Above Snakes Reviews
Above Snakes isn’t going to redefine survival games, but it doesn’t need to. It offers a charming, occasionally relaxing, sometimes frustrating journey into a frontier world that’s part history, part imagination. The Wild West setting is a breath of fresh air, even if the supernatural twist doesn’t quite land.
Wild West open world adventure with light survival elements... and zombies
An immersive journey with plenty of immersion-breaking flaws, Above Snakes is a survival/crafting game that dares to slow things down, trading adrenaline for atmosphere and complexity for calm…though it may have gone too far. For those tired of dying repeatedly in brutal roguelikes or grinding endlessly in barren sandboxes, this is a welcome alternative. If you’re looking for a chill experience with a unique world-building mechanic, then this is worth trying - especially on sale. If after something that will test your skills, however, this isn’t it.
Above Snakes offers a fresh twist on the survival-crafting genre with its puzzle-like world-building mechanic, engaging resource variety, and appealing visual style. Unfortunately, frustrating inventory limitations, unclear resource requirements, and an uneven sound design hold it back from reaching its full potential. While the concept is strong and runs well technically, the game still needs polish to become as rewarding as its premise suggests.
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