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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Developer | Imagineer |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Home Alone |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Imagineer and published by THQ, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action game. It blends action 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.
It is part of the Home Alone series; on the NES you can also try Home Alone. The series also appears on other systems with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (SNES) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Genesis). Imagineer also made The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Barbie and The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World for the NES.
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 cheats & codes
53 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life Instead Of 3 | PEEPILLA |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | IEEPILLA |
| Start With 7 Lives | YEEPILLA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PEEPILLE |
| Start With 25 Lives | POEPILLE |
| Start With 50 Lives | ZUEPILLA |
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 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.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York FAQ
When did Home Alone 2: Lost in New York come out on the NES?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
It was developed by Imagineer and published by THQ.
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.
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