• Can swap control layouts at anytime in game.
• Auto saves after each level.
• Unlock time trial for each level including full online leader-board support.
• Some really nice looking locations in particular any underwater sections are great to look at.
• Clever level design from the puzzles to the general layout.
• Slick animations and facial expressions.
• Overall percentage number on your saves.
• 15 levels to play through.

Cons:

• Steep learning curve with the controls. Its surprisingly tricky to control your snake especially when faced with very dominating wood standing in your way.
• HD Rumble is strong and goes off on every pick up which is annoying.
• No touch controls on the Switch.
• Few clipping issues, Fell through a wall a few times or a pole didn’t react how you thought it would.
• Camera can have a mind of its own and flip out everywhere.
• Very repetitive.
• Checkpoints are lost when quitting out.
• If you just go for the keystones, The game is very short.
• No difficulty options.