Alright, we’ve got the game, “Snake’s Revenge” for the NES all set up. I heard it’s quite different from the original Metal Gear. Ready to dive into some tactical espionage action?
Absolutely! I’ve been looking forward to this all week. I heard it’s a non-canon sequel, which intrigues me. They say you take the role of Lt. Solid Snake again, with two new sidekicks, right?
Yeah, Nick Myer, a former marine, and John Turner, a navy intelligence agent. Adds some flavor having more characters, but let’s see how that unfolds in the gameplay. The premise sounds intense; infiltrating a base with mass-produced Metal Gear tanks.
GamerFan and RetroGamer84 start playing the game
Wow, the first level in the jungle really sets the mood. The stealth elements feel more demanding than the first game. Watch out for those searchlights and gyrocopters!
Agreed. I liked the variety in environments. After the jungle, the transition into the warehouse and then onto a train. Pretty ambitious level design for a 1990 game. And the truth serum interrogation—that’s a neat addition.
Adds depth certainly. And I enjoy those side-scrolling segments, even if they do break the stealth flow, they’re a nice change of pace. The controls, though a bit clunky at times, still manageable.
Speaking of depth, did you notice how the traps and obstacles vary? We got door-sealing devices, and those suicide bombers caught me off guard! Konami sure has a way with creating engaging challenges.
Their work in 1990 is impressive. They’ve consistently pushed the NES boundaries. Did you know that Hideo Kojima wasn’t involved in “Snake’s Revenge”? He’s been busy with his own projects, especially “Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake” for the MSX2.
Interesting! That explains the different direction here. Okay, let’s focus on avoiding detection… Oh! We might need a tip for that cargo ship level. It’s tricky with all those vehicles patrolling.
Pro tip: Use smoke bombs to redirect those patrolling soldiers. And don’t forget the infrared sensor to spot hidden mines.
After hours of intense gameplay
We finally made it to the final boss! (Spoiler Alert) That new Metal Gear prototype was something, and the showdown… intense.
Indeed. The strategic placement to avoid its attacks while planting explosives, quite a finale! And the ending—though I won’t spoil too much—really wraps things up neatly. I enjoyed the plot twist with one of our teammates.
All in all, Snake’s Revenge offers a solid espionage experience for NES fans. While not perfect—those occasional controls issues and some uneven difficulty spikes— it’s worth the play. I’d say it’s a commendable adventure, even if it doesn’t quite live up to the heights of the original Metal Gear.
Agreed. A fascinating ride, from start to finish. And who knows? With so much innovation happening in 1990, we might get an even better sequel someday.
Here’s to that. Onto the next adventure, but this game will definitely be a memorable part of our collection.
They high-five and start discussing what game to play next.
