The Game Boy numbering for Hudson Soft's Adventure Island games is confusing: this 1993 cartridge, Takahashi Meijin no Bōken Jima III in Japan, is actually an adaptation of Adventure Island 3 on the NES. This time aliens have abducted Master Higgins's girlfriend, and he has to travel across eight islands, each guarded by a large boss, to rescue her.
The core rules are the series' signatures: Higgins's energy meter drains constantly, so collecting fruit keeps him alive, and stone axes and other weapons let him fight back. Five kinds of dinosaur companions hatch from eggs, each with its own abilities, and they absorb a hit before running off. The Game Boy version expands the inventory beyond what the NES version allowed, letting you store more items and helpers for later stages. It is regularly cited as one of the best straightforward platformers on the system, though some reviewers felt the alien theme was underused.
Tips for Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise
Never stop moving for long; the energy meter drains steadily, and fruit is the only way to refill it.
Save stronger dinosaur partners from your inventory for difficult islands rather than using them right away.
A dinosaur takes a hit for you, so ride it through dangerous stretches.
How to Play Adventure Island II
Click Play Now to launch Adventure Island II directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Master Higgins runs with the arrow keys; Z jumps and X throws his weapon, or holding X runs faster. Enter opens the inventory. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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What console is Adventure Island II for?
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What genre is Adventure Island II?
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