Sunsoft's NES version of Gremlins 2, different from the Famicom. Solid action-platformer with an excellent Sunsoft soundtrack. Varied levels inspired by the film. Better than expected.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Gremlins 2 action platformer, American version. Published by Sunsoft, released in the USA in 1990. American version of the Gremlins 2 platformer on NES.
Gremlins 2 - The New Batch 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📅01/09/1990
Published by Sunsoft
Gremlins 2 - The New Batch (NES) price, value & rarity
The US version of Sunsoft's Gremlins 2 platformer, sought for the publisher's standing in the late-NES technical pantheon alongside Batman and Blaster Master. Its desirability rests on the game's recognised quality rather than scarcity, with clean complete copies drawing Sunsoft NES enthusiasts. Released in 1990 as the machine waned, it belongs to that final wave of polished third-party titles still in strong demand on the American market.
An underrated gem
Based on a movie license, this little Sunsoft title surprises with careful level design and a faithful atmosphere, where so many adaptations cut corners. Its somewhat repetitive action and short length tempered the enthusiasm. But fans of polished platformers will see an honest adaptation, smarter than it first appears.
Is Gremlins 2 - The New Batch 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.
