Play Adventure Island 2 Online

Game Overview

Adventure Island 2 is one of those NES sequels that actually improves on the original—you're still playing as Master Higgins, but now with way more options. The skateboard and stone axes are back, but the real game-changer is the dinosaurs. Each one handles totally differently: the blue one whips its tail, the red one breathes fire (obviously), and then there's a pterodactyl that lets you fly over gaps while dropping rocks on enemies. I always went for the swimming dinosaur when water levels showed up—way faster than awkwardly jumping between lily pads.

The islands get progressively trickier, with some brutal platforming sections that'll test your patience. But nailing a perfect run while riding a fire-breathing dino? That never gets old. Just watch out for those damn bees.