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The Goonies II

The Goonies II leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

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EXECUTION5 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like The Goonies II

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Terraria cover art
TerrariaPure Optimization · 2D sandbox

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

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Tomb Raider cover art
Tomb RaiderPracticed Mastery · action-adventure platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - First-run trap and secret locations are unknown

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart cover art
Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartPracticed Mastery · action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Unknown encounters on first run.

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Metroid cover art
MetroidPracticed Mastery · exploration platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - route and item knowledge transforms the game

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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow cover art
Castlevania: Aria of SorrowPure Optimization · metroidvania RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Modest action timing

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night cover art
Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightPure Optimization · metroidvania RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Action combat with modest demands

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SteamWorld Dig 2 cover art
SteamWorld Dig 2Practiced Mastery · mining platformer metroidvania

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemies only

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Out of This World cover art
Out of This WorldPracticed Mastery · cinematic platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 6) - Precise jump and laser timing within tight scripted windows

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Donkey Kong Bananza cover art
Donkey Kong BananzaPracticed Mastery · 3D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Buried secrets unknown until dug up

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The Legend of Zelda cover art
The Legend of ZeldaPracticed Mastery · action adventurecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Dead Rising 2 cover art
Dead Rising 2Practiced Mastery · open-world survival actioncross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Dino Crisis 2 cover art
Dino Crisis 2Practiced Mastery · action horrorcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
1987
Developer
Konami Industry
Franchise
The Goonies
Platforms
Arcade, NES
Modes
Single player
IGDB users
67/100
ShooterPlatformAdventureAction