Snipperclips - Cut it out, together!

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 385 Ratings

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  1. OtakuFlame
    Mar 9, 2021
    7
    This game is filled to the brim with character and fun little puzzles and I sure am happy to have picked up this launch title. The game can be played with from up to 1-4 players, I'd recommend to at least have a friend to play with it is a ton of fun. Albeit it's charm and cartoon look can be quite deceiving, Some of these puzzles can be challenging and really requires you to think outsideThis game is filled to the brim with character and fun little puzzles and I sure am happy to have picked up this launch title. The game can be played with from up to 1-4 players, I'd recommend to at least have a friend to play with it is a ton of fun. Albeit it's charm and cartoon look can be quite deceiving, Some of these puzzles can be challenging and really requires you to think outside of the box and use your imagination. after an hour though it does wear down and you may want to take a break it can get kind of boring. I'd recommend playing in short bursts with your friends. It's visually appealing and pleasing to look at; with its simple design and comedic faces your little characters you control make and finishing every puzzle always feels rewarding no matter how hard or easy.

    It's a game I think will always have people who love puzzle games can come back to.

    PROS:
    +Intracit puzzles
    +Visually Appealing
    +Smooth Controls
    +Loads of Charm and Character
    +Very fun with a group of friends

    CONS:
    -Some Linear Puzzles
    -Can get old if not played in short bursts
    -Not very fun to play by yourself

    Verdict:
    7/10    … Expand
  2. SwitchParty
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    This cute, puzzle-solving game is just as fun to watch as is it to play. Great for casual players and large groups of people looking to have a laugh, not for competitive players.

    **SwitchParty focuses on reviewing the hottest multiplayer Switch games and uncovering the system's hidden gems. For great recommendations on the best games to play with family and friends, take a look at our    This cute, puzzle-solving game is just as fun to watch as is it to play. Great for casual players and large groups of people looking to have a laugh, not for competitive players.

    **SwitchParty focuses on reviewing the hottest multiplayer Switch games and uncovering the system's hidden gems. For great recommendations on the best games to play with family and friends, take a look at our profile!**    … Expand
  3. QuacksonjaMeme
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    Great game to play with your friends. Its one of the best Nintendo Switch games I have played to this date. Very creative way to make a game. SFB Games made a masterpiece.

    8/10
  4. nusco
    Aug 18, 2018
    8
    Snipperclips is the perfect family game. I know, that much could be said of most Nintendo titles–but Snipperclips fits casual players better than most, thanks to its tight focus on co-op, its reliance on continuous communication, and its slow pace. You just cannot play this game without talking with (or yelling at) your buddy all the time, and that's what made it work for me. We lostSnipperclips is the perfect family game. I know, that much could be said of most Nintendo titles–but Snipperclips fits casual players better than most, thanks to its tight focus on co-op, its reliance on continuous communication, and its slow pace. You just cannot play this game without talking with (or yelling at) your buddy all the time, and that's what made it work for me. We lost counts of the times one of us players said "OK, now rotate a bit clockwise", or "Wait, I have an idea"–until the two-player levels were over, well before we got tired of them.

    All in all, Snipperclips is one of those "software toys" that Nintendo is so good at: games that think out of the box, and end up working well for most people, including non-gamers. It isn't going to rock your world, but it's perfect when you aren't in the mood for more action-y games.    … Expand
  5. bulger_paul
    Jul 9, 2018
    7
    I mainly purchased Snipperclips well over a year ago as a little diversion for me and my wife to have a bit of fun with while we were still waiting for the Switch library to fill out (this was back in the beginning, when the Switch was still a Zelda machine), and it was exactly that, a nice little diversion, though a number of much better puzzlers have made their way to the Switch sinceI mainly purchased Snipperclips well over a year ago as a little diversion for me and my wife to have a bit of fun with while we were still waiting for the Switch library to fill out (this was back in the beginning, when the Switch was still a Zelda machine), and it was exactly that, a nice little diversion, though a number of much better puzzlers have made their way to the Switch since then.. I enjoyed the expressiveness of the cute little paper characters, their giggles and blushes whenever you'd snip out little pieces of them, and some of the puzzles are fairly clever.

