The Goonies II is a 1987 action-adventure platformer developed by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). As Mikey, your goal is to rescue the other six Goonies and Annie the Mermaid from the clutches of the Fratelli family. The game uniquely blends side-scrolling platforming action with first-person, point-and-click adventure mechanics whenever you enter one of the many doors scattered throughout the Fratelli hideout.
How to Play
Navigate the interconnected hideout, defeating enemies with your yo-yo, bombs, and slingshot while searching for your friends. In the platforming sections, use the D-pad to move, press A to jump, and press B to attack. When you enter a door, the game shifts to a first-person perspective where you must use a menu to investigate rooms, collect items, and uncover secret passages. (In your browser, the NES D-pad is mapped to the arrow keys, with Z for B, X for A, Enter for Start, and Shift for Select).
Tips
Be sure to hit the walls, ceilings, and floors during the first-person adventure segmentsโmany crucial items like the boomerang, keys, and the transceivers are hidden behind seemingly empty spaces. Also, pay close attention to the layout of the map; the front and back of the hideout are connected by warp doors, which you will need to use frequently to reach all the captured Goonies.
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