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PaperBoy 2

DOS - 1991
Also available on: Amiga - Amstrad CPC - Game Gear - Genesis - ZX Spectrum

In this superior sequel to arcade classic PaperBoy, you are back to deliver some more papers to a not-so-friendly neighborhood. However, this time, you can also play as PaperGirl (so as not to be appear sexist, naturally).

The neighbourhoods this time are a little strange, though - all the streets have castles in them! You will also have to dodge the likes of skateboarders, bouncing balls, ghosts (!), and the obligatory workmen carrying furniture or glass. The game has better graphics and is much faster than its predecessor - in fact, I think it's too fast. It also makes crashing into things a frequent occurrence, and your six lives will quickly run out. At least Mindscape adds sound effects to the game this time around, and the obstacles and levels are definitely more diverse than the original classic.

Overall, PaperBoy 2 is an excellent all-around update that doesn't change the tried-and-true concept of the original. The game is as incredibly addictive as ever -- so be warned. Two thumbs up, way up!

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

Steve Hoyland 13 Dec. 2021

While many Amiga games are my favourites, this port is perhaps one of the worst ever! Despite the huge overall power of the platform, this is a very poor example, eclipsed in graphics, sound and gameplay even by 8- bits such as the Amstrad CPC464. Why the people at Commodore decided to release such a poor version is debatable - but even if it was rushed to meet a deadline, it's still a disaster. Stick to any of the other versions, guys, don't bother with Amiga's poor offering!

0
few 21 Feb. 2018

how to run the game, please?

-3
gon 13 Feb. 2016

Good

1
Pink Floyd 21 May. 2014

This game had more bugs than Arachnophobia and A Bugs Life combined. It could have been fun but you die without hitting anything often for no reason.

-2
juzel 02 Apr. 2014

i love it

1
Wolfcat 15 Aug. 2013

I love this game! But how do i get it to play in full screen mode? I have D-Fend reloaded

0
Dk 14 Aug. 2013

It's cool

1
Lu 16 Dec. 2011

Codes:
middle street - route 5738
hard street - route 6479

1
collector rob 28 Jun. 2008

man i love this game, its a classic. played it alot when i was little and a little bit not that long ago (like couple years). good collectors game to keep. i recomend getting it and the first one.

0

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DOS version
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275 KB
Genesis version
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1 MB
Game Gear version
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134 KB
Beta version
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134 KB
Amiga version
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555 KB
ZX Spectrum version
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124 KB
Amstrad CPC version
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43 KB

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