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Super Nintendo · Adventure / Action
Super Adventure Island II
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Hudson, Super Adventure Island II arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as an adventure game. It blends adventure and action elements.
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. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the SNES you can also try Super Adventure Island. The series also appears on other systems with Adventure Island II (NES) and Adventure Island 3 (NES). Hudson also made Super Bomberman 3, Super Bomberman 2 and Super Bomberman 5 for the SNES.
Super Adventure Island 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 fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Adventure Island II is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Super Adventure Island II cheats & codes
49 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | C29B-EF0F |
|---|---|
| Almost Invincible After Getting Hit | C2D6-8FAB |
| Stacks Of Cash | CB45-ED6D |
| Small Potions Don't Restore Energy | C2B4-7D8E |
| Fall Slowly | DFF1-770B |
| Don't Fall At All (Switch Off To Touch The Ground Again) | DDF1-770B |
Super Adventure Island II walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Adventure Island II.
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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.
Super Adventure Island II FAQ
When did Super Adventure Island II come out on the SNES?
Super Adventure Island II was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Super Adventure Island II?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Super Adventure Island II multiplayer?
No. Super Adventure Island II is a single-player game.
How long does Super Adventure Island II take to play?
As an adventure game, Super Adventure Island 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 Super Adventure Island 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.