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Adventure Island

Adventure Island

?Sep 12, 1986?

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+4

6.7

3 hrs

Main Story

4 hrs

Story + Sides

4 hrs

Everything

3 hrs

All Styles

Game Help

Adventure Island [1988] Guide

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Adventure Island Review

7.5

good

Lucas M. Thomas

Official IGN Review

Summary

In Adventure Island players take on the role of Master Higgins, who sets out on a quest to save his princess.

Content Rating

Comic Mischief

Developers

Publishers

Nintendo,?Hudson Soft,?GTI Software

Franchises

Adventure Island

Features

Initial Release

Sep 12, 1986

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Adventure Island News

This Week in the Nintendo eShop

This Week in the Nintendo eShop

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Adventure Island - Wii U eShop Trailer

Adventure Island - Wii U eShop Trailer

Adventure Island Review

Adventure Island Review

Dec 2, 2011 - Master Higgins island-hops from the Game Boy to the 3DS.

Nintendo eShop Update: Bloobs on Adventure Island

Nintendo eShop Update: Bloobs on Adventure Island

Dec 1, 2011 - Hudson's island-hopping classic headlines the first December update.

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Standing in the Shadows Vol. 1: Now Production

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The Legend of Wonder Boy

The Legend of Wonder Boy

Nov 14, 2008 - Westone's platformers could hang with the best of them.

Wonder Boy Review

Wonder Boy Review

Mar 31, 2008 - The Sega Master System arrives as the Wii's newest Virtual Console.

Adventure Island Review

Adventure Island Review

Sep 18, 2007 - Hungry hungry Higgins.

Adventure Island Review

Adventure Island Review

Sep 18, 2007 - Hungry hungry Higgins.

Famicom Mini Box: Phase 2

Famicom Mini Box: Phase 2

Jun 9, 2004 - Nintendo unveils a new collectors' box for the Famicom Mini series.

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