Cheetahmen II is an infamous, unreleased action-platformer developed by Active Enterprises for the NES in 1992. Intended as a sequel to the minigame featured in the notorious Action 52 cartridge, the game is legendary for its severely unfinished state. Players take on the role of three mutant cheetahsโAries, Apollo, and Herculesโeach with different weapons, battling through levels filled with recycled assets and crippling bugs.
How to Play
Navigate each level by jumping over hazards and attacking enemies. The game swaps which Cheetahman you control between levels, altering your attack style. Due to coding errors, some bosses do not spawn or levels cannot be completed normally without utilizing glitches. For this NES release, use the arrow keys to move, Z to jump (A), X to attack (B), and Enter for Start.
Tips
- Do not expect a polished experience; the game is notoriously broken. Be prepared for enemies to behave erratically or for your attacks to pass straight through them.
- If you become stuck in a level where a boss refuses to appear, you may need to reset or look up specific glitches to clip past the broken triggers.
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