    It's worth it if you know for sure you'll have at least one other person to solve all the puzzles with, but controlling with only one person is incredibly tedious. It's also a shame the controls are so finicky, since only around 30% of the time you'll spend playing this game will be actual puzzle solving, whereas the other 70% is executing after you already know how to solve it.

    Still, I very much enjoyed Snipperclips, and I would check out an improved sequel should there ever be one.    … Expand
  6. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    8
    It is strongly recommended as a couple game.
    Really cute and fun puzzle game.
  7. TobiasKen
    Jun 19, 2018
    4
    Snipperclips is a really fun game. Honestly, it is a blast to play with friends. So why have I given this game such a low score? Well, just hear me out - and let me break this game down like I always do.

    A: Music/Sounds I suppose this is my first issue with the game, but honestly it doesn't matter too much - but I always take the music and sounds into consideration. With many    Snipperclips is a really fun game. Honestly, it is a blast to play with friends. So why have I given this game such a low score? Well, just hear me out - and let me break this game down like I always do.

    A: Music/Sounds

    I suppose this is my first issue with the game, but honestly it doesn't matter too much - but I always take the music and sounds into consideration.

    With many titles, you can remember the soundtrack for a game - if they're super good, they can even invoke emotion. Obviously in a puzzle game like Snipperclips that couldn't happen, but I'm just trying to give you an idea of what music in games can achieve.

    Unfortunately in Snipperclips, I literally don't remember the soundtrack at all. It sounds harsh, I know, since music isn't an aspect Snipperclips is trying to excel in, but even puzzle games can have catchy/memorable soundtracks. Snipperclips, however, just isn't one of them.

    Sound quality is fine, I do enjoy the little snip sound effects when you cut your partner up. So, that's a plus I guess.

    4/10 - Poor soundtrack, satisfactory sound. Nothing to write home about.

    B: Graphics

    This is probably the best aspect about the game - the simplistic and super cute graphics. I really enjoy the little faces that the characters make when they're cut or perform an action. Since this game is really simple, there's not many ways that they actually could have improved the graphics. I do think that the game could have benefited from having a varying amount of colours to make your character, instead of keeping it yellow and red.

    9/10 - Cute, simple graphics - no variation in the colour of the characters you play as.

    C: Gameplay

    Gameplay in Snipperclips is very simple, and anyone can understand it - this means that you can easily have a fun time playing the game with people that don't usually play games.

    Most puzzles are varied and fun to figure out, especially near the end of the game where puzzles get a little more difficult. But... that's about it.

    In total, there's less than 3 hours of content in this game from my experience. Granted, I only played this game with one other person, so I didn't really enjoy the 4-player mode. However, I feel that if 4-players is mandatory to have fun in the game, then that really limits the target audience to a small amount of people.

    The other modes like the little dojo can be fun - for about 5 minutes. Then you get bored of it, and never come back to it.

    The main mode - the multiple puzzle levels which are meant to be played with 2 people, is definitely a joy. I feel that the game should have had more difficult puzzles, as there was only one puzzle that I legitimately got stuck on for about 20 minutes before figuring out the solution. There is a very small number of levels in the game, so in a matter of two hours or so you'll be done.

    If you want to play this game alone, well, don't bother. Playing singleplayer is possible, but it's certainly not fun at all. This game is designed with the detachable joy-cons in mind, and therefore it's also designed with friends in mind.

    Overall, if this game had maybe 4x the amount of levels that it currently does, then my score would probably change from 4/10 to 7/10 because it is fun.

    3/10 - Relatively fun game with creative puzzles. Not nearly enough levels, so very little content in total. Not enough difficult puzzles.

