Play Goonies 2, The Online

Konami released The Goonies 2 for the NES in 1987, a time when licensed games often tried to capture the spirit of their source material with varying success. It was a sequel to an earlier Famicom title, though that first game never made it to North America. This one did, and it landed right in the middle of the console's life, offering a mix of platforming and adventure that felt ambitious for the era.

You control Mikey, searching screen by screen through a large interconnected environment to rescue your friends and a mermaid. You punch enemies, collect items like a yo-yo and a bubble gun, and use special tools to access new areas, such as a radar to find hidden doors or a rope to climb. The game requires careful exploration and backtracking as you gather keys and power-ups. It can feel a bit cryptic at times, with some objectives not clearly explained, but pushing through the challenges gives a real sense of discovery. Navigating the maze-like world and finally freeing a captured friend feels genuinely rewarding.