Battle Snake is a dynamic 3D adaptation of the classic Snake game. Instead of controlling the movements of a flat line on a flat screen, the player controls a weaponed serpentine robot that is constantly leaping and diving in an aquatic enclosure.
As the game's splash screen indicates, it was created by an amateur programmer as a training exercise; the reason it wasn't initially commercialized as-is soon shows. Random audio clicks and pops complement a large amount of black smoke that appears and disappears for no apparent reason, obscuring gameplay. Bugs abound to the extent that stress-free practice mode starts to seem much more worthwhile than standard level progression.
At the same time, the concept behind this Snake adaptation is not a bad one. The constant leaping and diving introduces the ability to cross over oneself with skillful timing. The next-level gate is an ingenious gameplay element. It's also just fun to shoot flame. Flamethrowers redeem everything.
Sam's Protip: Make use of the secondary (tracking) camera. It's arguably more useful, especially if you're trying to dive under or over yourself.
Pros
- Innovative approach to a classic game
- Great graphics for an amateur game
Cons
- Program doesn't make the most of idea's potential
- Bugs limit gameplay effectiveness