First released in 2015, Snakebird was a seminal game in the origins of the thinky community. Now, many years later, the game is making its way to Nintendo Switch as Snakebird Complete, giving players the most comprehensive version of the game yet!
Snakebird sees players take control of, well, snakebirds to help satiate their appetite for fruit. To do so, you'll solve over 120 intricate and wonderfully designed puzzles that feature a variety of rules and quirks, all providing a satisfying challenge.
Solving these puzzles requires the use of simple yet deeply layered mechanics, which involve slinking through passages, moving objects, and switching between characters to clamber snakebird-over-snakebird through each conundrum. In classic Snake style, the snakebirds will grow larger as they consume fruit, allowing them hang and hook around ledges and to use objects and tools to reach their rainbow portal goal.
But this is not just any Snakebird — this is the complete edition, so there's even more to enjoy! This new version comes with both Snakebird and Snakebird Primer packed into one game, the latter of which was designed as a more approachable prelude, but now serves as a welcoming tutorial to help newcomers get to grips with the game. The combined level map allows you to swap between the two experiences, giving you the freedom to choose which levels you wish to tackle as you slowly unlock multiple new ones with each successful clear.
Plus, this new complete edition comes with some excellent quality-of-life improvements — like touchscreen controls and a new tiered hint system that will give you a subtle nudge in the right direction if you find yourself stuck on a tricky level.
It's a must-play thinky classic in a fantastic new package that feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch, and we think it's well worth the buy if you want some quality thinky challenges on the go!
Snakebird Complete is out now on Nintendo Switch, with a free demo available to try the game too!
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