Play Beethoven's 2nd - The Ultimate Canine Caper! Online

Beethoven's 2nd: The Ultimate Canine Caper came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, published by Hi Tech Expressions. It was part of that wave of mid-90s platformers based on movies, a familiar sight on the SNES alongside other licensed titles. The game follows the story from the film, putting you in the paws of the St. Bernard, Beethoven.

You control Beethoven through side-scrolling levels, using a bark to fend off enemies like squirrels and other neighborhood animals. Your main goal is to find and rescue your four lost puppies. You jump across platforms, pick up items with your mouth, and shake yourself dry if you get wet. The game is structured into four main scenes; in each, you first locate one of the puppies and then carry it back to their mother. The pacing is straightforward, though the controls can feel a bit stiff at times. Navigating the levels with a puppy in your mouth adds a deliberate, careful challenge to the action. Playing it feels like a simple, earnest mission to reunite a family.