Snake '97 is a remake of the original Snake, complete with dot-matrix display and monotone sounds. Rewind time and get a dosis of nostalgia that is as addictive (and frustrating) as the original. Play Snake '97 and be prepared to lose some productive hours.
Features
- old school controls
- dot-matrix display
- play with keyboard, touchscreen or gamepad
- original monotone sounds (bleep bleep)
- 9 original and 3 extra difficulty levels
- Snake 1 and classic Snake 2
- 7 classic game modes (5110, 3210, 8210, 8850 and 3310, 3410 and 7110 with Snake 2)
- bonus creatures (Snake 2)
- go through the walls! (Snake 2)
- 5 original and 2 extra labyrinths (Snake 2)
- a high score that cannot be reset (just like the original)
- gameplay statistics and 27 challenges, stored on your device
The story
The story behind this game is that my smartphone got damaged, requiring me to revert back to an old phone. Suddenly I knew the smartphone was missing something and the idea for an accurate Snake remake was born.
Snake '97 is an homage to the classic mobile phone game programmed in 1997. By carefully analyzing the classic gameplay, timing and controls, this Snake '97 remake is one of the most accurate available. Read the story of the 1997 original.
Screenshots
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Behind the scenes
The full story of the game, from a spilled beer in an Amsterdam bar to gallery walls in Antwerp, is on the making of Snake '97, with the developer's own photos. The original write-ups live on his blog; see the blog overview.
Privacy
As app builder I value privacy very much. Read about privacy and Snake '97.