Play Vegas Stakes Online Free for Super Nintendo.
Vegas Stakes hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Nintendo is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It was released in North America in April 1993, in Europe the same year and in Japan by Imagineer in September 1993. It is the sequel to the NES game Vegas Dream.
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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 Vegas Stakes
Nintendo Lifes Marcel van Duyn recommended it for gambling fans, noting that the random character events and optional advise from the player's companion added variety and extra interaction to the game, while commending the detailed backgrounds but criticized the music for being "annoying". Retrospective reviews for the title have been more mixed since its Virtual Console re-release. Eurogamers Dan Whitehead found its multiplayer component more interesting than the main campaign, but he ultimately expressed that "if you peek over the fence at Xbox Live Arcade, and take a look at fully-featured online gambling games like Texas Hold 'em, you can't help feeling that games like this just highlight the shortcomings of the Virtual Console while adding little of value." IGNs Lucas M.
Thomas commended the overall presentation, visuals, audio, gameplay and lasting appeal, but stated that more variety and different versions for some of the included casino games would have been welcomed. However, now that Nintendo has made Vegas Stakes available once again on the Wii's Virtual Console service, there are a near-infinite number of gambling collections out there for a multitude of platforms, and most of them provide a wider selection of casino staples than the ones included here." GameSpots Frank Provo wrote that "When it originally came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, this collection of five parlor classics was one of just a few gambling compilations available for home consoles.
How Vegas Stakes Plays
In the single-player game, a computerized friend accompanies the player around various casinos. Aside from gambling, the player will also have interactions with the traveling party, and with random casino patrons. The game features blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, and slot machines.
The multiplayer mode is not included in the Game Boy version. When the player wins $100,000, the Laurel Palace casino is unlocked. In one example, a patron may attempt to pickpocket the player's character by pretending to wipe a spot off the character's shirt.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Readers of Japanese publication Super Famicom Magazine voted to give the game a 19.2 out of 30 score in a public poll. Nintendo Powers six editors praised it for being a solid recreation of the Super NES version, as well as its accessible controls and adventure element, but was criticized for featuring "only four games of chance". Vegas Stakes on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System garnered generally favorable reception from critics.
Electronic Gaming Monthlys five reviewers stated that "Nintendo gives casino life a great video game feel". They noted that the game's recurring incidents at the casino added humor and variety. He also gave positive remarks to the visuals, sound, challenge and overall fun factor.
Vegas Stakes — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Vegas Stakes online for free?
Yes — Vegas Stakes 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 Vegas Stakes?
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 Vegas Stakes?
Vegas Stakes was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Where can I buy the original Vegas Stakes?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.