Super Adventure Island II is a quirky, charming platformer that stands out on the SNES. Unlike the original, it focuses on exploration and has light RPG elements – kinda like if you mixed a classic platformer with a tiny bit of Metroid. The music is catchy, the visuals are surprisingly detailed for the system, and figuring out new routes and upgrades is satisfying. Some of the random encounters can get annoying, but overall it's a unique and fun adventure if you're into retro games.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024


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