MacSwear
MacSwear is a version of Snake that takes place on 3D objects.
MacSwear is a version of Snake that takes place on one of a number of preset 3D objects, from the simple sphere to the Möbius twist.
Several modes and customizable options exist to spice things up beyond the variety introduced by all the different shapes available. In Hunt Mode the target point is constantly moving, and in Blind Mode the surface object is not visible at all, necessarily inferred through the line's movement and the player's knowledge of the shape in question. The game keeps local high scores for each combination of surface and game mode. Controls, camera movement, surface appearance, and a starfield background can all be customized to some degree.
Sam's Protip: Having a hard time seeing the 3D structure in wireframe? Setting the detail level to "Silly" with "Dots" provides a reasonably visible representation of the object without the grid.
Pros
- Cool way to learn obscure geometrical shapes
- Variety of game modes allow customization of challenge
Cons
- Further development channeled into commercial adaptation
- Pixel-thin graphics can be hard to see