The Serpent & The Seed

The Serpent & The Seed is a genuinely refreshing change of pace from most games. I came across it on social media and was intrigued enough to request a key, and I am very glad I did. This is primarily a narrative adventure, rather than a traditional point and click game, so anyone looking for complicated puzzles and lots of freedom may find it a little too simple. The puzzles that are here are enjoyable, though, and a few were more challenging than I expected. The real stars are the beautiful hand-drawn artwork, strong voice acting and especially the soundtrack by Poor Bishop Hooper, which is absolutely gorgeous and adds so much to the atmosphere. The Biblical story is handled thoughtfully, using symbolism to connect familiar stories from the Garden of Eden through to Jesus Christ. You do not need to be particularly religious to appreciate what the game is doing. A lovely, unusual and very enjoyable experience. 8.5/10.

The Serpent and the Seed is a beautiful game. It looks like a well illustrated children’s picture book. Honestly, it feels like that too. The puzzles are simple, and won’t challenge anyone over the age of ten. There are many characters as you move from story to story, but no voice actors. All of the dialogue is read by a narrator. When it’s all done, I felt more like I’d been to story time at the library than that I had completed a game. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I would guess the game will feel engaging to children around 9 or 10. The story is suitable for even younger kids, though they may need an older sibling or parent’s help if they are playing for themselves rather than just spectating. Older kids and adults can also enjoy the game but will feel it is geared for a younger crowd. The story covers the entire Bible in the sense that it starts with the first chapters of Genesis and ends with the last chapters of Revelation. But it’s a pretty short game, and the Bible is a very long book. Obviously, it can only tell a few stories, and they are only covered in a cursory way. Here’s what is actually covered, to the best of my recollection: • …

A sweet and captivating story game! The artwork and voice-work was well done and child-friendly. Inspiring and enjoyed the nod to previous other games. A hopeful and beautiful game experience.

It makes the gospel message simple for those who don't understand it. Plus it is very child friendly meaning children could safely play this game which is rare nowadays.

This is a great excellent and fun game to play. The best part is it tells everyone about what it like to be a Christian and what anyone playing this game will learn and enjoy stories and songs from a Bible!!

My kids loved this beautiful storybook style game!