This Sneaky Sasquatch Guide is a product perspective of Sneaky Sasquatch, a now popular game available for subscription via Apple Arcade. If you still don’t know it, you have really been living under a rock!
This game is a classic fusion, but it has created a niche of its own.
Think GTA (PC) meets Pilgrims (Apple Arcade) meets Tides (iOS and Android). Its a delightful game, perfect for those dull moments in the day, when you just need something to work your mind and fingers on.
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The game revolves around the life and times of the famous character – Sasquatch! Sasquatch is a big foot character, living in the woods, whose life journey is depicted in the journey of this game.
This game was the Apple Game of the year 2019. In a year largely spent inside, this game gave millions of people a bit of outdoorsy fun. According to Nir Eyal, you need a hook, and what bigger hook than to explore the outside, during a lockdown year?
The game is kid friendly since you can’t do much harm by driving rashly or acting out. Friendly rangers either scold Sasquatch and escort him out to his home, or the town police give him a timeout in a comfortable cell.
Why this game hits the right chords?
- Everyone can play! This game had a huge target market and was created as such. Crafted by the wizards at Rac7 games, the game is a masterclass in UX. As simple as it could be, the game needs no learning to play at all!
- The controls are very easy! See the driving for example, just put your finger in the direction where you want to drive and voila!
3. Survival is easy – The character can survive by just exploring the universe, taking some food out of the camps for his needs. There is no rat race, unless you go looking for it. Sneaky Sasquatch, bears resemblance to the real world, in ways more than one!
4. The game touches the right chords – Many people must have left their counties, regions, villages, towns or even countries to experience the many comforts of life. Sneaky Sasquatch too, can choose to work a job in the city, and rent an apartment away from his wood cabin!
5. Virtual life – With the meta verse being doubted for its utility, Sneaky Sasquatch offers many of the same joys, within a small budget. You can even get a pet dog (after much work) here!
6. Missions to keep you busy all day long – The missions are small and simple, and a fun thing to complete when you want a short break. Like just deliver a parcel from the city to the ski lounge!
This product is –
a. A great Product Market fit – It meets the needs of indoor-sick iPhone users, who want to spend some time feeling normal
b. No frills – It does not “over-engineer” or over do anything. The makers gave us a simple game, which is as easy on the eyes as it is on the minds.
So the next time you play a game like Sneaky Sasquatch in mind, take some time out to appreciate its Product Aspects as well, to enrich the Product Manager in all of you!