The Snowman (2025)

Langford Productions, known for its retro-inspired remakes, has released for free a PC (Windows) port of The Snowman, a revival of the original 1980s game by Quicksilva. Inspired by Raymond Briggs’ classic book and its beloved Christmas television adaptation, the remake preserves the spirit of the original while making it far more accessible to modern players.

The game features colorful pixel art, festive music, and several visual options that allow players to recreate the original ZX Spectrum experience, including classic color palettes, authentic sound effects, and optional scanlines.

This fan recreation of The Snowman is a charming seasonal title that blends classic game design, modern accessibility and a delightful and nostalgic Christmas experience. But note that Although its presentation is cheerful and festive, it’s is more challenging than it might first appear. Careful movement, precise timing, and familiarity with each stage’s hazards are essential, especially for players who never experienced the 1984 title.

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In The Snowman, players control a young boy whose task is to build and protect a Snowman across four distinct stages. The first stage focuses on collecting six pieces of snow while avoiding gas flames, which can be temporarily frozen using Ice Lollies. Flashing Christmas-themed items award bonus points, and festive food restores energy.

Later stages require players to gather the Snowman’s accessories—such as its scarf, smile, trousers, and torch—while avoiding Sleep Monsters that can knock the character out. These enemies can be temporarily neutralized using Alarm Clocks. In the final stage, gas flames return, and players must collect Ice Cubes to prevent the Snowman from melting. Completing all four stages unlocks a new layout, increasing the challenge and replay value.