Swords and Serpents

NES

Developer

Interplay

Publisher

Acclaim

Genre

Role-Playing Game, Dungeon Crawl

Released

August 1990

Title screenshot Ingame screenshot

Achievements

• 
  Pierce Their Flesh

  (2) (2)

  Find the spell Sting on floor one.

  73.91% unlock rate

  34 (30) of 46 – 73.91% unlock rate

  65.22% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  73.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Several Corpses More Like

  (5) (6)

  Progression

  Defeat the group of guards on floor one.

  Progression

  58.70% unlock rate

  27 (24) of 46 – 58.70% unlock rate

  52.17% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  58.70% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Magic Sword

  (2) (2)

  Find the +1 Sword on floor two.

  47.83% unlock rate

  22 (21) of 46 – 47.83% unlock rate

  45.65% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  47.83% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Protect Thy Body

  (2) (2)

  Find the spell Shield on floor two.

  43.48% unlock rate

  20 (19) of 46 – 43.48% unlock rate

  41.30% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  43.48% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Green Tide

  (5) (7)

  Progression

  Defeat the group of goblins on floor two.

  Progression

  43.48% unlock rate

  20 (19) of 46 – 43.48% unlock rate

  41.30% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  43.48% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Supernatural Talent

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Deadeye on floor three.

  36.96% unlock rate

  17 (16) of 46 – 36.96% unlock rate

  34.78% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  36.96% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Glittering Prizes

  (2) (3)

  Find the gold key on floor three.

  34.78% unlock rate

  16 (15) of 46 – 34.78% unlock rate

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  34.78% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Better Be Diamond At That Price

  (5) (7)

  Buy the +2 sword from the first floor armory.

  39.13% unlock rate

  18 (17) of 46 – 39.13% unlock rate

  36.96% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  39.13% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Ringer

  (5) (8)

  Play a game of horseshoes on floor eight.

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Four Corners

  (5) (7)

  Progression

  Unlock all doors on floor three.

  Progression

  39.13% unlock rate

  18 (17) of 46 – 39.13% unlock rate

  36.96% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  39.13% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Crush Thy Foes

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Strength on floor four.

  34.78% unlock rate

  16 (15) of 46 – 34.78% unlock rate

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  34.78% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Gas Cloud

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Death Mist on floor four.

  34.78% unlock rate

  16 (15) of 46 – 34.78% unlock rate

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  34.78% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  You Did It Right

  (5) (8)

  Progression

  Unlock the inner door on floor four.

  Progression

  32.61% unlock rate

  15 (14) of 46 – 32.61% unlock rate

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Levitation

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Flight on floor five.

  32.61% unlock rate

  15 (14) of 46 – 32.61% unlock rate

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Ethereal Body

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Passwall on floor five.

  32.61% unlock rate

  15 (14) of 46 – 32.61% unlock rate

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Illuminating Cloak

  (2) (3)

  Find the glow cloak on floor five.

  32.61% unlock rate

  15 (14) of 46 – 32.61% unlock rate

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  32.61% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Rose Tinted

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby glasses on floor two.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Rose Gold

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby ring on floor six.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Scarlet Shield

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby shield on floor six.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Cure Serious Wounds

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Major Heal on floor six.

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Semi-Glittering Prizes

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the brass key on floor six.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Power of Thor

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Thunder on floor six.

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Addle

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Stun on floor seven.

  28.26% unlock rate

  13 (13) of 46 – 28.26% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Reflective Polish

  (2) (3)

  Find the mirror shield on floor three.

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Better Than Steel

  (2) (3)

  Find the mithril chainmail on floor seven.

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Scarlet Helm

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby helmet on floor seven.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Scarlet Crown

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby crown on floor seven.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Muddy Color Door

  (5) (8)

  Progression

  Unlock either door on floor eight.

  Progression

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Once In a Lifetime Experience

  (5) (9)

  Have a sage grant you experience on floor nine.

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Scarlet Pendant

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby amulet on floor 13.

  Progression

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Fiery Blade

  (2) (3)

  Find the fire sword on floor ten.

  28.26% unlock rate

  13 (12) of 46 – 28.26% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Fiery Targe

  (2) (3)

  Find the fire shield on floor ten.

  28.26% unlock rate

  13 (12) of 46 – 28.26% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Darkest Crystal

  (5) (9)

  Progression

  Return the black crystal to the sage on floor one.

  Progression

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Venomous Fangs

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Viper on floor 12.

  28.26% unlock rate

  13 (12) of 46 – 28.26% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Regeneration

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Regenrate on floor 12.

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Staff of Legend

  (2) (3)

  Find the mage staff on floor 13.

  23.91% unlock rate

  11 (11) of 46 – 23.91% unlock rate

  23.91% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  23.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Scarlet Sword

  (2) (3)

  Progression

  Find the ruby sword on floor 11.

