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Release Date 20 February 2026
Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One
Price £3.29

In Game News Report: Little Legs – A Snake-like That Eats Its Own Tail?

Our tech analysts at In Game News have given "Little Legs" a thorough review, a title attempting a daring reinvention of the classic "Snake" genre. While ambition is often lauded, our findings indicate a game that, despite its clever twists, fundamentally misses the mark on what makes these experiences truly compelling.

An Ambitious Departure from the Norm

As veteran gamers who've logged countless hours into "Snake.io" and its ancestral arcade counterparts, we approach any "Snake-a-like" with certain expectations. We anticipate a multiplayer showdown, where our ever-growing tail is both a weapon and a peril, and a clear reason to chase that high score. "Little Legs," however, wants none of these things, and initially, that felt like heresy. The game thrusts you into an arena as a small millipede, immediately disadvantaged against larger rivals. While disorienting, our team recalibrated, understanding this wasn't the level playing field we'd come to expect from the genre. Food appears in clusters, fueling your growth, and fallen enemies conveniently erupt into edible confetti – a mechanic we quite enjoyed, envisioning our fallen foes as impromptu Tesco Express pop-ups.

Rethinking the Millipede's Core Mechanics

One of "Little Legs"' most significant departures is the complete lack of self-collision. You can merrily glide over your own tail, forming tight spirals and figure-eights, a stark contrast to the core challenge of traditional Snake games. This design choice initially puzzled us. Why remove such a fundamental threat? The answer, as we discovered, is that "Little Legs" shifts the paradigm. Your tail isn't a burden to avoid; it's a weapon to wield. This is a game about aggression, about encircling and trapping other millipedes, rather than constantly fearing your own lengthening form. It’s a bold revision, and it took considerable playtime to appreciate this shift in tactical emphasis. Combat, however, proved to be a more contentious issue for our team. While side-on collisions with enemies or arena walls lead to intuitive death, head-to-head encounters are bafflingly inconsistent. The outcome feels random – sometimes you die, sometimes they do, sometimes both. Our analysis suggests it might be angle-dependent, where a precise nose-to-head strike confers victory, but the game provides little clarity. Crucially, your size plays a minimal role here; the tiniest millipede can inexplicably fell the largest. Size primarily serves to constrict the arena for opponents, making encirclement, rather than direct combat, the true strategic play. To aid this aggressive, encirclement-focused gameplay, "Little Legs" introduces a dash function. This short, cooldown-based burst of speed allows for swift maneuvers, whether leaping ahead of a foe or making a quick escape. It's a neat addition, injecting some much-needed dynamism into an otherwise age-worn formula.

The Fatal Flaw: Lack of "Why"

Where "Little Legs" truly stumbles, in our expert view, is its fundamental lack of motivation. After roughly an hour, once the scant achievements were hoovered up and cosmetic millipedes acquired (which feel identical in gameplay), the drive to continue evaporated. The core question became: "Why am I doing this?" The most glaring omission is multiplayer. The absence of friends to challenge, either locally or online, leaves a gaping hole. This is, by its very nature, a competitive concept that thrives on human interaction. The AI opponents simply aren't up to the task; they frequently miss obvious kill opportunities and loop aimlessly, failing to provide a genuine challenge. Without other players, there's no global high score table, no persistent leaderboard – just your own personal bests. This lack of external competition, likely a budget constraint, feels fatal to its longevity. Furthermore, "Little Legs" suffers from a severe lack of progression. New levels feel largely cosmetic, new millipedes offer no gameplay advantages, and the entire "unlock" system is exhausted within minutes. There's no XP, no meaningful long-term goals. While the £3.29 price tag makes an hour of entertainment acceptable, the game truly misses an open goal by not providing a compelling reason to stick around.

Conclusion: An Ambitious Misstep

"Little Legs" bravely attempts to reinvent the "Snake.io" wheel, and we commend its ambition. It introduces some clever revisions, particularly its dash mechanic and the recontextualization of the tail as a weapon. However, some elements are simply core to this type of experience, and without them – namely, other players, a robust sense of progression, and predictable, skill-based combat – "Little Legs" ultimately begins to eat its own tail. Our final verdict reflects a game that, while trying something different, fails to deliver a truly engaging or replayable experience. For a brief curiosity, it offers a fleeting glimpse of an alternate reality for the Snake genre, but not one we'll be returning to anytime soon.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clever Revision of Snake: Boldly rethinks tail mechanics and introduces aggression.
  • Dash Mechanic: A worthwhile addition for tactical play.
  • Cosmetic Variety: New heads are fun, but purely visual.
  • Fatal Flaw: Lack of Multiplayer: Cripples replayability and competitive drive.
  • No Progression: Quickly exhausted unlocks and achievements lead to rapid player disengagement.
  • Unpredictable Combat: Head-to-head encounters feel random, not skill-based.