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Sink or Swim hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Zeppelin Games is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The game was ported to the Amiga and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Sink or Swim is a puzzle video game that was released in 1993 for MS-DOS Developed by Zeppelin Games.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Sink or Swim
Players control Kevin Codner, the aquatic hero. After hearing that the SS Lucifer has suffered some sort of mishap (the exact nature of the incident is not made clear in the game; somehow the captain is shown pulling the plug from his bath, and a fountain of water shoots up and starts flooding the ship). Kevin gets into a yellow submarine and begins saving the passengers.
Sink or Swim is a puzzle video game that was released in 1993 for MS-DOS Developed by Zeppelin Games. The game was ported to the Amiga and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Sega Genesis and Game Gear versions were renamed to S.S.
How Sink or Swim Plays
Players control Kevin Codner, the aquatic hero. After hearing that the SS Lucifer has suffered some sort of mishap (the exact nature of the incident is not made clear in the game; somehow the captain is shown pulling the plug from his bath, and a fountain of water shoots up and starts flooding the ship). Kevin gets into a yellow submarine and begins saving the passengers.
Sink or Swim is a puzzle video game that was released in 1993 for MS-DOS Developed by Zeppelin Games. The game was ported to the Amiga and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Sega Genesis and Game Gear versions were renamed to S.S.
Why Players Still Load It Up
They commented that the graphics could be better but that the gameplay is both strategic and addictive. The game was ported to the Amiga and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Sega Genesis and Game Gear versions were renamed to S.S.
GamePro took the reverse position, praising the graphics but criticizing the lack of multiplayer and concluding that the gameplay is not entertaining enough to captivate puzzle veterans. Sink or Swim is a puzzle video game that was released in 1993 for MS-DOS Developed by Zeppelin Games. Players control Kevin Codner, the aquatic hero.
Sink or Swim — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Sink or Swim online for free?
Yes — Sink or Swim runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Sink or Swim?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim was developed by Zeppelin Games and published by Zeppelin Games.
Where can I buy the original Sink or Swim?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.