Game Boy · Puzzle / Platformer
Beetlejuice
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Beetlejuice is a puzzle game released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Rareware and published by LJN. It blends puzzle and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
Rareware also made Donkey Kong Land, Donkey Kong Land 2 and Donkey Kong Land III for the Game Boy.
Beetlejuice is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Beetlejuice is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Beetlejuice cheats & codes
22 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 1C7-E4C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FA7-EFC |
Beetlejuice 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.
Beetlejuice FAQ
When did Beetlejuice come out on the Game Boy?
Beetlejuice was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Beetlejuice?
It was developed by Rareware and published by LJN.
Is Beetlejuice multiplayer?
No. Beetlejuice is a single-player game.
How long does Beetlejuice take to play?
As a puzzle game, Beetlejuice 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 Beetlejuice 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.