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Gargoyle's Quest II
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Gargoyle's Quest |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Capcom, Gargoyle's Quest II arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure 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. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gargoyle's Quest series. The series also appears on other systems with Demon's Crest (SNES) and Gargoyle's Quest (Game Boy). Capcom also made Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gargoyle's Quest II is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Gargoyle's Quest II cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Flight | OXSELPSX |
|---|---|
| Invincible Against Enemies | OESAKAIE |
| Invincible Against Spikes | KVNVYLIA |
| Invincibility | 0544:04 |
| Walk Through Walls | APOEGLEP |
| Infinite Wing (In Battle Mode) | 003B:5F |
Gargoyle's Quest II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
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Gargoyle's Quest II FAQ
When did Gargoyle's Quest II come out on the NES?
Gargoyle's Quest II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Gargoyle's Quest II?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Gargoyle's Quest II multiplayer?
No. Gargoyle's Quest II is a single-player game.
How long does Gargoyle's Quest II take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Gargoyle's Quest II typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gargoyle's Quest II 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.