Solomon no Kagi 2 - Coolmintou Kyuushutsu Sakusen (Japan)
also known as Fire 'n Ice
NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in 1992
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✪ Reviewed on October 2, 2024
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A Tecmo ice puzzle game, spiritual sequel to Solomon's Key. Create and destroy ice blocks to solve puzzles. Addictive, elegant, very well balanced. One of the best NES puzzle games.
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Category
Shooter1 player3+
Description
Solomon's Key sequel featuring Dana exploring new more complex rooms. Published by Tecmo, released in Japan in 1992. Dana with new block mechanics and more elaborate rooms. Second Solomon no Kagi on Famicom.
Solomon no Kagi 2 - Coolmintou Kyuushutsu Sakusen review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB📅18/09/1992
Published by Tecmo
Solomon no Kagi 2 - Coolmintou Kyuushutsu Sakusen (NES) price, value & rarity
The Tecmo Famicom sequel to the Solomon's Key puzzle, Japan-exclusive under this subtitle, released in 1991. The Japanese cart is markedly rarer boxed than the first entry due to a modest end-of-cycle print, and keeps a more structured puzzle design than the European PAL version distributed as 'Solomon's Key 2'. Intact boxed CIB is valued by Tecmo Famicom collectors, and the cote climbs steadily.
An underrated gem
A disguised prequel to Solomon's Key, this puzzle game serves up around a hundred fiendishly clever screens where you freeze water to trap enemies and make your way forward. Released late in the console's life, it slipped under the radar. A refined, gradually escalating brain-teaser, perfect for fans of demanding puzzles.
Is Solomon no Kagi 2 - Coolmintou Kyuushutsu Sakusen still worth playing in 2026?
A Tecmo puzzler, Fire 'n Ice has you play a little wizard who creates and moves ice blocks to put out flames and solve screens with crisp but devious logic. A sequel to Solomon's Key, this thinking puzzler shines through the elegance of its puzzles, their clever progression and a real sense of satisfaction with each solution found. The presentation stays charming and the pace measured. A gem to rediscover for fans of cerebral retro puzzling and finely chiseled game design.
