The Japanese name for Joe and Mac 2, a prehistoric Hudson platformer. More exploratory than the first, for franchise fans.
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Platformer2 players3+
Description
Sequel to Joe & Mac in a tropical environment with new bosses. Published by Data East, released in Japan in 1994. Two cavemen in side-scrolling view, new weapons and varied prehistoric bosses. Second Tatakae Genshijin episode on Super Famicom.
Tatakae Genshijin 2 - Rookie no Bouken review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,32 MB📅22/07/1994
Published by Data East
Tatakae Genshijin 2 - Rookie no Bouken (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Original Japanese release of Joe & Mac 2, which stayed exclusive to Japan as Tatakae Genshijin 2. No Western edition ever existed, making this the only way to own the Data East sequel. The Super Famicom cardboard box and spine card draw platformer fans and series completists. More exploratory than the first game, it holds genuine import-cult appeal, with value resting on a clean complete copy and true scarcity outside Japan.
Is Tatakae Genshijin 2 - Rookie no Bouken still worth playing in 2026?
The Japanese version of Congo's Caper, this entry in Data East's Joe & Mac series swaps the prehistoric beat 'em up for an action platformer where the hero transforms as he clears stages. The dynamic pace, the transformations and the cartoon humour give the title real pep. The repetitive structure and uneven difficulty cap the interest. A likeable retro platformer for fans of the prehistoric genre and of Data East's 16 bit touch.
