Don Doko Don 2 NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

Don Doko Don 2

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Natsume and published by Taito, Don Doko Don 2 arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.

Natsume also made Shadow of the Ninja, Shatterhand and S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team for the NES.

Don Doko Don 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 NES 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 Don Doko Don 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.

Don Doko Don 2 gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Don Doko Don 2 cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Energy0110:07
Infinite Lives0124:0A
Invincibility0146:01
InvincibilityAVGVPZ
Infinite EnergySXGVPX
Infinite LivesSUTLSX

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Don Doko Don 2 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.

Don Doko Don 2 FAQ

When did Don Doko Don 2 come out on the NES?

Don Doko Don 2 was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made Don Doko Don 2?

It was developed by Natsume and published by Taito.

Is Don Doko Don 2 multiplayer?

No. Don Doko Don 2 is a single-player game.

How long does Don Doko Don 2 take to play?

As an action game, Don Doko Don 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 Don Doko Don 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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