Snakes (N-Gage game)

Snakes, a modernized version of Nokia's classic Snake game, was created by IOMO and offered as a free download for the N-Gage phone. The game could spread to other N-Gage devices via Bluetooth through a viral distribution system. In single-player mode, there are 42 levels, using either square or hexagonal grids.

On higher levels, players can climb around the edges and play on both sides of the playfield. Multiplayer supports up to four players, each on their own N-Gage, connected via Bluetooth. Nokia hosted a global leaderboard through the N-Gage Arena service, which allowed any N-Gage with a data plan to upload scores; this service was discontinued in 2009.

Though built for the N-Gage, Snakes was also available for the Nokia N95. Other devices, such as the Nokia E65, could run the game at nearly full speed, similar to the N95. However, some phones that were compatible would crash immediately after launching.

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, the game received "favorable" reviews.

A sequel, Snakes Subsonic, was released on May 22, 2008 for the second-generation N-Gage platform, developed by Barking Lizards.