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Paperboy 2
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Paperboy 2 is an action arcade-style game developed by Tengen and released in 1991 for DOS. Players take on the role of a paperboy delivering newspapers from a moving bicycle along residential streets. The primary objective is to throw newspapers onto house porches while avoiding obstacles such as cars, fire hydrants, trees, and pedestrians. The game features a side-scrolling perspective where players control the bicycle's left and right movement using keyboard controls. Successful newspaper deliveries earn points, while missed throws or collisions with obstacles result in damage and score penalties. Paperboy 2 progresses through multiple neighborhood stages, each increasing in difficulty. The gameplay emphasizes quick reflexes and precise timing as players balance speed with throwing accuracy.
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Paperboy 2 Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Paperboy 2 on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Paperboy 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Paperboy 2 on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Paperboy 2" DOS longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paperboy 2 released?
Paperboy 2 was released in 1991 for the DOS.
What type of game is Paperboy 2?
Paperboy 2 is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Paperboy 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Paperboy 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Paperboy 2 in the browser?
No. Paperboy 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Paperboy 2?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Paperboy 2 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Paperboy 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Paperboy 2. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
