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Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1994 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Hanafram is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
One of the last games to be created by Toaplan, it is the sequel to Snow Bros., which was released earlier in 1990 on multiple platforms. In the game, players assume the role of one of the playable characters to rescue a kidnapped princess from captivity.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Button 1 | · | Button 1 |
| Button 2 | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves
In the game, players assume the role of one of the playable characters to rescue a kidnapped princess from captivity. 2: With New Elves served as one of the final projects to be developed by Toaplan, as the company ceased development of shoot 'em up games prior to their closure. One of the last games to be created by Toaplan, it is the sequel to Snow Bros., which was released earlier in 1990 on multiple platforms.
An album containing music from the title, as well as its predecessor's soundtrack was published exclusively in Japan by City Connection under their Clarice Disk label in April 2018. As of 2019, the rights to the title is owned by Tatsujin, a company founded in 2017 by former Toaplan member Masahiro Yuge and now-affiliate of Japanese arcade manufacturer exA-Arcadia alongside many other Toaplan IPs. 2: With New Elves was released in arcades in April 1994 under Toaplan's then-newly formed Hanafram label, becoming one of their last games to be released before ceasing operations and declaring bankruptcy on March of the same year.
How Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves Plays
One of the last games to be created by Toaplan, it is the sequel to Snow Bros., which was released earlier in 1990 on multiple platforms. As of 2019, the rights to the title is owned by Tatsujin, a company founded in 2017 by former Toaplan member Masahiro Yuge and now-affiliate of Japanese arcade manufacturer exA-Arcadia alongside many other Toaplan IPs. Another gameplay objective is to complete the words "EXTRA" at the bottom center by grabbing orbs left by defeated enemies that change between letters.
2: With New Elves is a 1994 platform arcade video game developed and published by Toaplan under their Hanafram label. In the game, players assume the role of one of the playable characters to rescue a kidnapped princess from captivity. A new addition are three new playable characters, each with their own method of dispatching enemies from the playfield; the snowman Tom was omitted in the sequel.
Why Players Still Load It Up
In the game, players assume the role of one of the playable characters to rescue a kidnapped princess from captivity. 2: With New Elves is a 1994 platform arcade video game developed and published by Toaplan under their Hanafram label. 2 Special was developed by CRT Games and released on PC and Nintendo Switch in October 2024.
2: With New Elves, its predecessor and many other IPs from Toaplan are now owned by Tatsujin, a company named after Truxtons Japanese title that was founded in 2017 by former Toaplan employee Masahiro Yuge, and is part of Embracer Group since 2022. In more recent years, the rights to Snow Bros. A third installment in the Snow Bros. series, Snow Bros.
Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves support?
This browser version of Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves online for free?
Yes — Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves?
Snow Bros. 2: With New Elves was developed by Toaplan and published by Hanafram.