Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer / Action

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom

SystemGame Boy
Released1992 (originally 1990)
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperToaplan
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSnow Bros.
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom is a platformer released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Toaplan and published by Capcom. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Snow Brothers. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III.

It is part of the Snow Bros. series. The series also appears on other systems with Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom (NES) and Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom (Genesis).

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Start with 2 chances (1st credit only)017-5F9-E62
Start with 7 chances (1st credit only)067-5F9-E62
Start with 10 chances (1st credit only)097-5F9-E62
Infinite lives004-91B-F71
Start with 1 credit001-68F-C46
Start with 100 credits641-68F-C46

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Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom FAQ

When did Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom come out on the Game Boy?

Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom was released for the Game Boy in 1992; the original game dates back to 1990.

Who made Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom?

It was developed by Toaplan and published by Capcom.

Is Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom multiplayer?

No. Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom is a single-player game.

How long does Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom take to play?

As a platformer, Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom 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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