Game Boy · Platformer
Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Hudson, Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the Game Boy you can also try Hudson's Adventure Island. The series also appears on other systems with Adventure Island II (NES) and Adventure Island 3 (NES). Hudson also made Milon's Secret Castle, Atomic Punk and Pocket Bomberman for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise 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.
Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise cheats & codes
33 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 006-DDB-E6E |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | 000-6DB-E66 |
| Start With 6 Lives | 050-6DB-E66 |
| Start With 9 Lives | 080-6DB-E66 |
| No Gradual Loss of Energy | 00E-28F-E6E |
| Start With 1 of Each Power-Up | 3C0-37B-5D4 |
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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.
Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise FAQ
Who made Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise multiplayer?
No. Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise is a single-player game.
How long does Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise take to play?
As a platformer, Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise 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.
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