Snack Time!
2008 video game
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Snack Time! is a 2008 interactive fiction work by Renee Choba, which she co-authored with Hardy the Bulldog, who also features as the player character (PC).[1]
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| Release | 2008 |
| Genre | Interactive fiction |
Story
Snack Time! is played from the point of view of the bulldog, who must wake up its owner to be fed.[2] To get a sandwich the player must complete five steps (each worth 5 points, for a total of 50 possible).The story game takes place in just a few rooms.[citation needed] The work presents concepts from the dog's point of view by using graphics.[3]
Development
Reception
Reviewers explained "What makes the game so charming is the way Choba (the author) exploits the fact that Hardy (the dog-PC) has a set of concepts that doesn't quite match the human player's. For that purpose, a dozen words are worth a thousand perfect 3D-renderings."[6] They noted that " as your own dimwitted but lovable pet who you must influence with your canine abilities in order to satisfy your munchies."[3]
SnackTime appears in recommended lists such as Cute Games, Surprising Sentience, Great games in a mostly realistic setting , and My apartment games.[7]
Awards and honors
In 2008, Choba and Hardy were awarded the Best Individual PC award at the XYZZY Awards Ceremony,[8] and Snack Time! was named 6th best interactive fiction work at the 14th Annual Interactive Fiction Competition[9] in 2008.