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Snake Rattle N Roll

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Also known as
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll

Control two snakes in an isometric platformer, eating creatures to gain weight and unlock each level's exit.

Snake Rattle N Roll was originally released for the NES in 1990. The Sega Genesis version was released in 1991.


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About Snake Rattle N Roll

Snake Rattle N Roll is an isometric platformer where players control snakes aiming to reach the moon. The primary objective involves consuming creatures called Nibbley Pibblies to increase the snake's weight. A sufficient weight allows the snake to activate a scale, which opens an exit door for progression.

The game is considered challenging, featuring various enemies and environmental hazards. Adversaries include aquatic threats and stomping creatures that require multiple attacks to defeat. The Nibbley Pibblies themselves exhibit diverse behaviors, such as hopping, springing high, or flying, which complicates their collection.

Both single-player and two-player modes are supported. The multiplayer mode blends cooperation and competition, as players vie to eat more creatures but can combine their weights on the scale to exit a level faster.

Snake Rattle N Roll Screenshots

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Title screen and main menu
Top scores
Level 1: Grassy Greens
Starting point of level 1
I ran out of time.
I lost all my lives. Game over.
I did not continue so game is over.
The final scores
The helmet makes you invincible for a short time.
After each level, the snake who ate more maltreats the other one.
RAZOR!
Hit by a truck, hit by an anvil - what's the difference?