Snake '97: retro phone classic

Snake '97: retro phone classic Free Game

Rated 4.33/5 (94,242) —  Free Android application by dsd 164

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About Snake '97: retro phone classic

Play Snake like it is 1997. This is a remake of the original Snake, complete with dot-matrix display and monotone sounds. Rewind time and get a dosis of nostalgia that is as addictive (and frustrating) as the original.

Play Snake '97 and be prepared to lose some productive hours.

Simply launch the app, touch a button and start!

Snake '97 features:
- old school controls
- dot-matrix display
- original monotone sounds (bleep bleep)
- 9 original and 3 extra difficulty levels
- Snake 1 and classic Snake 2
- 5 classic game modes (5110, 3210, 8210, 8850 and 3310 with Snake 2)
- bonus creatures (Snake 2)
- go through the walls! (Snake 2)
- 5 original and 2 extra labyrinths (Snake 2)
- a high score that cannot be reset (just like the original)

The story behind this game is that my smartphone got damaged, requiring me to revert back to an old phone. Suddenly I knew the smartphone was missing something and the idea for a accurate Snake remake was born.

Snake '97 is an homage to the classic mobile phone game programmed in 1997.

By carefully analyzing the classic gameplay, timing and controls, this Snake '97 remake is one of the most accurate available.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to contact me.
Have Snake fun!

Best regards from Amsterdam,
The developer,
Willem.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Snake '97: retro phone classic version 3.0 on your Android device!
Downloaded 5,000,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.dsd164.snake97, download Snake '97: retro phone classic.apk

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Game History & Updates

What's Changed
New game modes, now includes Snake 2!
Translated into 30+ languages.
Optimized memory usage and touch controls.
Please leave a review if you like this update, thanks!
Version update Snake '97: retro phone classic was updated to version 3.0
Name changed  Name changed! Snake '97 now is known as Snake '97: retro phone classic.
Version update Snake '97: retro phone classic was updated to version 2.0.0
More downloads  Snake '97: retro phone classic reached 5 000 000 - 10 000 000 downloads

What are users saying about Snake '97: retro phone classic

D70%
by D####:

This includes a good port of Snake 2, which I used to play a lot on my mom's phone when I was little. My only complaint is that sometimes the part of the screen with the phone buttons vanishes/turns black during gameplay.

T70%
by T####:

In the middle of the game it freezes then when it comes back on I die from running into the wall or the snake. I was very excited about this app when i first heard about it now I'm just like it's like all the rest smh.

T70%
by T####:

Hadn't played this since I was 12 before I ever had a real working phone! Great game and it took me back to my childhood but it has wayyyyyyyy too many ads! Remove those and its a great app!

T70%
by T####:

Just like it used to be. Back in the day, this was the game to have on your phone. Finally have it back! When you got a new phone you wanted to play snake. This game got me thru a lot of boring times. Glad to see it again. Best part is the look of it. Good job!!

X70%
by X####:

The buttons need to be better. I love this and helps me kill time on the subway. But the buttons make you mess up because the 1,3,7,9 have functions when you hit 2,4,6,8 if you are a little off the snake goes elsewhere

T70%
by T####:

Felt like high school all ovet again... You gotta try it! I do wish they would make a bit better for Android phones or just remake the game some how! But I get there concept...

T70%
by T####:

This game is really cool. Brings back good old days of phones with buttons and bi-colored screens. Two down points: Could have been much better if the monsters of the original game were there. And No control speed available.

Y70%
by Y####:

Best snake game with old memories on smartphone. An update required - game should go ahead level wise. I mean after 10 dots picked up, next level(level with hurdles) should start and so on.

T70%
by T####:

Best mobile game without a doubt! It is 100% emulated and the fact Snake 2 is included makes this app a Santa Claus favourite! Use on long boring bus journeys just like the old days lol

T70%
by T####:

This game is hard to get used to at first. But it gives you so many options. Though the classic phone look is a little silly I must admit it is a nice touch.

T70%
by T####:

Used to play this all the time on an old nokia, glad to have it again! Controls are very responsive for touch screen, only question is can I turn off the vibration? Distracting.

T70%
by T####:

This app is great. You can choose from 5 different, old school Nokia bricks to fit your memory of your first cell phone. I found mine, and it's great! I'm losing time just like I used to!

B70%
by B####:

No b.s. Just classic snake. Takes me back to 2003 when I got my first cell phone. It had no color except a green screen and black writing. I miss that phone... oops, off topic. The game is good.

T70%
by T####:

Hi nice game but if these guys can fix up this one bug... It goes opposite sometimes when you press two buttons. Suppose you press the up and right button within a split second interval the snake goes up and left instead of going up and right. It doesn't happen every time but happens very often, at least once or twice a game. Please fix this bug!!!

T70%
by T####:

This IS old school Snake Game, and not only is it exactly the same, they let you choose out of 5 old school cell phones to play with, allowing you to use the original controls those phones used to control the Snake!!! This app doesn't eat up your battery because it is just the simple old school game we used to play on limited memory cell phones, WAY before Android, iPhones, flip phones, and touch screens! Download it and have fun! You won't regret it!