    D: Story

    This is a puzzle game. Obviously the story won't be good. But in Snipperclips, there's literally no story whatsoever. Am I alone in thinking that your experience could have been improved by even adding a shred of story? Maybe make it so your main character lost their whole supply of cheese, and you have to go solving puzzles to get all of your cheese back - literally even a story like this is better than none at all.

    With the story being non-existent, Snipperclips feels more like an iPhone game than a (approx.) $30 Nintendo Switch game.

    0/10 - Literally no story. Understandable, but having a simple story would be a major improvement.

    I don't want to be a 'hater.' But I really don't understand why this game got such a positive reception. I understand that this isn't a triple A title with a full price tag, but even at its current price it is way too high for the amount of content that it offers.

    It's fun for an hour or two with friends, but that's pretty much it. Snipperclips is honestly one of the few games that I have a feeling of regret for purchasing. If you love the game, good for you - but for me, I just can't recommend this game at the price they're charging.

    4/10 - Not nearly enough content to justify the price tag. Puzzles are creative, but the game is overall lacking in difficult puzzles. Other modes are just fluff and won't keep your attention.    … Expand
  8. Kaprawiec
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Awesome party game. Its a shame that it gets a bit difficult quite early on because less experienced players dont want to play then but hell it would be boring if it werent challenging. I love the idea behind this one, highly recommend for everybody to check this one out.
  9. Un_Creative
    Mar 29, 2018
    8
    Snipperclips is a game I would definitely recommend to anyone. The game has fun and challenging puzzles solved by the creative concept of snipping. The main premise of the game is that you can cut other shapes out of your peers that can be effective in solving the puzzle. The only downside to this game is the lack of content but for the price, the game is definitely worth it.Snipperclips is a game I would definitely recommend to anyone. The game has fun and challenging puzzles solved by the creative concept of snipping. The main premise of the game is that you can cut other shapes out of your peers that can be effective in solving the puzzle. The only downside to this game is the lack of content but for the price, the game is definitely worth it.

    Recommended To:
    - Puzzle Gamers
    - Casual Gamers
    - Switch Owners    … Expand
  10. SugarHBear
    Mar 17, 2018
    4
    Not a great party game. There are two things required to solve many of the puzzles: (1) figure it out (2) execute. Solving puzzles as a group was mildly fun, but executing using the fiddly characters and controls seemed more like a chore.
  11. mefzeldernx
    Feb 12, 2018
    8
    Este tesoro escondido en la Eshop es una verdadera joya de Nintendo, "Snipperclips" es un juego cooperativo de ingenio, ideal para conocer los Joy Con.
    Se disfruta mayormente de a dos, pero puede jugarse en forma individual. Las mecánicas son simples pero los puzzles van de fáciles a difíciles.
    "Snipperclips" es ideal para compartir con amigos, es divertido y desafiante.
  12. aditya1101
    Jan 26, 2018
    7
    Super cute co-op puzzle game! I didn't enjoy this as much as other people because I found it a little frustrating at times, but overall it was a really cool game and an enjoyable experience.
  13. Sausage22
    Nov 8, 2017
    7
    Great co-op expierence and a lot of laugh. I wish it was longer, dlc is coming, but it's paid and together there are only 5 worlds. Very creative puzzles.
  14. likevin96
    Oct 23, 2017
    8
    Completion: Finished 2-player mode. Finished ~50% of 4-player mode. Spent ~1 hour with competitive multiplayer.

    Pros: - Fun, cute artstyle that fits the game - Unique puzzle solving where every world contains many new ideas - Sound effects are adorable and add greatly to the tone of the game Cons: - A bit low on content, even for a $20 game. - Last world is disappointing and    Completion: Finished 2-player mode. Finished ~50% of 4-player mode. Spent ~1 hour with competitive multiplayer.

