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Wednesday5th Aug 2020
And we would go bananas for a new entry
If there's one series we would love to see make a return, it's gotta be Donkey Kong Country. The last mainline outing was the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on the Wii U in 2014, and it was then enhanced for the Switch in 2018. So, who is willing to help out on a new Donkey Kong Country game?...
Thursday11th Oct 2018
Reminder Snake Pass Limited Edition Physical Pre-Orders Go Live Today
Only 4,000 copies available!
If you're a fan of your physical editions, and just so happen to want a copy of Snake Pass on Switch, then boy do we have the article for you. Yes, Sumo Digital's slithery 3D platformer has made its way into a physical edition, and pre-orders are set to go live on Super Rare Games very soon indeed (or have just gone...
Sunday7th Oct 2018
News Pre-Orders For Snake Pass Limited Edition Physical Release Go Live On 11th October
Shipping in early November
Super Rare Games and Sumo Digital have revealed pre-orders for the Snake Pass limited edition physical release go live on 11th October and ship in early November. In total there'll be 4,000 copies available for $34.98 / £29.98. Each one includes the limited edition Switch game (including all of the DLC), interior artwork,...
Saturday18th Aug 2018
News Sumo Digital's Snake Pass Is Receiving A Physical Makeover On Switch
Let’s get physical
Despite the widespread industry push for digital releases, there’s still plenty of demand for physical video games. Since the arrival of the Switch, a number of publishers have specialised in converting small-sized eShop games to physical releases. The London-based team at Super Rare Games are one of these publishers...
Tuesday27th Mar 2018
News Snake Pass Is Going For Speedrunning Gold With Its New Arcade Mode Update
Slither me this
For a week or more, developer Sumo Digital has been teasing fans on Twitter in regards to some Snake Pass related news. Was the physics-based platformer getting new DLC, a brand new sequel or some mysterious update? Turns out it was the latter, and it's patching in a brand new mode that adds a speedrunning element to each of its 15...
Wednesday7th Mar 2018
News Sumo Digital Is Teasing Some New Content For Snake Pass
Look out for an update today
Sumo Digital's Snake Pass was one of the surprise hits on Nintendo Switch in its first few months of life, and now the developer is now alluding to some potential new updates for the physics-based platformer. The tease came through the game's official Twitter - which has recently been giving away free code's for the game...
Monday15th Jan 2018
News Sumo Digital Teases More Reptile Antics As Snake Pass Emerges From Hibernation
Slytherin for a treat
Snake Pass, with its cute '90s platformer looks and devilishly tricky physics, was one of the most surprising and rewarding games of 2017 on Nintendo Switch, but now it looks like the little critter might have more slithering to do in 2018. A recent tweet from the official Snake Pass account broke out the ol' parseltongue with...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
News Snake Pass Is Half Off on the North American eShop
Get it before it's gone!
One of the standout releases of the early Switch library was that of Snake Pass, the 3D platformer starring a cute snake. It may not be to everyone’s tastes, but Snake Pass is certainly a unique experience, yet due to the massive influx of quality games to the eShop over the last few months, it’s likely been pushed down...
Friday29th Sep 2017
News Sumo Digital Will Change the Snake Pass Logo on Switch in Its Next Update
A reaction to fan demand
We do like our Switch logos to be nice, don't we? On the one hand it's understandable, as like all of our gaming systems it's a big part of our life - we want it to be as good as possible, and that includes the 'look' of our download collection on the HOME screen. A few developers have fallen foul of this, with iffy logos...
Wednesday5th Jul 2017
Random Internet Reacts Badly To The New Snake Pass Menu Icon
"I deleted the game! Excessive? Possibly, but it's so ugly!"
Snake Pass is a real gem in the early Switch library, it's a fresh experience that will keep you engaged until the very end. Solid visuals, unconventional gameplay, a memorable soundtrack and a decent amount of replay value make this well worth your time. The development team over at...
Tuesday27th Jun 2017
News Snake Pass Celebrates Summer Solstice With 40 Percent Discount And A Hint Of Upcoming DLC
Ssssummer ssssale!
Sumo Digital has confirmed that its Switch title Snake Pass will go on sale from today June 27th until 4th July, with a 40 percent discount off the typical cost of the game. The occasion? The Summer Solstice, of course. To coincide with this news, the studio has released a trailer - which you can view above - that...
Wednesday21st Jun 2017
News Snake Pass Update For Switch Adds Time Trial Mode And Lots More
Noodletastic
Sumo Digital's slithery physics platformer Snake Pass was a unexpected delight when we reviewed it back in March with solid visuals, unconventional gameplay, a memorable soundtrack and a decent amount of replay value. While Sumo quickly rolled out a patch after launch to improve the rumble effect in the game, the UK developer will...
Monday10th Apr 2017
News Snake Pass Slithers To The Top Of European Switch Download Charts
"A piece of hiss-tory"
We recently noted how well Snake Pass was doing in the UK download charts for Switch, but it seems the slithery physics platformer has established full European dominance. In a recent press release from Sumo Digital we learned that Snake Pass has secured the number one spot in various versions of the European Nintendo Switch...
