Paperboy 2 Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Sports

Paperboy 2

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SystemGame Boy
GenreAction, Sports
DeveloperEastridge Technology
PublisherMindscape
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPaperboy
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy, Paperboy 2 is an action game developed by Eastridge Technology and published by Mindscape. It blends action and sports elements.

It is part of the Paperboy series; on the Game Boy you can also try Paperboy. The series also appears on other systems with Paperboy (NES) and Paperboy (N64). Eastridge Technology also made WWF King of the Ring for the Game Boy.

Paperboy 2 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Paperboy 2 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.

Paperboy 2 gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Paperboy 2 cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 15 Papers (1st Life Only)0FC-C6C-C42
Start With 20 Papers (1st Life Only)14C-C6C-C42
Start With 10 Lives (Paperboy)0AA-E6C-F7E
Start With 20 Lives (Paperboy)14A-E6C-F7E
Infinite Papers004-C09-3BE
Infinite Lives006-91B-3BE

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Paperboy 2 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.

Paperboy 2 FAQ

Who made Paperboy 2?

It was developed by Eastridge Technology and published by Mindscape.

Is Paperboy 2 multiplayer?

No. Paperboy 2 is a single-player game.

How long does Paperboy 2 take to play?

As an action game, Paperboy 2 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.

Read more about Paperboy 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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