Home Alone 2: Lost in New York SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Action

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreAction
DeveloperImagineer
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesHome Alone
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is an action game developed by Imagineer and published by THQ.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

It is part of the Home Alone series; on the SNES you can also try Home Alone. The series also appears on other systems with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (NES) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Genesis). Imagineer also made Wolfenstein 3D, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends and Vegas Stakes for the SNES.

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

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 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York cheats & codes

54 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Power (Some Things Can Still Kill You)C22E-AF9D
Start With 1 Life Instead Of 3DFB5-6FA7
Start With 5 LivesD9B5-6FA7
Start With 9 LivesDBB5-6FA7
Start With 25 LivesFBB5-6FA7
Start With 50 Lives74B5-6FA7

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York FAQ

When did Home Alone 2: Lost in New York come out on the SNES?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was released for the Super Nintendo 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.

Read more about Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 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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