Snipperclips
| Snipperclips | |
|---|---|
 Promotional image showing the main characters, Snip and Clip | |
| Developer(s) | SFB Games |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Adam Vian |
| Producer(s) |
Takao Nakano Toyokazu Nonaka |
| Designer(s) | Adam Vian |
| Programmer(s) |
Tom Vian Daniel Gallagher |
| Artist(s) | Catherine Unger |
| Composer(s) | Calum Bowen |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
| Release | March 3, 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together![lower-alpha 1] is a puzzle game developed by SFB Games and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. The game was released worldwide on March 3, 2017 as a digital launch title for the Nintendo Switch eShop.[1] The game makes use of a snipping mechanic to allow players to cooperate and solve shape and physics-based puzzles.
Gameplay
Snipperclips is a co-operative puzzle game for up to four players. In the main World mode for one or two players, players control two characters named Snip and Clip, who each possess shaped bodies that can be rotated in place. When the two characters overlap each other, one player can snip the overlapped portion out of the other player, altering the shape of their body. Using this mechanic, players must come up with creative ways to solve various puzzles, each with unique objectives. Objectives include fitting inside a shape template, carrying objects such as a basketball or pencil to a specific area, or cutting out a pointed end in order to pop balloons.[2] Additionally, up to four players can play the game's Party and Blitz modes. Party mode features unique puzzles designed for extra players, while Blitz mode features various competitive games, such as basketball, hockey, and snipping deathmatches.[1]
Development
The concept for Snipperclips was originally developed in Adobe Flash by British independent developer SFB Games under the name FriendShapes.[3] The game, designed by brothers Adam and Tom Vian during a one-day game jam, was first showcased at EGX 2015 and was featured in the Game Developers Conference's 2015 European Innovative Games Showcase.[4] SFB Games approached Nintendo about publishing the game and began development on the full game in 2016 using the Unity engine.[5] In January 2017, the game was announced as a new IP for the Nintendo Switch, under the new name of Snipperclips.[6] The game was released as a launch title for the system via the Nintendo eShop on March 3, 2017.[1]
Reception
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Snipperclips received generally favorable reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7] IGN gave the game 8/10, praising the game's multiplayer experience.[8] Metro gave the game 8/10, calling it "one of the best co-op games in recent years".[10] The Guardian described it as "addictive".[9] Polygon stated that Snipperclips was "a tricky, tricky game of logic and cunning".[11]
Notes
- ↑ Known as Issho ni Chokitto Snippers (いっしょにチョキッと スニッパーズ, "Let's Snip Together, Snippers") in Japan
References
- 1 2 3 http://www.kotaku.co.uk/2017/02/24/snipperclips-hits-switch-at-launch-costs-17-99
- ↑ "A Better Look At Snipperclips, The Switch’s Co-Op Puzzle Game". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- ↑ "European Innovative Games Showcase Friendshapes". GDC at YouTube. November 19, 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ↑ "The 2015 European Innovative Games Showcase". GDC Vault. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- ↑ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/feature_snipperclips_-_working_with_nintendo_to_create_a_switch_co-op_classic
- ↑ "There Was Something Odd Going On With Nintendo Switch Game Snipperclips As I Had Already Played It A Year And A Half Ago - Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News". Bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- 1 2 "Snipperclips - Cut it out, together!". Metacritic. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- 1 2 Dornbush, Jonathon (March 6, 2017). "Snipperclips: Cut It Out Together! Review". IGN. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- 1 2 Webber, Jordan. "Snipperclips review: addictive shapecutting fun for Nintendo Switch". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- 1 2 "Snipperclips review – cutting edge co-op". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ↑ Frank, Allegra. "Snipperclips is the super cute, anti-Mario Party". Polygon. Retrieved 31 March 2017.