P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Simulation

P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreSimulation
DeveloperKoei
PublisherKoei
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesP.T.O.
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations is a simulation game developed by Koei.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

It is part of the P.T.O. series; on the SNES you can also try P.T.O.: Pacific Theater of Operations. The series also appears on other systems with P.T.O.: Pacific Theater of Operations (Genesis). Koei also made Aerobiz, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons for the SNES.

P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Goals UndoneEEFB-7FD0
Two Airfields Built At Every Base (Including Enemy Bases)E418-7FD0

See all P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations cheats

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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.

P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations FAQ

When did P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations come out on the SNES?

P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations?

It was developed by Koei.

Is P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations multiplayer?

Yes. P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations supports up to 2 players.

How long does P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations take to play?

As a simulation game, P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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