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Sneaky Sneaky
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Publisher(s)Naiad Entertainment
Platform(s)iOS
Microsoft Windows
OS X
Android
ReleaseWindows, OS X
  • WW: November 12, 2014
Android, iOS
  • WW: December 10, 2014
Genre(s)Stealth, adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Sneaky Sneaky is a stealth video game for Android, iOS, OS X, and Microsoft Windows. The Steam version of the game was released by Naiad Entertainment on November 12, 2014, and the mobile version was released on December 10. The game relies heavily on stealth, so the player must avoid enemies in order to pass some levels, although normal combat can also be used.

The game follows the adventures of the player character Sneaky, a thief. His goal is to escape from prison, avoid enemies and steal rubies in the process. The player is generally encouraged to avoid the guards, but various weapons can be unlocked for Sneaky's use. The iOS version of Sneaky Sneaky received generally positive feedback from critics. It was praised for its battle system. The PC version, on the other hand, received more mixed reviews.

Plot

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In the game, the player controls a hooded thief known as Sneaky.[1][2] After being sent to prison, the game shows a brief cut scene of him sneaking out of prison, avoiding the guards, and stealing rubies.[1][3] However, a bird appears, taking the gems and throwing them across the kingdom.[4] The game follows Sneaky's attempt to recover the gems, whilst still avoiding enemies.

Gameplay

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Throughout the levels, the aim is to avoid an encounter with any enemies, and complete the level by grabbing the golden key inside one of the rooms and then leaving back through the entrance again.[5] However, if Sneaky is spotted by the guards, a turn-based battle occurs.[6] The player also has an option to start the fight with the guards, by having Sneaky attack them with his knife. The character who initiated the battle has the first turn.[7]

A screenshot of one of the levels in the game.
The player hides behind a haystack as a guard stands nearby.

Throughout the game, the player can unlock different weapons and tools for use during the levels. These include an axe, a bow, and a hammer.[8] The arrow is used for ranged attacks, whereas the sword can be used for melee attacks. The hammer is for breaking rocks and the axe is for cutting down trees.[8] In addition, special attacks can also be used.[citation needed]

At the end of each level, the player is granted a specific amount of XP.[7] This is based on how many enemies the player killed during the level, as well as how the kills were made. XP in the game can be used to purchase upgrades to Sneaky's statistics, which are health, movement and damage.[7] In addition to this, rubies and pots are scattered throughout the various levels. Rubies cannot be used for any purpose, but pots can be broken open, yielding arrows for the bow, and gold coins, which can be used as currency to purchase weapons and other types of gear.[5]

In addition, powerups can be found throughout the levels.[4] For example, the monster bait[9] is a powerup which allows the player to lure enemies and control them with the aroma of the bait.[4] Another example is a powerup known as "moving cover", which allows the player to camouflage and hide in the environment in order to avoid guards who walk past.[4]

Reception

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The iOS version received "favorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[10] Overall, it was praised for its combat system, and the way that it handles turn-based battles.[3] Critics were also generally impressed by the puzzles, and the cartoon-like graphics.[15][17] The game was named TouchArcade's game of the week,[16] and was an entrant in the 2014 Independent Games Festival Awards.[18] However, the game's reception wasn't all positive, with VentureBeat criticizing the game's controls for being too difficult to use.[14]

The PC version received "mixed" reviews according to Metacritic.[11] It was criticized for its lack of length.[2] Brian Connor of COGconnected dubbed it "an experience better suited for mobile gaming", although he also called it "a fun little time waster" after considering the price.[7] Hooked Gamers was unimpressed by the controls, as the player is forced to use a mouse.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lettera, Vincenzo (December 23, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky: Furtività a turni". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Haulica, Radu (December 15, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky Review (PC)". Softpedia. SoftNews NET SRL. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Bird, Campbell (December 16, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky Review (iOS)". 148Apps. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e Cymet, Eli (December 11, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky Review: Cloak and Dagger (iOS)". Gamezebo. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Snaedal, Ingvi (November 25, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky (PC)". Hooked Gamers. Cutlass Isle. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Nakamura, Darren (November 23, 2014). "Review: Sneaky Sneaky (PC)". Destructoid. Gamurs. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d Connor, Brian (November 23, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky Review". COGconnected. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Slater, Harry (December 11, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky (iOS)". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Carter, Chris (February 5, 2015). "'Sneaky Sneaky' Review: Metal Gear Rogue (iOS)". TouchArcade. TouchArcade.com, LLC. Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Sneaky Sneaky critic reviews (iOS)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 8, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Sneaky Sneaky critic reviews (PC)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Liebl, Lance (November 16, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky review (PC) [date mislabeled as "November 14, 2014"]". GameZone. Archived from the original on November 22, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c Jihem (March 11, 2015). "Test: Sneaky Sneaky". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on July 17, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Killham, Evan (December 12, 2014). "Sneaky Sneaky is the adorable Assassin's Creed game you never knew you wanted (review) [iOS]". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Sapieha, Chad (December 18, 2014). "iOS game review roundup: A great MOBA, a good stealth puzzler, and another freemium turd". National Post. Postmedia Network. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Nelson, Jared (December 12, 2014). "TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Sneaky Sneaky'". TouchArcade. TouchArcade.com, LLC. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Chan, Christine (December 15, 2014). "Recover your stolen loot in Sneaky Sneaky, a challenging new stealth RPG game". AppAdvice. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  18. ^ "Sneaky Sneaky | 2014 Entry". Independent Games Festival. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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