Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTaito
PublisherOcean
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Taito and published by Ocean, Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.

Taito also made Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble and Bubble Bobble Part 2 for the Game Boy.

Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II 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.

Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives010965D4

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Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II FAQ

Who made Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II?

It was developed by Taito and published by Ocean.

Is Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II multiplayer?

No. Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II is a single-player game.

How long does Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II take to play?

As a platformer, Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands II 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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