Super Adventure Island Classic
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Platformer
New Adventure Island
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Hudson, New Adventure Island arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992 as a platformer.
It landed about 3 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1992 include Detana!! TwinBee, Bomberman '93 and Air Zonk. Among the 20 TurboGrafx-16 platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Adventure Island series. The series also appears on other systems with Adventure Island II (NES) and Adventure Island 3 (NES). Hudson also made Bomberman '94, Bomberman and J.J. & Jeff for the TurboGrafx-16.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing New Adventure Island 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.
New Adventure Island cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f02d4:02 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Vitality | 1f02d2:0c |
| Always Have Skateboard | 1f08d3:02 |
| Invincibility | 1f08d4:1c |
New Adventure Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for New Adventure Island.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
New Adventure Island FAQ
When did New Adventure Island come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
New Adventure Island was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992.
Who made New Adventure Island?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is New Adventure Island multiplayer?
No. New Adventure Island is a single-player game.
How long does New Adventure Island take to play?
As a platformer, New Adventure Island 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 New Adventure Island 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.