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Paperboy 2
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Tengen
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Mega Drive
Domark (EU)
Sound driver:
Sega Mega Drive
GEMS
Genre: Action

















Number of players:
Sega Mega Drive
1-2
Sega Game Gear
1
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    US
    $59.9559.95[2] 301037-0150
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU
    T-88036-50
    Sega Mega Drive
    UK
    £39.9939.99[4][5] T-88036-50
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR
    044470
    Sega Game Gear
    US
    301037-0161
    Non-Sega versions

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    Paperboy 2 is the sequel to Paperboy. Initially released in arcades, it was ported to the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Game Gear in 1992 and 1993, respectively. The Game Gear version was exclusive to North America.

    Gameplay

    Paperboy 2 is much the same game as its predecessor, however it is now possible to both play as a papergirl and throw papers both left and right. Streets also have turns in them now, and it is possible to jump.

    Mega Drive version

    A and B throws the newspaper left and right, respectively. C jumps.

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Paperboy 2/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Logo-pdf.svg
    Mega Drive print advert in Sega Visions (US) #10: "November/December 1992" (1992-xx-xx)
    also published in:
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    Mega Drive print advert in Consoles + (FR) #20: "Mai 1993" (1993-0x-xx)
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    Mega Drive print advert in Sega Pro (DE) #7: "Mai 1993" (1993-04-xx)
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    Physical scans

    Mega Drive version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    {{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
    Based on
    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    40
    [11]
    Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
    73
    [12]
    Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
    53
    [13]
    GamesMaster (UK) PAL
    25
    [14]
    GamesMaster (UK)
    32
    [15]
    Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
    60
    [16]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    32
    [5]
    Mega Force (FR)
    24
    [17]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    62
    [18]
    MegaTech (UK) PAL
    58
    [19]
    Magazina Igrushek (RU)
    40
    [20]
    Play Time (DE) PAL
    65
    [21]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    40
    [22]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    63
    [23]
    Sega Zone (UK) PAL
    45
    [24]
    Sega Force (UK) PAL
    55
    [25]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    60
    [26]
    Sega Mega Drive
    49
    Based on
    17 reviews

    Paperboy 2

    Mega Drive, US
    Paperboy2 MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    Paperboy2 MD US Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Paperboy 2 MD US Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, EU
    Paperboy2 MD EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Paperboy2 MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, BR
    Paperboy2 MD BR Box.jpg
    Cover
    Paperboy2 MD BR Cart.jpg
    Cart

    Game Gear version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    {{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
    Based on
    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
    75
    [27]
    Game Players (US) NTSC-U
    50
    [28]
    Joystick (FR)
    58
    [29]
    Sega Game Gear
    61
    Based on
    3 reviews

    Paperboy 2

    Game Gear, US
    Paperboy2 GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPaperboy2 GG US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    Paperboy2 GG US Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Paperboy 2 GG US Manual.pdf
    Manual

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Game Gear
     ?
    CRC32 8b2c454b
    MD5 16899b0262f77cbbdf3dae252ec7fe29
    SHA-1 2fa97c21bfd9d3968c473b6fa4fb7485b6dfb35d
    256kB Cartridge (US/EU)

    References

    1. Sega Visions, "February/March 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 100
    2. VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "April 1993" (US; 1993-0x-xx), page 43
    3. 3.0 3.1 Sega Pro, "Juni 1993" (DE; 1993-05-28), page 45
    4. Sega Force, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-06), page 42
    5. 5.0 5.1 Mega, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 59
    6. Sega Visions, "June/July 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 97
    7. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 99
    8. Game Informer, "January/February 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 68
    9. Electronic Games (1992-1995), "February 1993" (US; 1993-01-12), page 34
    10. Sega Visions, "February/March 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 65
    11. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 230
    12. Electronic Games (1992-1995), "March 1993" (US; 1993-02-09), page 59
    13. Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 77
    14. GamesMaster, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-18), page 74
    15. GamesMaster (UK) "Series 2, episode 21" (1993-02-18, 24:00) (+7:03)
    16. Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 40
    17. Mega Force, "Avril 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 94
    18. Mega Fun, "08/93" (DE; 1993-07-21), page 77
    19. MegaTech, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-20), page 50
    20. Magazina Igrushek, "3/1995" (RU; 1995-xx-xx), page 72
    21. Play Time, "9/93" (DE; 1993-08-04), page 112
    22. Sega Power, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-06-03), page 50
    23. Sega Pro, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-04-08), page 46
    24. Sega Zone, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-xx), page 66
    25. Sega Force, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-06), page 40
    26. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 133
    27. Electronic Games (1992-1995), "October 1993" (US; 1993-09-23), page 88
    28. Game Players, "Vol. 6 No. 12 December 1993" (US; 1993-1x-xx), page 196
    29. Joystick, "Octobre 1992" (FR; 1992-xx-xx), page 157


    Paperboy 2

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