Friday7th Apr 2017
"We'd definitely love to keep working with Nintendo"
Yesterday Sumo Digital - the talented chaps behind Snake Pass, which launched recently on multiple consoles, including Switch - held an AMA session on Reddit which covered a wide range of topics. One of the first questions was regarding the possibility of a performance-boosting patch aimed at the...
Wednesday5th Apr 2017
News David Wise Talks Humble Beginnings, Snake Pass & Nintendo
"Originally I wanted to be somebody like Phil Collins"
The video game industry has been blessed with some incredible musical talents over the years, with ex-Rare composer David Wise being a standout; there's a strong chance you you will have heard his work. Having created acclaimed scores for games like Battletoads, Wizards & Warriors and Donkey...
Thursday30th Mar 2017
News Snake Pass Update Improves Rumble on Nintendo Switch
It sssneaked out today
Earlier this week Sumo Digital confirmed that it had an update on the way to improve the rumble for Snake Pass on Nintendo Switch. It was described by one member of our team as resembling the over-the-top vibrations of The Wonderful 101 on the GamePad, so it was evidently pretty fierce. In any case an update slithered out...
Nintendo Download 30th March (Europe)
Snake Pass! Metal Slug! Pic-a-Pix Colour! Kokopolo 3D! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update in Europe. The official press release was slow arriving, but the list is now complete thanks to help from Daan Koopman and NL user KJ85. There are two offerings on the Switch this week, along with some tempting options on...
Nintendo Download 30th March (North America)
Snake Pass! Metal Slug! Brave Dungeon! Cube Life with guns! More!
It's time for yet another Nintendo Download update for North America, and this week we have quite a number of releases to get through. There are two promising titles on the Switch eShop, while the Wii U has two new games and a 'New Play Control' Wii title; on 3DS meanwhile, there are...
Wednesday29th Mar 2017
News Don't Worry, The Rumble in Snake Pass Will Be Fixed Soon
Patch incoming
We've been really enjoying our time with Snake Pass on the Switch eShop so far and our review should hopefully be with you very soon; our lovely male video hostess Alex has you covered in the meantime in the video above. One slight criticism which we have with the game, which you might have noticed if you downloaded it yesterday, is...
Video Here's How Switch Snake Pass Compares To The PlayStation 4 Version
Slither and slide
Snake Pass hits the Nintendo Switch this week and we've already recorded some lovely direct-feed footage for you to gaze at longingly if you're still in two minds about making a purchase. However, if you'd like to see how the Switch version compares to the PS4 edition then you might want to check out this short comparison clip. As...
Tuesday28th Mar 2017
Video How Well Does Snake Pass Run on Nintendo Switch?
Danger Noodle Simulator 2017
Snake Pass is a game in a genre of its own. Employing realistic (but not too realistic) physics with the curiously complicated and alien movement of our legless reptile friends, it's an experience like no other. In some ways it reminds this writer especially of games like Surgeon Simulator that task you with battling the...
Thursday23rd Mar 2017
News New Sumo Digital Developer Diary Delves Into the Art of Snake Pass
Less than a week to go
Later this week, Sumo Digital's latest game, Snake Pass, is due to arrive on the Nintendo Switch eShop. With a soundtrack composed by the renowned David Wise, this inventive new title will aim to mix collect-a-thon elements into a game wherein you control a snake as it slithers across levels. It seems like a pretty cool...
Friday10th Mar 2017
Video Check Out The New Air Realm From Nintendo Switch "Physics Platformer" Snake Pass
Complete with toe-tapping David Wise music, of course
Snake Pass arrives on the Nintendo Switch on March 28th (29th if you're in Europe), and Sumo Digital has released details on the fourth and final world in the game, the Air Realm. The short-but-sweet trailer shows off some of the title's unique gameplay as well as its lush environments. Add in...
Thursday23rd Feb 2017
News Sumo Digital Reveals Price Of Snake Pass On Nintendo Switch
Snaking closer to launch
Sumo Digital has confirmed the pricing for its upcoming physics-based platformer Snake Pass, which launches on March 28th in North America and March 29th in Europe. The game - which features music by former Rare staffer David Wise - will cost £16.99 / $19.99 / €19.99 on Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC. Sumo has also...
Wednesday15th Feb 2017
News Snake Pass is Slithering Onto Nintendo Switch in Late March
Another one for launch month
Snake Pass, an independent project from Sumo Digital, is another download release heading to the Nintendo Switch in its early weeks. It now has firm release dates - 28th March in North America and 29th March in Europe. There's an updated trailer showcasing the game, along with some firm details on what you can expect...
Friday10th Feb 2017
News Rare Veteran David Wise is Producing the Soundtrack for Switch Title Snake Pass
"It set my mind on fire"
There are few video game sound composers that are as readily recognisable in style as David Wise. He made his name if the 'good old days' at Rare, producing the soundtracks to titles such as Donkey Kong Country. His compositions continue to grace a number of titles - two varied examples on Wii U are Donkey Kong Country:...
Thursday2nd Feb 2017
News Snake Pass is Slithering Its Way To Switch
Sssounds Sssuper
Every day it seems a new game is announced for the Nintendo Switch, and we're not complaining about it at all. Sheffield-based studio Sumo Digital - perhaps best known for games like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - has announced that its latest project, Snake Pass, will be slithering it's way to the Nintendo Switch. Due...
