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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom
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| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Toaplan |
| Publisher | Tengen |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Snow Bros. |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom is a platformer developed by Toaplan and published by Tengen. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
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 (Game Boy). Toaplan also made Zero Wing, Hellfire and Grind Stormer for the Genesis.
Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
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 walkthroughs & guides
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Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom FAQ
When did Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom come out on the Genesis?
Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom?
It was developed by Toaplan and published by Tengen.
Is Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom multiplayer?
Yes. Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom supports up to 2 players.
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.