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Sega Game Gear · Action / Sports
Paperboy
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Sports |
| Developer | Tiertex |
| Publisher | Tengen |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Paperboy |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear, Paperboy is an action game developed by Tiertex and published by Tengen. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985. It blends action and sports elements.
Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Paperboy series; on the Game Gear you can also try Paperboy 2. The series also appears on other systems with Paperboy (NES) and Paperboy (N64). Tiertex also made FIFA International Soccer, Star Wars and Desert Strike for the Game Gear.
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 cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2 Lives | 012-3CF-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | 062-3CF-E66 |
| Start With 10 Lives | 092-3CF-E66 |
| Infinite Lives | 00C-57F-19E |
| Start With 5 Papers | 052-41F-C42 |
| Start With 15 Papers | 0F2-41F-C42 |
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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Paperboy FAQ
Who made Paperboy?
It was developed by Tiertex and published by Tengen.
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.