The Serpent's Star C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Adventure

The Serpent's Star

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
Released1985
GenreAdventure
PublisherBroderbund
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Published by Broderbund, The Serpent's Star arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1985 as an adventure game.

It landed about 3 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1985 include Entombed, Mail Order Monsters and Racing Destruction Set.

The Serpent's Star is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Serpent's Star is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

The Serpent's Star walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

The Serpent's Star FAQ

When did The Serpent's Star come out on the C64?

The Serpent's Star was released for the Commodore 64 in 1985.

Who made The Serpent's Star?

published by Broderbund.

Is The Serpent's Star multiplayer?

No. The Serpent's Star is a single-player game.

How long does The Serpent's Star take to play?

As an adventure game, The Serpent's Star typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Serpent's Star on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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