Super Adventure Island II
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π 7.5/10
(Super Nintendo - US, Action & Adventure)
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$224.27
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Developed by:
Make
Published by:
Hudson Soft
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
Master Higgins finally marries his lovely girlfriend Tina. But out of nowhere, a powerful tropical cyclone destroyed the idyllic mood of their honeymoon. And not only this: it separated the ardent lovers again. After the winds stopped blowing, Tina found herself somewhere on a tropical coast. As for Master Higgins, he went to the king of Waku-Waku and, along with his main quest to save his brand new wife, got an assignment to rescue a princess as well, whom the king was about to marry. Is there a connection between those two events?
Super Adventure Island II is a platform game. What distinguishes it from most other games of its type (including its own predecessor) are its light role-playing and puzzle-solving elements, comparable to those of Dragon's Trap. The player can navigate Master Higgins on his raft on the overhead map, docking at different islands. Most of these islands are inaccessible in the beginning, but as the player completes stages and receives the necessary items, new areas open up, including interconnected passages.
The islands themselves are large platform stages. Some areas are optional and contain items that permanently increase Master Higgins' health, as well as various weapons, armor, and magic abilities. Switch-manipulating and other types of puzzles must sometimes be solved to access these areas. Regular enemies drop health- and magic-restoring items, as well as coins, while boss enemies often award the player with a key item necessary to advance. Money can be spent on resting in inns, better equipment in shops, and new abilities learned at specific locations. The player can also visit a casino and gamble for money. The game can be saved anywhere, but reverts to the "hub" Waku-Waku island when reloaded.
eBay Product ID:
4871 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-E4-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this side-scrolling platform adventure, a shipwrecked and amnesiac Master Higgins must embark on a quest to rescue a kidnapped maiden, unaware that she is actually his lost wife, Tina. Players guide the chubby hero across tropical islands, braving various hazards and enemies to save the maiden and help Higgins recover his lost memories.
Story
The Beginning of the New Adventure
After his disastrous relationship with Jungle Jane, our chubby hero, Master Higgins finally finds true happiness with his new love, Tina. Things couldn't have been going any better for Master Higgins as he sailed across the beautiful, tropical waters with his beautiful, tropical wife. But little did he know that trouble loomed just over the horizon.
For suddenly, Master Higgins' luxury raft was struck by a vicious hurricane. Tossed about by the raging storm, the raft was torn to pieces, casting Master Higgins and Tina into the churning waters.
A Hero Lost
Lying senseless like a beached whale on the sandy shores of a deserted island, Master Higgins awakes to find that he's lost his memory. Though he could recollect nothing of his past, he knew deep down inside that there was a certain, special someone in his life -- someone that he must find at all cost.
With the determination of a warrior, Master Higgins sets out to explore the island, in search of a clue that could lead him to his lost past.
Tina's Fate
While Master Higgins was out exploring the island, Tina had also survived the storm. She had landed on Waku-Waku Island and -- wouldn't you know it -- she had also lost her memory.
Helpless and alone, Tina was taken in by the good king of Waku-Waku while she recovered her health. What else can you expect, but for the king to fall in love with the beautiful Tina. Soon the two were to be married and on the day of the glorious wedding, Master Higgins just happens to find his way to Waku-Waku Island on his handmade raft.
The Kidnapping
And how can this adventure story be complete without a terrible villain. So into the picture comes a beastly buzzard which swoops down to kidnap Tina while she was about to exchange wedding vows with the king.
By coincidence -- and we're stretching it a bit here -- Master Higgins happens to pass in front of the castle when Tina is being kidnapped. He hears her scream for help and the voice strikes a familiar chord somewhere deep in his memory. But this thought quickly leaves him and Master Higgins is left with an empty feeling in his heart.
A Royal Request
Grasping at this brief flashback, Master Higgins enters the castle to find the owner of the somewhat familiar voice. The king sees this stranger in his castle and recognizes him as the renowned hero, Master Higgins.
The king explains to Master Higgins how his wife-to-be had been kidnapped and asks him to rescue this fair maiden -- another must in an adventure. So Master Higgins unknowingly sets off on a journey to find, not only the maiden, but who he really is.
AND THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES!
How to Play
The Main and Sub Screens
When Master Higgins leaves Waku-Waku Island to start his adventure, he'll find himself on the world Map where you can guide his raft from island to island. While traveling between the islands, Master Higgins may encounter the Meanies.
When you have a run-in with the Meanies, the World Map will change to the Main Screen. This Main Screen is also displayed when you choose to explore an island.
Main Screen Displays
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Weapon display: This box displays the weapon you are currently carrying.
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Life bottle: This displays your health. If you are hurt, the contents of your life bottle will decrease. When all your life bottles are empty, the game will end.
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Magic display: This box displays the magic you are currently capable of using.
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Magic bottle: This displays the amount of magic energy you have.
Accessing the Sub Screen
Press the X Button to switch to this screen. While you are in this screen you will be able to make selections to manage your equipment and view your progress.
Sub Screen Selections
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Return: Returns you to the Main Screen.
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Weapon: Opens the Weapons Screen for selecting the weapon you wish to carry.
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Armor: Opens the Armor Screen for selecting the armor you wish to wear.
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Shield: Opens the Shield Screen for selecting the shield you wish to carry.
