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Game Boy · Action / Platformer
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Imagineer |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Home Alone |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Imagineer and published by THQ, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York arrived on the Game Boy as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It is part of the Home Alone series; on the Game Boy you can also try Home Alone. The series also appears on other systems with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (NES) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (SNES). Imagineer also made Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Juggernauts and Swamp Thing for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York cheats & codes
21 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 5 Lives | 056-6FE-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | 066-6FE-E66 |
| Infinite Lives | 007-82E-19E |
| Infinite Hits Unless Picked Up By Shoulders | 007-E9E-19E |
| Get 111,111 Points Instantly | 006-75E-08B |
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York FAQ
Who made Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
It was developed by Imagineer and published by THQ.
Is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York multiplayer?
No. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a single-player game.
How long does Home Alone 2: Lost in New York take to play?
As an action game, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 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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