Slither.io vs Agar.io

Two multiplayer games are succeeding so much on the Internet. Two games for the browser that have no music, whose visual aspect is quite limited and that often suffer lag issues or delays However, they are causing real rage among players all over the world thanks to addictive gameplay and mechanics with a certain depth and strategy We're talking about Agar.io and Slither.io Two titles with a similar approach but with many differences. We break them down head-to-head below.

Gameplay that engages from the first minute

Agar.io was first to arrive in April 2015 , and surprised by its simple cellular approach. The player takes the role of a simple cell capable of feeding on matter on the stage to grow in size. The more you eat, the bigger you get The funny thing is that, in the games, there are other players with the same mission, being able to feed cells that are 25 percent bigger than us, and vice versa In just a few minutes of collecting matter and killing other players, you discover that you are completely hooked, even if the mechanics are repetitive.Of course, their depth and strategies (which we'll talk about in more detail later) help make the experience different every game.

After that, with a similar name that seems to refer directly to Agar.io, came Slither.io, albeit from an independent developer. In this case we take control of a small snake that, like cells, must feed on matter distributed on the stage to grow in thickness and length In the same way, there are other snakes controlled by players from all over the world willing to make this mission more difficult for us. In this case, the bigger players do not eat the smaller ones, but can enclose them in an envelope with their body or make them crash to end their game and collect the matter released by their already inert bodies Once again, an approach without music, nor a mission beyond being the biggest snake, but that is really Entertaining by raising different situations in each game.

Graphics to enjoy on any computer

Neither Agar.io nor Slither.io can boast of a visually groundbreaking experience. These are games for Internet browsers, where what matters is smooth performance and not graphic display Only the aspect of the customization can attract attention, although it stands out in the case of Agar.io , where the user can unlock skins or images to decorate his cell during the game. In Slither.io the player can only choose from a limited range of colors for their snake , which causes the designs to be repeated in the game.

Both games use a background image that serves to frame all the action.A grid that has little to contribute to the gameplay other than serve as filler. Just Slither.io uses some flash to mark the acceleration action of the snakes or showing in a conspicuous way the mass or food of those For its part, Agar.io account with a physical processing that is solved with a simulation of the movement of the cells in an aquatic scenario, being able to collide with each other and deform realistically However, in both games the colors tend to be flat and inconspicuous beyond the customization layer before commented.

Strategy as a tool for success

Despite the simplicity of these titles, there is a degree of depth that manages to make the difference between the new players and the most experiencedIn the case of Agar.io, the strategy adapted to each moment of the game is key to manage to survive beyond a couple of minutes of departure. So, it's not just eat mass and get big With increasing size, the player ever moves more and more slow, making it almost impossible to catch smaller players. That is why there are a couple of actions like throw matter to release weight and size and speed up movement, and the option tosubdivide by throwing one half against another player These qualities offer the possibility of proposing different strategies when it comes to chasing and being chased, hunting enemies, surviving the viruses that populate the stage, etc. Something that expands the possibilities of the title and means that those who develop more techniques do not get bored after a few hours of play and learn to grow.

In the case of Slither.io things are somewhat more limited Snakes can only accelerateas the only ability. Now, this allows to perform bankruptcies, enveloping movements and the odd trick to the rest of the players. Which will translate into fortuitous crashes and the possibility of stealing their food once they have finished the game More than enough to multiply the hours of play, but withless likely than Agar.io, if we compare them head-to-head.

Victims of their own success

Both Slither.io and Agar.io have their own problems, although they coincide mainly in the lag or delays that usually occur during the game This is mostly because the servers of these games do not support all the players who are enjoying the title during some moments.Issues that hinder the gaming experience or even make it impractical on mobile devices, through the official applications of both games.

Although there are some remedies, this is a problem that those responsible for each game must solve themselves, improving the architecture of their servers to serve the increasing demand of players .

Mobile versions

Both Agar.io and Slither.io are present on mobile devices in the form of applications Games that, however, lose some quality in their gaming experience by not being able to use a mouse to control the protagonist. Even worse, these applications are a step behind the web versions of these games, suffering even more problems from lag and retards Also, in the case of Slither.io, there are fewer options than in the web version. Something that its developers have already confirmed that they will fix it soon. However, they have managed to become the most downloaded games in recent weeks.

Projection of the future

It is difficult to say that both Agar.io and Slither.ioare little more than passing fads. Some games that many Internet users liked during a specific moment. A viral success but, surely, very fleeting.

At the moment Agar.io, which has a little more tradition, has known how to adapt and find its own profitability through integrated purchases In this way, if the player wants to get a skin or new design, he must invest many hours or take out the credit or debit card to bring up.

For now, Slither.io has shown no indication of integrating transactions into its game, although given its success it is very likely soon some type of economic agreement can be seen to obtain profitability from the number of players that connect to this title.

In both mobile applications, these games integrate after each thus ensuring income through smartphones.

So, which one is more fun?

In this case, like colors, each player has their preferences Agar.io is a title somewhat more elaborate, with simple mechanics but with some additions that offer depth and strategy to the most expert players Slither.io is more pleasing to the eye thanks to its sinuous snakes, andeasier for the general publicIn any case, they are really fun titles that should be tried first hand. A couple of minutes playing one title or another and you'll most likely end up hooked