Adventure Island 2
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Game Title:Adventure Island 2
System:Nintendo NES
Players:1 Player
Genre:Platform
Developer(s):Hudson Soft
Release Date(s):1991 - JAP/US
1992 -EU |
Adventure Island 2 is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Now Production and published by Hudson Soft that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. It is the sequel to Adventure Island and the second game in the series for the NES. While the first game was an adaptation of the arcade game Wonder Boy, Adventure Island 2 is entirely original work, as were all the subsequent Adventure Island games therefore after.
Princess Leilani may be safe, but her sister, the sweet and beautiful Tina, has just been kidnapped by the Evil Witch Doctor's persistent followers. Eight perilous islands are in control of the various monster minions, although four friendly dinosaurs will gladly ally themselves with those willing to brave the islands' dangers and defeat their common oppressors. Thinking of how grateful his favorite lady will be when he comes to her rescue, Master Higgins embarks on a daunting quest to save the princess.
The rules of the game are the same as those in the original Adventure Island, with the main new feature being the addition of an inventory system. Before you begin a stage, you get to choose which of Higgins' animal friends to bring (thats, if you have rescued any), as well as whether or not to bring one of the stone hammers you might have accumulated.
The checkpoint system has been eliminated, so if you die in the middle of a stage, you then must restart from the very beginning. However, the stages are significantly shorter than in the previous game. When you strike a place where a hidden egg is located, it will play a different noise that will serve as an indicator of its location. The bonus zones are now accessed by picking up a key located inside these hidden eggs. Some of these keys will also transport you to an item room or a shortcut to the next island. The boss of each island awaits you on a specific stage at the beginning. However, if you are defeated while fighting a boss, the boss will move to another area, forcing you, not only to clear his current stage, but also another one in order to fight the boss. There are four types of dinosaur friends that Higgins can ride. These animal friends are summoned when you collect a playing card suit hidden inside an egg. And the Verdict is...
Adventure Island 2 is a polished, prehistoric platformer with a sunny presentation and fun, fresh ideas. The compact levels are perfect for portable play, ride-able dinosaurs add variety and personality, and the whole game is packed full of brightly coloured cartoon charm. If you're looking for a retro adventure with a feel of its own, you won't go wrong island-hopping with this classic. |
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