  Progression

  28.26% unlock rate

  13 (12) of 46 – 28.26% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Clad In Scarlet

  (10) (18)

  Progression

  Obtain all scarlet equipment and take the zoom tube to floor 14.

  Progression

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  From All Sides

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Phalanx on floor 14.

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Turn To Crystal

  (2) (3)

  Find the spell Crystallize on floor 15.

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Path to Victory

  (5) (9)

  Progression

  Solve the riddle of the victory march and access the dragon's lair on floor 16.

  Progression

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Dragon Slayer

  (25) (46)

  Win Condition

  Defeat the dragon and claim your reward.

  Win Condition

  26.09% unlock rate

  12 (12) of 46 – 26.09% unlock rate

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  26.09% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Adventurers

  (2) (2)

  Reach experience level two.

  100.00% unlock rate

  46 (38) of 46 – 100.00% unlock rate

  82.61% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  100.00% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Heroes

  (5) (7)

  Reach experience level five.

  43.48% unlock rate

  20 (19) of 46 – 43.48% unlock rate

  41.30% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  43.48% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Legends

  (5) (8)

  Reach experience level ten.

  30.43% unlock rate

  14 (13) of 46 – 30.43% unlock rate

  28.26% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  30.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
• 
  Gods

  (10) (19)

  Reach experience level sixteen.

  23.91% unlock rate

  11 (11) of 46 – 23.91% unlock rate

  23.91% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode

  23.91% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

Recent Players

Wimpy

05 Dec 2023, 1:34pm

Playing Swords and Serpents

SybilVane

01 Dec 2023, 9:20pm

Playing Swords and Serpents

cjw6k

01 Dec 2023, 3:14am

Party is level 4 on floor 1.

Stevominator

01 Dec 2023, 1:54am

Party is level 1 on floor 1.

vincinoman

27 Nov 2023, 2:18am

Party is level 1 on floor 1.

suntzu131

27 Nov 2023, 2:16am

Party is level 1 on floor 1.

veganvelociraptor

26 Nov 2023, 3:48pm

Playing Swords and Serpents

BiggerJ

19 Nov 2023, 2:49am

Party is level 1 on floor 1.

apresend

18 Nov 2023, 3:47pm

Playing Swords and Serpents

Nubalico

18 Nov 2023, 2:43am

Party is level 1 on floor 256.

Player	When	Activity
Wimpy	05 Dec 2023, 1:34pm	Playing Swords and Serpents
SybilVane	01 Dec 2023, 9:20pm	Playing Swords and Serpents
cjw6k	01 Dec 2023, 3:14am	Party is level 4 on floor 1.
Stevominator	01 Dec 2023, 1:54am	Party is level 1 on floor 1.
vincinoman	27 Nov 2023, 2:18am	Party is level 1 on floor 1.
suntzu131	27 Nov 2023, 2:16am	Party is level 1 on floor 1.
veganvelociraptor	26 Nov 2023, 3:48pm	Playing Swords and Serpents
BiggerJ	19 Nov 2023, 2:49am	Party is level 1 on floor 1.
apresend	18 Nov 2023, 3:47pm	Playing Swords and Serpents
Nubalico	18 Nov 2023, 2:43am	Party is level 1 on floor 256.

Comments:

	Thornysmooth 22 Jul 2017 11:46 Can anyone create achievements for this?
	vintageclassicgamer 1 Dec 2019 09:33 I can't wait for this game to get achievements
	Miriam 27 Jan 2021 02:07 Still hopeful for achievements someday!
	TheGameingChef 11 Jan 2022 07:54 cheevos??
	vintageclassicgamer 20 Jan 2023 21:11 Ty ty ty. Great looking set.
	Deansrule 20 Jan 2023 22:54 Thank you for the set! Can't wait to start grinding xD
	xenoriddley 21 Jan 2023 00:20 "Mom, I wanna play Dungeons & Dragons!" "Honey, we have Dungeons & Dragons at home."
	OzzieArcane 21 Jan 2023 23:46 I can't see many people getting the hardcore versions of the achievements for this, seeing as how the game doesn't have a proper save system.
	vintageclassicgamer 22 Jan 2023 21:12 Just leave the game open. I've been playing off and on for about three days. No issues. The game isn't super long. The set is a little undervalued but I am still really enjoying it. I see myself badging it. Unless they add stupid shit later like the FF8 set.
	vintageclassicgamer 23 Jan 2023 21:08 Had a bit of a hardware issue so I popped a save state reloaded and got the passwords. There is no problem with the save feature. It works fine.
	vintageclassicgamer 23 Jan 2023 23:10 And mastered. Ty for the set.
	Deansrule 24 Jan 2023 08:09 Mastered! May the RNG gods be with you
	Wansti 28 Feb 2023 03:51 I played this game as a kid (still own the original cartridge from back then) and never touched it again until last night. I totally forgot how incredibly tedious it was!
	BadMrFrostii 21 May 2023 05:40 Fun mastery, great set! Despite its glaring flaws, I really enjoyed this game.