Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer / RPG

Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1987
GenrePlatformer, RPG
DeveloperNow Production
PublisherIrem
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSpelunker
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Now Production and published by Irem, Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 as a platformer. It blends platformer and RPG elements.

It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man.

It is part of the Spelunker series; on the NES you can also try Spelunker. The series also appears on other systems with Spelunker (C64). Now Production also made Adventure Island II, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu and Yo! Noid for the NES.

Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen 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.

Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy0650:50
Infinite Food00EA:90
Infinite Bombs00E5:09
Infinite Bullets [Explorer Only]00E0:20
Have Boss Orb0375:0C
Infinite Gold Keys0377:0E

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Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen 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.

Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen FAQ

When did Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen come out on the NES?

Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.

Who made Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen?

It was developed by Now Production and published by Irem.

Is Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen multiplayer?

No. Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen is a single-player game.

How long does Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen take to play?

As a platformer, Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen 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 Spelunker II: Yūsha e no Chōsen 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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