Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Arcade, Racing
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS, Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Publishers: Mindscape, Tec Toy
Paperboy 2: The Revenge
Paperboy 2 is a side-scrolling action game developed and published by Atari Games in 1991. It is the sequel to the 1985 arcade game Paperboy. The player controls a paperboy or papergirl who must deliver newspapers to houses while avoiding obstacles and hazards.
The game is set in a suburban neighborhood in the 1990s. The player must ride their bicycle down the street, avoiding obstacles such as cars, dogs, and pedestrians. They must also throw newspapers at the correct houses, while avoiding hitting people or objects.
There are a total of four levels in the game, each with its own unique set of obstacles and hazards. The first level is a quiet suburban street, while the second level is a busy city street. The third level is a construction site, and the fourth level is a amusement park.
The player can earn points by delivering newspapers to houses, and by performing stunts such as wheelies and jumps. They can also earn extra lives by collecting power-ups.
Paperboy 2 was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and humor. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis.
Gameplay
The player controls the paperboy or papergirl from a third-person perspective. The player must use the joystick to control the bike and the A button to throw newspapers. The player can also perform stunts by pressing the B button.
The game is played in a side-scrolling format. The player must scroll the screen to the right in order to progress. The player can also scroll the screen up and down to avoid obstacles.
The player must deliver newspapers to houses in order to score points. The player can also earn points by performing stunts. The player can earn extra lives by collecting power-ups.
Obstacles and Hazards
There are a number of obstacles and hazards that the player must avoid in Paperboy 2. These include:
- Cars
- Dogs
- Pedestrians
- Fences
- Barrels
- Constructions
- Cannonballs
The player can avoid these obstacles by swerving out of the way or by jumping over them. The player can also use the B button to perform stunts, which can help them to avoid obstacles.
Power-Ups
There are a number of power-ups that the player can collect in Paperboy 2. These include:
- Speed boost: This power-up gives the player a temporary speed boost.
- Invincibility: This power-up makes the player invincible for a short period of time.
- Extra life: This power-up gives the player an extra life.
The player can collect power-ups by riding over them. The power-ups will then appear in the player’s inventory. The player can use the power-ups by pressing the A button.
Legacy
Paperboy 2 is considered to be one of the classic arcade games of the 1990s. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and humor. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today.
Paperboy 2 has been featured in a number of different TV shows and movies. The game was also featured in the 2015 documentary film “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.”
Cultural Impact
Paperboy 2 has had a significant cultural impact. The game has been referenced in a number of different TV shows, movies, and songs. The game has also been parodied in a number of different media.
Paperboy 2 is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay, combined with its humor and charm, has made it a timeless classic.
Review Score
8/10
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