NES SnakeRattle N Roll

NES cartridge for "Snake Rattle 'N' Roll" by Nintendo/Rare. The standard grey NES cart features colorful cartoon artwork of the game's protagonist — a cheerful red snake made of connected spheres with a goofy grin and tongue sticking out — alongside a smaller blue snake companion. They're set against a bright, whimsical landscape with geometric structures. "SNAKE RATTLE N ROLL" in pink and blue gradient text. ©1990 Rare, Ltd. Nintendo logo. Made in Japan.

Snake Rattle 'N' Roll (1990) was developed by Rare — the legendary British studio that would go on to create Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye 007, and Banjo-Kazooie. This isometric action-platformer starred two snakes (Rattle and Roll) who ate small round creatures called Nibbley Pibbleys to grow longer, then had to reach the scale at the end of each level once heavy enough. The isometric perspective made it one of the more technically impressive NES games, and the two-player co-op was ahead of its time. Rare's NES output was consistently excellent, and Snake Rattle 'N' Roll showcases the studio's trademark creativity and humor before they hit the big time with Nintendo's ape. Pre-Donkey Kong Country Rare at its quirkiest.

NES cartridge. Pre-owned, cart only. See photos for condition.