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By Chris Morris
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Level creator extends replayability of physics-based racer.
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Snuggle Truck
What's It About?
Kids tap the screen to move their truck forward and propel it through a series of hills and valleys, while trying to keep the stuffed animals in their truck's bed from falling out. The more animals they keep in the truck, the higher their score. Players can retry levels as many times as necessary -- and can even build their own in the level creator. They do this by dragging objects on screen from a collection of items and choosing which trucks can be used. These maps can be shared with other players through an in-game tool.
Is It Any Good?
The dubious history of SNUGGLE TRUCK aside (it was originally created as Smuggle Truck and players carried illegal aliens from Mexico in the back of their vehicle; both Snuggle and Smuggle are available for Android devices), this is actually a fairly well-done game. It's quick to reward players and the physics is very responsive. The problem is, the app store is fairly flooded with side-scrolling racer arcade games, and there's not enough here to really stand out from the crowd. It's fun and perfect for snack gaming (3- to 5-minute bursts), but won't be something you find yourself going back to again and again. The most redeeming feature is the Level Portal, an online community where people can share the levels they create, giving the game enhanced replayability, should it capture your fancy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Let kids build real-world obstacle courses for their toy cars and see physics working in reality.
Toss several balls in the air and let kids try to catch them with a basket.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
- Skills : Creativity : imagination , making new creations , producing new content
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : August 3, 2011
- Genre : Racing Games
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- Publisher : Owlchemy Labs
- Version : 1.5
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.0 or later; Android requirements vary with device
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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