    Pros:
    - Fun, cute artstyle that fits the game
    - Unique puzzle solving where every world contains many new ideas
    - Sound effects are adorable and add greatly to the tone of the game

    Cons:
    - A bit low on content, even for a $20 game.
    - Last world is disappointing and perhaps the least interesting out of the three.
    - Music variety is far too limited
    - Some of the mechanical aspects can be frustrating
    - Many of the 4 player stages can be boring due to several players literally not having anything to do

    While Snipperclips is short, what is there is excellent. Creative and open-ended puzzle solving is spread throughout the game with very few repeated ideas in the main campaign. In all, Snipperclipps is a wonderful, albeit short, game that charms and captures the imagination.

    True Score: 8.2    … Expand
  15. NintendoGamer1
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    A loveable unique puzzler. This game has a unique genius that takes advantage of the Switch's co-op capabilities make this a game almost anybody can play.
  16. thealexmott
    Oct 20, 2017
    8
    A brilliant puzzle game! Oddly similarly to Breath of the Wild, there are multiple physics-based approaches to the same puzzle, and it's hilarious finding weird, convoluted ways to clear stages with a friend.
  17. MajinWamu
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    A great and silly co op game. Something to play when you have a friend over and you want something to play together. At this point there are many other co op games available for the switch, but if you want something completely unique and hilarious to play, this game is excellent. Requires a good amount of coordination and collaboration.
    The only problem I have with this game is the main    A great and silly co op game. Something to play when you have a friend over and you want something to play together. At this point there are many other co op games available for the switch, but if you want something completely unique and hilarious to play, this game is excellent. Requires a good amount of coordination and collaboration.
    The only problem I have with this game is the main mode is far too short. I beat it with my brother within two hours, with only slight difficulties. Also, the difficulty is kind of unbalanced. You can run into an extremely difficult stage but the rest of the adjacent stages are far simpler.
    Overall, it is a great game to play if you don't want to play something that requires too much time.    … Expand
  18. Volpetsune
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    The concept is simple, the execution is perfect, the time was right and the game is fun.
    These are the ingredients for a perfect indie launch title for a new console!
  19. brockcheese
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    Very cute and fun game that has some great puzzlers. Perfect to play with a friend and beat all of the levels. Just the right amount of difficulty to not be frustrating.
  20. The_EpicGamerYT
    Aug 4, 2017
    9
    This is a hidden gem of Switch multiplayer. This game proves that you don't need realistic 4K graphics to have a fun game. The hand-crafted 2D style of the game gives it the same charm that the original Paper Mario games had. The levels are unique the first you go through them but have no replayability factor. This game is a blast to play with friends and creates a great feeling ofThis is a hidden gem of Switch multiplayer. This game proves that you don't need realistic 4K graphics to have a fun game. The hand-crafted 2D style of the game gives it the same charm that the original Paper Mario games had. The levels are unique the first you go through them but have no replayability factor. This game is a blast to play with friends and creates a great feeling of satisfaction once you conquer that seemingly impossible level. This game promotes cooperative gameplay as well as competitive gameplay in other modes. For its low asking price, Snipperclips is a great game to play with friends… Expand
  21. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    9
    Must have to play with family and friends, perfect to break the ice in a party or enjoy an afternoon with friends. I laughed a lot and so did my friends playing this game. Please enjoy all video games.
  22. Weslapootayn
    Jul 22, 2017
    8
    This is a great game for what it is. If you have a girlfriend or parents or little kids that don't really play video games then this is a great title to play with them. It's a simple little game that anybody can enjoy whether you're a filthy casual or a basement dwelling MLG gamer.
  23. Anxo
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    Un juego indie muy original y con un buen precio en relación al contenido que ofrece. Si tienes alguien con quien jugarlo te lo pasarás muy bien, pero han echo un buen trabajo habilitando la opción de jugarlo en single player (aunque pierde un poco la esencia). Sin duda muy bueno
  24. MatthewRock
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    I am sad to give this game an 8. It totally deserves 10. However, the amount of content is not that great, and that's the game greatest weakness. If it had more levels, it would have been a total blast. Right now it's a bit short(why is there no level maker?!) and replayability does not exist(once you've finished the level, you know how to finish it again), but at the same time you canI am sad to give this game an 8. It totally deserves 10. However, the amount of content is not that great, and that's the game greatest weakness. If it had more levels, it would have been a total blast. Right now it's a bit short(why is there no level maker?!) and replayability does not exist(once you've finished the level, you know how to finish it again), but at the same time you can play it with your gamer friend, casual player girlfriend, or a total newbie mom. And they all will have great fun.… Expand
  25. Aldeberuhn
    Jun 18, 2017
    9
    This is a fun little game to play with a friend that will challenge your level of communication with each other. You'll find yourself simultaneously laughing and wanting to strangle your partner as you work through all of the levels. It's a unique concept and you definitely can't beat the price at only $20. Hopefully they end up releasing more levels for the game, however, as it does seemThis is a fun little game to play with a friend that will challenge your level of communication with each other. You'll find yourself simultaneously laughing and wanting to strangle your partner as you work through all of the levels. It's a unique concept and you definitely can't beat the price at only $20. Hopefully they end up releasing more levels for the game, however, as it does seem a bit short.… Expand
  26. snydaddy
    May 17, 2017
    9
    A must-own game for all Switch owners. Scoring this as a 9/10 due to the difficulty of most of the 4 player puzzles, but all in all this is a fantastic party game! The concept for this game is unique and the price tag is fair. It's tough to put into words how truly satisfying it is when you complete a puzzle that you spent 10+ minutes trying to solve.
  27. mfairhu1
    May 10, 2017
    8
    Really good fun played as a two player local coop - innovative, challenging in part and a game that could be enjoyed by all ages/gaming abilities.

