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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Adventure Island II
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Now Production |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Adventure Island II is a platformer developed by Now Production and published by Hudson.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 191 NES platformers in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the NES you can also try Adventure Island 3, Hudson's Adventure Island and Adventure Island Classic. The series also appears on other systems with Super Adventure Island (SNES) and Super Adventure Island II (SNES). Now Production also made Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu, Yo! Noid and Dragon Spirit: The New Legend for the NES.
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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
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 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 cheats & codes
146 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 07D3:0F |
|---|---|
| Keep Items After Dying | VTPZAE |
| Die To See Ending | VTAXYE |
| Less Enemies | AALNOI |
| At The Choose Your Egg Screen, There's Always An Egg | POPPSY |
| Debug Mode | PPSZXXPE |
Adventure Island II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Adventure Island II FAQ
When did Adventure Island II come out on the NES?
Adventure Island II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Adventure Island II?
It was developed by Now Production and published by Hudson.
Is Adventure Island II multiplayer?
No. Adventure Island II is a single-player game.
How long does Adventure Island II take to play?
As a platformer, Adventure Island 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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