Solomon's Key 2 NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle

Solomon's Key 2

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1993
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherTecmo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Solomon's Key 2 is a puzzle game released in 1993 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Tecmo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Fire 'n Ice.

It landed about 8 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1993 include Kirby's Adventure, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 and DuckTales 2.

Tecmo also made Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Solomon's Key 2 is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Solomon's Key 2 gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Solomon's Key 2 cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time (Seconds Digits)0425:00
Round/Level Modifier00B4:03
Automatically Beat LevelsAEENYKAA
Skip Intro ScreenASEEAPEI
Complete All Levels of World 10400:FF 0401:C3
Complete All Levels of World 20402:FF 0403:C3

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Solomon's Key 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.

Solomon's Key 2 FAQ

When did Solomon's Key 2 come out on the NES?

Solomon's Key 2 was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993.

Who made Solomon's Key 2?

It was developed by Tecmo.

Is Solomon's Key 2 multiplayer?

No. Solomon's Key 2 is a single-player game.

How long does Solomon's Key 2 take to play?

As a puzzle game, Solomon's Key 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Solomon's Key 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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