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Paperboy
Sega Dreamcast · Action
Paperboy
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Atari Games |
| Publisher | Atari Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Paperboy |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Atari Games, Paperboy arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as an action game. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
Among the 30 Dreamcast action games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Paperboy series. The series also appears on other systems with Paperboy (NES) and Paperboy (N64). Atari Games also made Gauntlet Legends and San Francisco Rush 2049 for the Dreamcast.
Paperboy 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Paperboy is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Paperboy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Paperboy.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Paperboy FAQ
Who made Paperboy?
It was developed by Atari Games.
Is Paperboy multiplayer?
No. Paperboy is a single-player game.
How long does Paperboy take to play?
As an action game, Paperboy typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Paperboy 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.