Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics is a platformer for the Super Nintendo that builds on its predecessor's co-op gameplay by integrating adventure and RPG elements. Players collect coins throughout the levels to buy items from Tiki Village, including health-restoring meat and upgrades for their hut. The game features a password system for progress tracking and an overhead map allowing exploration of various levels.
Improving on the original's platformer/brawler co-op gameplay, this game adds adventure and role-playing game elements that create a more involving experience compared to the first game. You can now collect coins in the levels to purchase items from Tiki Village, such as meat to recover your health, or even remodel your hut back at your home village. The game also uses a password system to track your progress. The game also shifts to an overhead map so you can wander to whichever level you wish, and return to completed levels to earn more money or power-ups.