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Game Boy · Action-Adventure / Adventure

Beavis and Butt-head

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SystemGame Boy
GenreAction-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperViacom New Media
PublisherGT Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesBeavis and Butt-Head
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Viacom New Media and published by GT Interactive, Beavis and Butt-head arrived on the Game Boy as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.

Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Beavis and Butt-Head series. The series also appears on other systems with Beavis and Butt-head (SNES) and Beavis and Butt-head (Genesis).

Beavis and Butt-head is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Beavis and Butt-head is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Beavis and Butt-head gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Beavis and Butt-head cheats & codes

9 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives0103F2D7
Infinite Health0130F1D7

See all Beavis and Butt-head cheats

Beavis and Butt-head walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Beavis and Butt-head FAQ

Who made Beavis and Butt-head?

It was developed by Viacom New Media and published by GT Interactive.

Is Beavis and Butt-head multiplayer?

No. Beavis and Butt-head is a single-player game.

How long does Beavis and Butt-head take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Beavis and Butt-head typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Beavis and Butt-head 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.

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