Swords & Serpents Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Swords & Serpents

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SystemIntellivision
Released1982
GenreAction
DeveloperImagic
PublisherImagic
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Intellivision in 1982, Swords & Serpents is an action game developed by Imagic.

It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

Imagic also made Demon Attack, Atlantis and Beauty & the Beast for the Intellivision.

Swords & Serpents supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Swords & Serpents is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Swords & Serpents gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Swords & Serpents walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Swords & Serpents FAQ

When did Swords & Serpents come out on the Intellivision?

Swords & Serpents was released for the Intellivision in 1982.

Who made Swords & Serpents?

It was developed by Imagic.

Is Swords & Serpents multiplayer?

Yes. Swords & Serpents supports up to 2 players.

How long does Swords & Serpents take to play?

As an action game, Swords & Serpents 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 Swords & Serpents 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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