《雪人兄弟》（Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom）是經典的街機固定畫面動作平台遊戲，由東亞プラン（Toaplan）開發，最初於1990年4月在日本推出。之後迅速在國內外獲得人氣，在美國由Romstar授權發行，之後也被移植到多種家用主機，包括NES、Famicom、Sega Mega Drive、Game Boy，以及後來的iOS和Android平台（以《Snow Bros. Classic》形式推出）。2023年，東亞プラン版權繼承公司 TATSUJIN公布3D重製版《Snow Bros. Wonderland》，在PlayStation 4、PlayStation 5與Nintendo Switch上發行，並於2024年11月28日正式推出。系列續作《雪人兄弟2》最初1994年推出，2023年也由GRAVITY推出重製版《Snow Bros. 2 Special》。

劇情講述雪人兄弟Nick和Tom必須拯救被Hottoda王國的阿契奇國王（King Atchich）綁架的兩位公主。敵方城堡高達70層，由石頭建成，內部有噴火怪物巡邏，設計兼具防禦與威懾功能。隨著掌握雪魔法的公主被綁走，雪之國度逐漸融化，兄弟二人決心勇敢闖入城堡，營救公主。故事雖然帶有童話色彩，但也充滿緊迫感，強調兩位雪人兄弟在危險環境中奮力抗爭的決心。

採用固定畫面、橫向側視的2D平台形式，玩法類似《泡泡龍》。控制Nick和Tom，可透過搖桿左右移動，按鍵控制跳躍與射雪。核心操作是將敵人射成雪球，再用踢或推動雪球擊倒其他敵人。連鎖擊倒敵人可獲得更高分數，還可能觸發「祝賀禮包」，獲得額外1萬分獎勵。雪球也可以用來跳到平常無法到達的地方，且被雪球包裹後會暫時獲得無敵效果，增加操作策略性。

共設有五個關卡，每個關卡包含十個小關，總計五十關。每個關卡最後會出現一個頭目角色，需用雪球擊中規定次數才能通關。還有多種道具：紅色增加角色速度、黃色延長射程、藍色強化射擊威力、綠色暫時變大且無敵、可在收集「S」「N」「O」「W」字母後獲得額外生命。

玩法簡單易懂，但又具深度與策略性。需要在攻擊與防守之間拿捏時機，利用雪球連鎖攻擊、控制敵人位置並避免被包圍，同時應對越來越複雜的關卡設計。鮮豔的畫面、可愛的角色設計以及Osamu Ohta創作的活潑音樂，都為遊戲增添持久魅力。

2023/2024年推出的3D重製版《Snow Bros. Wonderland》則在保留原版核心玩法的基礎上加入現代3D畫面效果，讓經典雪球戰鬥更具視覺衝擊力與操作流暢感。玩家普遍認為重製版成功延續系列魅力，既保留簡單爽快的連鎖雪球戰鬥，又增強可玩性與畫面表現。總體而言，《雪人兄弟》系列以其經典街機操作、合作趣味與逐步增加的挑戰性，成為歷久不衰的動作平台遊戲，並影響後續許多平台與動作解謎類遊戲。

Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom is a classic arcade fixed-screen action platformer developed by Toaplan and originally released in Japan in April 1990. The game gained popularity both domestically and internationally, being released in the United States under Romstar and later ported to multiple home consoles, including the NES, Famicom, Sega Mega Drive, Game Boy, and mobile platforms as Snow Bros. Classic. In 2023, TATSUJIN, which inherited Toaplan’s intellectual property, announced a 3D remake titled Snow Bros. Wonderland for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, which was released on November 28, 2024. The series also received a sequel, Snow Bros. 2, originally in 1994, with a 2023 remake titled Snow Bros. 2 Special developed by GRAVITY.

The story centers around the snowmen brothers, Nick and Tom, who must rescue two princesses abducted by King Atchich of the Hottoda Kingdom. The villain’s castle is a towering 70-story stone fortress filled with fire-breathing monsters, built to withstand attacks and intimidate intruders. Snow Land, losing the magic-controlled princesses, begins to slowly melt, prompting Nick and Tom to embark on a courageous mission to infiltrate the castle and save the princesses. The narrative combines whimsical charm with a clear sense of urgency, emphasizing the brothers’ determination against overwhelming odds.

Gameplay follows a fixed-screen, side-view platforming style, reminiscent of Bubble Bobble. Players control Nick and Tom, using a joystick to move left or right and buttons for jumping and shooting snow. The primary mechanic involves turning enemies into snowballs by shooting them and then either kicking or rolling the snowballs to defeat other foes. Chaining multiple enemies together increases the points and can trigger special "congratulatory gift bag" bonuses worth 10,000 points. Snowballs can also be used strategically to reach areas otherwise inaccessible, and players gain temporary invincibility immediately after being caught in a snowball, adding a tactical layer to the simple yet engaging mechanics.

The game spans five stages, each containing ten levels, for a total of fifty challenges. Each stage culminates with a boss battle where players must hit the boss with snowballs a specific number of times to clear the level. Various items enhance gameplay, such as red for speed boosts, yellow to extend snowball range, blue to increase shot power, green for temporary invincibility and size growth, and collectible letters that spell "SNOW" to earn extra lives.

Snow Bros. stands out for its intuitive yet deeply strategic gameplay. Players must balance aggression with timing, using snowballs to chain attacks, control enemy positions, and manage risk, all while navigating increasingly complex screens. The colorful graphics, cheerful character design, and catchy soundtrack composed by Osamu Ohta contribute to the game’s enduring charm, while the challenging level design ensures that players remain engaged throughout the fifty levels.

The 2023/2024 3D remake Snow Bros. Wonderland brings modern enhancements to the classic gameplay, updating graphics to 3D while preserving the original’s frantic, chain-reaction-based mechanics. Fans praised the remake for retaining the core appeal of the series—the simple yet satisfying snowball combat—while introducing new visual polish and accessibility for modern consoles. Overall, Snow Bros. has been recognized as a timeless arcade experience, blending nostalgic charm, cooperative gameplay, and escalating difficulty into a fun and replayable action platformer that has influenced subsequent platforming and action-puzzle games.