Beavis and Butt-Head Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

Beavis and Butt-Head

SystemSega Game Gear
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNuFX
PublisherViacom New Media
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBeavis and Butt-head
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Beavis and Butt-Head is a platformer developed by NuFX and published by Viacom New Media.

It is part of the Beavis and Butt-head series. NuFX also made Surf Ninjas and Taz-Mania for the Game Gear.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Beavis and Butt-Head is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Beavis and Butt-Head gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Beavis and Butt-Head cheats & codes

26 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 1 Life01B-0BD-E66
Start With 5 Lives05B-0BD-E66
Start With 9 Lives09B-0BD-E66
Almost Infinite Bulbs00B-5ED-3B7
Start With 1 Bulb01B-06D-E66
Start With 5 Bulbs05B-06D-E66

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Beavis and Butt-Head FAQ

Who made Beavis and Butt-Head?

It was developed by NuFX and published by Viacom New Media.

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 a platformer, Beavis and Butt-Head 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.

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