Snapper

About

Snapper is a maze-based arcade game where you steer a character through a grid of pellets, dodging enemy ghosts while gobbling dots to rack up points. The goal is to clear each level before time runs out, with increasing numbers of pursuers and faster movement as the rounds progress. Eating larger power pellets temporarily shifts the chase, letting you turn the tables on enemies for a brief respite. Simple controls and tight pacing make it easy to pick up but tough to master. While it follows a familiar formula, Snapper’s challenge curve and precise mechanics set it apart from its contemporaries. Players on retro forums often note its brisk, unforgiving design that rewards quick reflexes over strategy. With no saving or level skips, it leans into old-school difficulty, appealing to those who miss the pure arcade test of skill. Released in 1982, it remains a compact but potent example of early home computer gaming.