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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Action Adventure1 player12+
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Infiltration game featuring an agent battling in hostile zones, indirect Metal Gear sequel. Published by Konami, released in the USA in 1990. Agent in top-down view with varied weapons and gadgets in infiltration zones. American version of Snake's Revenge on NES.
Issued under the Ultra label Konami used to sidestep Nintendo of America's five-game annual cap, this Metal Gear side story carries historical weight in the country where the first entry had landed stripped of its MSX roots. Common in loose form, its value rests on the persistent lore that Kojima was kept off the project entirely.
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.