    Hopefully it will encourage more developers to be creative!
  28. Eylul
    May 10, 2017
    7
    Well designed and fun, this game will for sure entertain you for some few hours playing with friends. However, lifepan of this game is quite short and the 3 minigames will not do much.
    Im hoping for a DLC soon.
  29. toonlinkman
    Apr 29, 2017
    6
    This is an ok game for the switch. It will give you a good few hours of fun in multi-player mode. The puzzles are interesting. Don't buy this game for one player action. It is the kind of game I'll keep on my switch until better games arrive then I will delete it.
  30. StevenGreen
    Apr 26, 2017
    7
    Snipperclips does an amazing job to show off what is unique and exciting about the Nintendo Switch. The co-op mode is a lot of fun, and this game has a totally unique idea for the puzzle genre that I am a big fan of. I will say that if you want to play this single-player, it really hinders the fun the game brings. This game really should only be played if you plan on playing with a friendSnipperclips does an amazing job to show off what is unique and exciting about the Nintendo Switch. The co-op mode is a lot of fun, and this game has a totally unique idea for the puzzle genre that I am a big fan of. I will say that if you want to play this single-player, it really hinders the fun the game brings. This game really should only be played if you plan on playing with a friend or family member. Although the single-player is fun and challenging, it is just very wonky switching back and forth between the characters, and the fact you are still forced to use a single Joy-Con rather than a Pro Controller or alternative really hurts this game's single-player play-through. I would totally recommend this game for anyone who wants to see what you're Switch can do, has the extra funds, and plans to play this couch co-op style. Otherwise I would say only major puzzle game fans should give this a whirl.… Expand
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Games Master UK
    Jun 6, 2017
    84
    It might favor quality over quantity, but this is a perfect introduction to couch co-op on Switch. [May 2017, p.68]
  2. games(TM)
    May 26, 2017
    60
    Great fun with friends. [Issue#105, p.80]
  3. CD-Action
    Apr 26, 2017
    85
    It will not stop the global warming, it doesn’t cure cancer or even introduce any new trends in game design, but in almost every level it proves that Zelda is not the only must-have title on Switch. It matches the platform’s nature perfectly. [05/2017, p.70]
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