The unofficial Metal Gear sequel on NES, developed without Kojima. More direct infiltration action. Less subtle than the original but honest in its ambitions. A historical curiosity of the saga.
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Infiltration game featuring an agent battling in hostile zones, indirect Metal Gear sequel. Published by Konami, released in Europe in 1990. Agent in top-down view with varied weapons and gadgets in infiltration zones. European version of Snake's Revenge on NES.
Released under the Ultra Games imprint Konami used for extra NES titles, this Metal Gear offshoot built without Hideo Kojima appeals chiefly to saga completists. The PAL pressing circulated in smaller numbers than its North American counterpart, and its position as an installment quietly dropped from official canon keeps a steady curiosity alive around the Ultra label in European hands.
Is Snake's Revenge still worth playing in 2026?
An indirect Western sequel to Metal Gear from Konami, Snake's Revenge extends the infiltration concept by alternating stealthy top down phases and scrolling action passages, where the agent must avoid guards, manage equipment and complete objectives. More action oriented than the original, the title keeps the tension of infiltration and a careful production. The difficulty stays high. For a retro stealth fan, someone curious about Metal Gear history or a collector, the title keeps a singular interest and a real strategic tension.
