Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Overview
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a side-scrolling action game. The player controls Kevin McAllister, who is separated from his family in New York City and must evade multiple threats.
Gameplay involves navigating environments by jumping over hazards and hostile characters. Kevin can collect various items, including weapons and health bonuses, to aid in his survival. The game presents a challenging scenario where being caught by pursuers or depleting Kevin's health results in the loss of a life, with three lives provided initially.
The narrative context involves Kevin using stolen credit cards at a hotel, which leads its staff to chase him. Simultaneously, the burglars Harry and Marv from the previous film are also pursuing him in the city, seeking retaliation.