T70%
by T####:

When I first played snake on my uncle's phone at the age of 9 years old I had no idea I was playing such a near flawless game. Snake '97 brings me back to a simpler time in which gameplay was a games focus. There's something to be said for accurate and responsive controls, especially in a world where frame rate and resolution is too often the focus. I highly recommend snake '97 to casual and 'core' gamers alike because this game can be played in 2 minute burst or for hours on end. 5/5

T70%
by T####:

I have to give it a 5 star simply because there isn't anything I can say negative about it. Positives: runs smooth, classic look, all good. The only thing I would chance is to remove the vibrate feature and maybe I can, just haven't looked hard enough. The vibe feature isn't worth taking off a star.

F70%
by F####:

...but when I play with the buttons 3&7 (3 up and right; 7 down and left) something doesn't work like it should, because when snake is moving in right direction and I pres 3 for up and 7 for left snake goes up&right&down instead of up&left. I've played this game on 3210 and with level 9 (I think that was max speed?) filled up a screen with snake many times so I think I'm not misleading anyone, but if I'm wrong I take back.

T70%
by T####:

This app takes me back. I mastered snake on my first tracfone in the early 2000s by playing and pausing while I waited for web pages to load on dialup. haha...The only thing missing is the clickity feeling from pressing the buttons, but there's nothing you guys can do about that. :-)

Z70%
by Z####:

It is awesome that someone recreated snake! Ever since I upgraded from my Nokia 3360 to the 3595 in like 2004, I haven't been able to find Snake! Now, finally 12 years later I have snake again! Now I can sit around and waste my time playing a game like I did in high school!

R70%
by R####:

It's kinda fun, reminds me of good old days when this used to be the most exciting game, with everyone competing to break each others high scores. Devs- there is a slight pause between game over and when the head mets tail, if this is not intentional please fix.

F70%
by F####:

I have fallen in love all over again. I would burn this up on my mom's old Nokia when I was young. Seeing it has made me very happy and the fact that the game has you playing on simulated old phones makes me even happier.

D70%
by D####:

Can you make it so that it gives you the same menu as on snake 2? Also needs to vibrate twice when you finish. Please have it play the music when you get Highscore like in snake 2. And most importantly have the navigational arrows work accordingly. Left arrow, for moving snake down and left and right arrow, for moving snake right and up. You've got both arrows doing the same thing.

T70%
by T####:

Just like the snake I use to play on my moms old Nokia phone! Shoot, I think they had them still on phone when I got my first phone as well! Haha. Definitely brings back memories, thanks! The only thing is that I wish there was a way to remove the adds!

X70%
by X####:

I have tried many different versions of snake which have tried to update it for the smart phones but this has been the best yet. Keeping it's classic way of play is a clever idea. It's as if you actually playing on your old Nokia brick.

T70%
by T####:

just like i remember, 1 & 9 is all you need. the "used" devices was a nice touch that was spot on if you grew up on these phones like i did. dont like the adds and playing on the 12 difficult occasionally gets glitchy and the buttons begin to disappear then reappear rapidly.

T70%
by T####:

This is to me an exact replica of the classic. I used to love playing this during history lesson back at school. I've tried so many versions of snake for smartphones, but this is definitely the best one. Only issue, could probably do with a pause button

H70%
by H####:

This is a great game taks me back to my youth. The main buttons on it are 2468 but I don't think you need them. I can't express how much I love this game. This was when phone games were so much simpler. A snake eats dots and gets bigger. 10/10.

T70%
by T####:

A really good & accurate port of the original. Feels like u are actually playing on a 3310. And I love the attention to detail. The green background screen has a blackish hue reminiscent of the old LCD screen's uneven back lighting.

Z70%
by Z####:

Would love it if the middle button didn't do anything, as well as mapping the down button to extend slightly higher. New version makes me go up instead of down a lot on my S5!

X70%
by X####:

Brings back so many memories. I can't believe these phone where in back then. Gosh do I feel old.

Z70%
by Z####:

Would be better if the number 5 or middle button doesnt do anything. Sometimes i accidentally touched it and it paused the game and made me lose my momentum.

Z70%
by Z####:

I love this game and happy someone thought to bring it back. Makes me a lil sad thinking about the old days while playing tho

Z70%
by Z####:

Yay, made my day to find some genius had created Snake as an App! Loved this game as a teenager, and love the way this version has been designed to look as if you are playing on an original device. Not many ads either, brilliant! I salute you!

Z70%
by Z####:

Good game, brings back old memory's at how much I sucked at it, only issue I have is with the ads. After I've viewed it I press the close button and the app just freezes, have to close it and start again.

D70%
by D####:

It's Snake. It's not buggy. Sometimes ads come up. I press the back button and play some more. Easy 5 stars.

U70%
by U####:

This game is absolutely brilliant I love the choice of phones to really give it that old school feel u should download this if u miss playing the best phone game ever!! Great work guys job well done!!

Z70%
by Z####:

I love this game when I was a kid this game was all I wanted download this game it retro Kool fun guys trust me it may not look like much but dis game is good to the bone :-)

Z70%
by Z####:

The UI is mere pictures of phones, which I'm okay with, but the controls for right and left feel randomly placed on the keypad.

Z70%
by Z####:

The fact you guys are hitting the middle button should not hinder the developers progress, you guys should take into consideration that it's a lot of work building an app an therefore any "unnecessary" features should be considered luxury.


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