Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Snake Rattle 'n' Roll

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Snake Rattle 'n' Roll is an NES action-platformer developed by Rare and published by Nintendo. Players guide two snakes through surreal isometric stages, eating Nibbley Pibbleys to grow long enough to ring the exit bell. Its quirky physics, demanding jumps, and cooperative play helped the game earn a distinctive and well-regarded reputation.
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Release Date
1990-01-01
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Plays
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The game uses an isometric perspective with precise movement across platforms, springs, conveyors, and hazards. Players control Rattle or Roll, collecting Nibbley Pibbleys to increase length and meeting the stage requirement before reaching the exit bell. The snake's body length affects movement and can be used to attack enemies from the tail. Timing, route planning, and careful turning are essential because jumps and landings are strongly affected by momentum.

Rattle

One of the two playable snake protagonists, used to collect food, defeat enemies, and clear stages.

Roll

The second playable snake protagonist, available for single-player switching or two-player cooperative play.

Keep your body length manageable when navigating tight platforms, and plan turns before jumping. Do not rush food pickups if they put you in a bad position. Use tail attacks to clear nearby enemies, but be mindful of how they shift your body. In co-op, split tasks between clearing hazards and collecting food to reduce mistakes.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Study enemy routes before entering a new area.

Tips

Maintain a practical body length so narrow paths remain passable.

Tips

Wait for the rhythm of moving hazards instead of forcing jumps.

User Reviews

Inventive stage design and isometric action make it stand out.

User Reviews

Co-op is a lot of fun, though the controls take practice.

User Reviews

It can be tough, but mastering it feels rewarding.

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