Super Adventure Island II

About

Super Adventure Island II casts you as Master Higgins, a bumbling hero trying to reunite with his wife after a storm separates them during their honeymoon. The game blends exploration with platforming challenges as you navigate tropical islands, solve puzzles, and battle oddball enemies. Alongside rescuing Tina, you’ll track a missing princess whose amnesia might hold clues to your own forgotten past. The SNES classic leans into its zany charm with colorful locales and a mix of action and dialogue-based progression. The game’s quirky humor and dual storylines set it apart, though its 1994 release means dated visuals by today’s standards. Community reviews on forums often highlight its nostalgic appeal and surprisingly tight level design for a retro title. While Metacritic lacks a formal score, fans praise the blend of slapstick moments and straightforward mechanics that keep it accessible. The split narrative between Higgins and Tina adds a layer of mystery that rewards attention to dialogue, making it a cult favorite among platformer enthusiasts.

Storyline

Following on from New Adventure Island, in this game Master Higgins, along with his wife Tina, are stricken by a storm while on their honeymoon. Both of them end up separated by the storm, and Master Higgins wakes up to find out that he does not remember anything. After exploring the island he is on, he finds out that the island is ruled by a king who recently found a girl that also suffers from amnesia and is appointed to become queen. However, she is mysteriously kidnapped and the king requests Higgins to find her. Higgins accepts the mission since he feels that the girl is able to help him recover his lost memories.