Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperInteractive Designs
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesHome Alone
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is an action game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Interactive Designs and published by SEGA. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

It is part of the Home Alone series; on the Genesis 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).

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 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)

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 gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite HealthFF9099:63
Infinite LivesFF9115:09

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York FAQ

When did Home Alone 2: Lost in New York come out on the Genesis?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

It was developed by Interactive Designs and published by SEGA.

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.

Read more about Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 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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