Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise is a classic side-scrolling platformer released for the Game Boy in 1993. Developed by Now Production and published by Hudson Soft, this portable entry is actually a direct adaptation of the NES game Adventure Island 3. As Master Higgins, players must navigate through eight distinct islands to rescue his girlfriend after she is abducted by aliens. The game successfully translates the fast-paced, tropical platforming of its console counterpart to the handheld screen, complete with the signature ridable dinosaur companions and a sprawling world map.
How to Play
Your objective is to guide Master Higgins to the end of each stage before his vitality meter depletes, which requires constantly collecting fruit along the way. You can find weapons like stone axes and boomerangs inside eggs to fight off island wildlife, as well as rescue different dinosaur companions that offer unique movement and attack abilities.
- Movement: Arrow Keys
- Jump: Z
- Attack / Run: X (Hold X while moving to run)
- Start / Pause: Enter
- Select: Shift
Tips for Success
- Conserve your dinosaurs: Unlike previous entries, you have an inventory system on the map screen. If a stage looks difficult, you can equip a dinosaur or weapon before entering it, or store them for later boss fights.
- Watch your vitality: Higgins’ health constantly drains over time. Never stop moving for too long, and prioritize collecting fruit over defeating every single enemy.
- Know your mounts: Each dinosaur has distinct advantages. The Red Camptosaurus breathes fire and can swim in lava, the Blue Camptosaurus shoots ice on slippery surfaces, and the Pteranodon lets you fly over difficult platforming sections.
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