Gremlins 2 on Famicom in an action version different from the NES release. Sunsoft adapts the film with unusual care for a licensed game. Original mechanics and faithful atmosphere.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Action platformer based on the Gremlins 2 film featuring Gizmo battling mutant Gremlins. Published by Sunsoft, released in Japan in 1990. Gizmo in side-scrolling view eliminating Gremlins with varied weapons. Famicom adaptation of the Gremlins 2 film.
Gremlin 2 - Shinshu Tanjou review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,19 MB📅14/12/1990
Published by Sunsoft
Gremlin 2 - Shinshu Tanjou (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The Japanese version of Sunsoft's Gremlins 2 platformer, this Shinshu Tanjou benefits from the publisher's technical reputation on Famicom, prized for its music and graphics. Its collector appeal comes from the differing box from the US release and the aesthetic polish typical of late-Famicom Sunsoft. Kept Japanese, it rounds out Sunsoft's catalogue of film-licence adaptations, whose well-crafted titles hold genuine demand.
Is Gremlin 2 - Shinshu Tanjou still worth playing in 2026?
An action platformer from Sunsoft based on the film, Gremlins 2 has Gizmo fight the mutant Gremlins across varied levels inspired by the Clamp tower. The polished art direction, the fluidity and the inventiveness of the settings show Sunsoft's craft on the NES, and the mood faithful to the film appeals. The gameplay stays classic but effective. For someone nostalgic for the film or a fan of polished retro licensed platforming, the title keeps a definite charm and an above average production.
