The Lost Vikings 2
The Lost Vikings 2 is the sequel to the classic puzzle-platformer, developed and published by Interplay Entertainment for the SNES, released in 1995, and it continues the adventures of the three Viking heroes. You control Erik, Baleog, and Olaf, each with unique abilities, and you must use their skills to solve puzzles and progress through levels, now with new abilities and new challenges.
The gameplay involves switching between the three Vikings, using Erik's speed and jumping, Baleog's sword and bow, and Olaf's shield, and you can also use new abilities like Erik's "kick" and Baleog's "grapple" to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. A unique feature is the "improved" gameplay – the sequel features new levels, new abilities, and improved graphics, providing a more polished and challenging puzzle-platforming experience. The levels include various new environments, each with unique puzzles and challenges.
The game features a health bar and a continue system, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The graphics are more detailed and colorful than the first game, with improved sprites and backgrounds, and the music is upbeat and adventurous, with a fun and playful soundtrack. Critics praised the new abilities, the improved graphics, and the continued fun puzzle-platforming, making it a great sequel and a solid game for the SNES. It supports two players. The Lost Vikings 2 is a fun and engaging puzzle-platformer that offers a great cooperative experience.