Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Adventure

Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1994
GenreAction-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesStarTropics
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.

It landed about 9 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1994 include Mega Man 6, Wario's Woods and Alfred Chicken.

It is part of the StarTropics series; on the NES you can also try StarTropics. Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.

Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics 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.

Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II cheats & codes

42 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Invincible Against Enemies005A:40
Have Highest Maximum Health0111:28
Infinite Maximum Health0111:50
Weapon 10120:00
Weapon 30122:0E
Weapon 40123:0E

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Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

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Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II FAQ

When did Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II come out on the NES?

Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994.

Who made Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II multiplayer?

No. Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II is a single-player game.

How long does Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics 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 Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics 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.

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