Snake for iOS7 app review: a new take on a classic game

Introduction

Don't you love when a developer takes a classic game and inject all new energy into it with an update? That's what has been done here to the Snake for iOS7 app. This game can be enjoyed on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and you can challenge all your friends and family on Facebook. Whether you're familiar or not with this game it's going to seem all-new to you in this app. This version is all about taking the finest points of the original game and throwing in some new and fabulous features.

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Revamp a Classic

This game is all about revamping a classic game. For those not familiar with Snake it was a popular game in the '90s that was played on the Nokia phone. Maybe you tried that game and were left unimpressed; don't worry, there are enough new elements here that it’s worth giving it another shot. This one lets you challenge your friends and family on Facebook and offers the Leaderboard so you can track your progress. There are different themes, customization options, modes, and more. In other words this one can keep you busy for hours.

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The game is free to play but if you want more themes you will need to purchase them. In-app purchases range from $0.99 per theme to $2.99 for a theme bundle. The app has a very high 4.5 out of five star customer rating and it seems to be finding those original fans and all new ones.

 

Additional Game Features

As noted you are able to do such things as pick the theme you want to use in the game, choose from five different speed levels, check out your personal scores, and choose from two different game modes. You can pause the game whenever you want and control the volume from within the app. When you hit that high score you're really proud of be sure to share it by email, message, Twitter, and/or Facebook.

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So I have to admit that I’m not familiar with the original game but that fact doesn’t matter at all when you’re playing this new revamped version. When you launch the game you get to customize your theme and speed, pick your mode, and then you are set to begin. What I think would be a great addition is a brief tutorial for players like myself who aren’t familiar with the original offering.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• A new take on a classic
• Smooth gameplay
• Choose your speed, theme, and mode of play
• Supports leaderboards
• Play solo or challenge friends through Facebook
• Post and share your scores
• Fun soundtrack

 

Cons

• It would be nice to have a brief tutorial
• Graphics are very minimalist

 

Final Words

The Snake for iOS7 app can be played on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone and provides a challenging and fun gaming experience for you. This is a wonderful nod to a classic game that had a following all its own during its time.