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WildSnake hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1994 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Spectrum Holobyte is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
WildSnake is a puzzle video game inspired by Tetris. Snakes of varying colors and lengths fall from the top of the screen and slither to the bottom.
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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 WildSnake
WildSnake is a puzzle video game inspired by Tetris. Snakes of varying colors and lengths fall from the top of the screen and slither to the bottom. The goal is to clear out the snakes by touching two of the same color.
WildSnake was designed by Alexey Lysogorov and presented by Alexey Pajitnov. Game Gear and Sega Genesis versions were planned but never released.
How WildSnake Plays
Sometimes a flashing WildSnake will appear and destroy every snake of the same color it touches. There are also rare uncontrollable purple snakes that destroy everything they touch. Game Gear and Sega Genesis versions were planned but never released.
When two snakes of the same color touch they disappear. Snakes of varying colors and lengths fall from the top of the screen and slither to the bottom. The game include 4 backgrounds and 7 grid types and 2 player mode.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Next Generation reviewed the SNES version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "WildSnake [...] manages to entertain, if only as a watered-down version of the game that it so desperately strives to beat." They gave the Super NES version a positive reviewing as well, citing the same reasons, though they did remark that the snakes and their patterns are somewhat too small in this version. Reviewing the Game Boy version, GamePro commented that "WildSnake clones the Tetris concept and adds a nifty graphic twist." They particularly praised the multiple gameplay modes and the way the snakes loop and twist to fill open spaces at the bottom of the playing field.
Snakes of varying colors and lengths fall from the top of the screen and slither to the bottom. WildSnake was designed by Alexey Lysogorov and presented by Alexey Pajitnov. The goal is to clear out the snakes by touching two of the same color.
WildSnake — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does WildSnake support?
This browser version of WildSnake handles 1 player(s).
Can I play WildSnake online for free?
Yes — WildSnake 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 WildSnake?
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 WildSnake?
WildSnake was developed by Bullet-Proof Software (Game Boy), Manley & Associates and published by Spectrum Holobyte.