Defender Classic
Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Beany Bopper
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Sirius |
| Publisher | Fox Video Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Sirius and published by Fox Video Games, Beany Bopper arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1982 include Custer's Revenge, River Raid and Haunted House.
Sirius also made Fantastic Voyage, Deadly Duck and Fast Eddie for the 2600.
Beany Bopper is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Beany Bopper is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Beany Bopper walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Beany Bopper FAQ
When did Beany Bopper come out on the 2600?
Beany Bopper was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Beany Bopper?
It was developed by Sirius and published by Fox Video Games.
Is Beany Bopper multiplayer?
No. Beany Bopper is a single-player game.
How long does Beany Bopper take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Beany Bopper typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Beany Bopper on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.