Snake Rattle ‘n Roll

Snake Rattle ‘n Roll is a 1990 NES platformer developed by Rare and published by Nintendo. Two snakes — Rattle and Roll — eat small creatures called Nibbley Pibbleys to grow their tails long enough to tip the scales at the end of each level. The game uses a 26.565-degree diagonal isometric perspective that gives it a distinctive look but makes judging platform edges and jumps less intuitive than flat 2D games of the same era.

Each level introduces a new hazard: slippery ice, water currents, and enemies that bite off tail segments. The tongue attack has a corner-buffer window that allows it to tag enemies just out of line-of-sight, which is the key technique for clearing enemies on narrow ledges without taking unnecessary risks. Two players can compete or cooperate simultaneously, racing each other to the scales.