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Magic: Opens the Magic Screen for selecting the magic you wish to use.
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Equipment: Opens the Equipment Screen for selecting the different stones/items which are needed to lower the gates on or between the islands.
Sub Screen Information
The Sub Screen also displays the following information:
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New moves such as shove, which you learn as you progress in the game.
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The amount of coins you have collected.
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Whether you have the Magic Wand or not.
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The Magic Spells that you've collected to get to Fuwa-Fuwa Island.
Sub Screen Navigation and Saving
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Stage: Displays a map for all islands your are on with the exception of Waku-Waku.
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World: By selecting this command while you are traveling between islands, it will show your current location on the world map.
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Save: Select this command when you wish to save your adventure. You can save an adventure anytime during gameplay. When you continue your adventure at a later time, you will start once again from Waku-Waku Island.
Controls
Control Pad (Left/Right)
Move Master Higgins left and right
Control Pad (Up/Down)
Move Master Higgins up and down the vines
Control Pad (Down)
Duck to avoid the meanies
Control Pad (Up)
Talk to people (when standing in front of a person), Read the engravings on the stone (when standing in front of a stone), Open the treasure boxes (when standing in front of a treasure box), or Enter a cave (when standing in front of a cave)
X-Button
View the Sub Screen
A-Button
Confirm the choices made in the Sub Screen, or activate magic during gameplay
B-Button
Jump
Y-Button
Punch or swing your sword
Y-Button + Control Pad (Left/Right)
Run
Select Button
Not used during gameplay
L-Button
Not used during gameplay
R-Button
Not used during gameplay
Start Button
Start the game at the Title Screen (not used during gameplay)
Tips & Maps
Shove
Once you learn this trick you will be able to move objects by just standing next to it and pushing the Control Pad in the direction you wish to move the object.
Down Jab
You will be able to break blocks with triangles which point down on them, once you learn this trick. To Down Jab, jump up, push the Control Pad down then push the Y-Button when coming down.
Up Jab
With this smashing blow, like the Down Jab, you'll be able to break the blocks with triangles which point up on them. Jump up with the Control Pad pushed up and push the Y-Button to destroy the blocks.
Items & Weapons
Fist
When there's nothing else, use brute force.
Silver Sword
The basic weapon. Nothing fancy but it works.
Fire Sword
Best suited for the ice island of Hiya-Hiya.
Ice Sword
Best suited for the volcanic island of Boa-Boa.
Thunder Sword
Best suited for the aquatic island of Puka-Puka.
Crystal Sword
Best suited for the desert island of Sala-Sala.
Power Sword
You'll need this to break through the rocks that block your way on Fuwa-Fuwa.
Light Sword
The all-round best sword. Only available at the casino.
Dagger
Throw these at the Meanies from a distance.
Fireballs
Circles you with fireballs. The best weapon to use when you're surrounded by Meanies.
Boomerang
Tried and true weapon of Master Higgins. Only available at the casino.
Ax
The old favorite of Master Higgins and stronger than the Dagger, it'll work well when fighting from a distance. Only available at the casino.
Shovel
Comes in handy when digging to find treasure boxes. It can also be used as a weapon. Be careful, because you'll be without armor and shield when you're equipped with the shovel.
Fire Armor
Best suited for the ice island of Hiya-Hiya.
Ice Armor
Best suited for the volcanic island of Boa-Boa.
Aqua Armor
Best suited for the aquatic island of Puka-Puka.
Light Armor
The all round best armor, but available only at the casino.
Fire Shield
Like the Fire Sword and Armor, works best on Hiya-Hiya.
Ice Shield
Like the Ice Sword and Armor, works best on Boa-Boa.
Aqua Shield
Like the Aqua Sword and Armor, works best on Puka-Puka.
Light Shield
Like the Light Sword and Armor, an all round shield that's only available at the casino.
Feather
Takes Master Higgins back to the beginning stages of the island he's on.
Recovery
Restores Master Higgins' health by half a heart.
Tie
Temporarily stops the movement of the Meanies.
Wing
Transports you to any island on the world map.
Blizzard
Attacks the Meanies with a snow storm.
Power Boost
Temporarily makes Master Higgins invincible.
Blaze
Attacks the Meanies with a fire storm.
Cure
Fully restores health.
Ice Bell
When used on the platform at the entrance of Hiya-Hiya Island, the bell will summon an Ice Giant to destroy the gate which blocks your entrance into the island.
Sun Ring
When used on the platform at the entrance of Boa-Boa Island, the ring will cause a volcano to erupt and destroy the gate which blocks your entrance into the island.
Power Fan
When used on the platform at the entrance of Puka-Puka Island, the fan will cause a hurricane which will destroy the gate which blocks your entrance into the island.
Elven Flute
Use the flute on the platforms in the stone monuments of the five islands. This will open the gates of each island which block your way to the Magic Spells.
Light, Sun, Star, Aqua and Moon Stones
When used on the platforms of the corresponding gates, these stones will open the gates which block Master Higgins' way to the other islands.
Life bottle
When found this item will increase the maximum capacity of Master Higgins' health by half a heart.
Magic bottle
When found this item will increase the maximum amount of magic force Master Higgins has by one bottle. Each time you find this bottle Master Higgins will learn a new magic.
Coins
This is hard cash. The extra cash will come in handy when you visit the casino shop to buy special weapons, armor and shield.
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