This simple text mode action game has some interesting origins. Apparently the giant networking company Novell got their start with this small game, the purpose of which was originally to be "an application that could be used to test the network and demonstrate its capabilities". So as a game its an interesting oddity (that still runs surprisingly well on modern computers) but don't expect any great replay value. (For much more on the history of this game visit Text Mode Games Snipes page. Also if you're a hardcore Snipes fan and just need the "NLSNIPES" version check the bottom of the Text Mode Games page for info on how to get it.)