The NES version of Snow Bros. Two snowmen trapping enemies in snowballs. Inspired by Bubble Bobble, colorful and addictive. Good in co-op. A pleasant platformer.
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Category
Platformer2 players3+
Co-op
Description
American version of the Snow Brothers action game featuring Nick and Tom throwing snowballs. Published by Toaplan, released in the USA in 1993. American version of Snow Brothers on NES.
Snow Brothers review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Rolling enemies into ever-bigger snowballs, then hurling them for a devastating strike: this simple, gleeful mechanic hooks at once. With two players, co-op turns into shared joy, between mutual aid and friendly chaos. Colourful, snappy and full of charm, an arcade platformer that recalls the best of the genre.
North American run of Toaplan's action title, one of the most expensive licensed NES cartridges on the market owing to a very low production volume at the very end of the console's life. Its rarity is documented, not merely perceived, making it a leading target for collectors after the most contested NTSC-U titles. Desirability rests on this conjunction of a tiny run and a co-op gameplay that stayed popular.
Is Snow Brothers still worth playing in 2026?
An adaptation of Toaplan's arcade classic, Snow Bros. moves Nick and Tom through single screen platform layouts where you must coat enemies in snowballs until they become a ball, then roll them to clear them in a chain reaction. The bright concept, perfect in two player co-op, and the snappy pace recall Bubble Bobble with an identity of its own. The readability and immediate fun have not aged a day. For a retro arcade platforming fan or a player after convivial co-op, the title keeps an intact charm and addiction.
