Review: Snakeybus – it’s as if Snake and Crazy Taxi had some weird love child together

I don’t typically review games here on KnowTechie because, honestly, we have a crew more than qualified to write them, and not to mention, they’re a lot better at it than I am. But mainly, it’s because I don’t know what I’m talking about. But, here’s one thing I know for sure, Snakeybus on the Nintendo Switch is one helluva game.

Snakeybus is essentially the classic Snake game we’ve all come to love, mixed in with a little Crazy Taxi. But the difference here is that instead of a snake, you drive a bus. In the game, it’s your job to pick up passengers from around the map and drop them off in different locations. Each successful dropoff makes the bus longer. That’s the gist of it. But obviously there’s more to the game than that.

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Here’s where it gets tricky. If your bus somehow comes to a stop (like crashing into a wall or any obstacle that gets the bus stuck), game over. Try again. Thankfully there’s a way to avoid this. The bus is equipped with jet packs allowing you to make long, extended jumps in the air to avoid any obstruction in your way. It takes some getting used to, but it adds so much to the game.

The game gets harder as the bus grows. Eventually, I had to figure out ways to maneuver my bus around the map without getting stuck in an alley, crashing into myself, or flying directly off the map. It gets frustrating, but it always had me coming back for more. It’s pretty addictive, and at times it can be really unforgiving. Expect a rage quit every once in a while with this game.

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Snakeybus has multiple modes available

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The game features various modes, including time trials, free-play, and ariel modes. There are 11 maps to choose from, which include Miami, Paris, some kid’s dorm room, and a handful of others that kept my scatterbrain busy. So you have plenty of options. Whether it’s competitive or something you want to chill back to – there’s something here for everyone.

Snakeybus is a lot of fun, but for me, there was only so much I could take at one time. To be fair, I had the same problem with Crazy Taxi. I mean, it’s a classic arcade-driving game. What more do I want from it? Would I recommend this game? Absolutely. And christ, at the time of writing this, it’s only $10 right now on the Nintendo eShop. That’s nothing. You’ll definitely get your value’s worth out of this game.

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Kevin Raposo

Kevin is KnowTechie's founder and executive editor. With over 15 years of blogging experience in the tech industry, Kevin has transformed what was once a passion project into a full-blown tech news publication. Shoot him an email at kevin@knowtechie.com or find him on Mastodon or Post.