Barney's Hide & Seek Game Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer

Barney's Hide & Seek Game

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Developed by Realtime Associates and published by SEGA, Barney's Hide & Seek Game arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a platformer.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Realtime Associates also made Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Warlock and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure for the Genesis.

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 Genesis 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 Barney's Hide & Seek Game 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.

Barney's Hide & Seek Game gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

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Barney's Hide & Seek Game FAQ

When did Barney's Hide & Seek Game come out on the Genesis?

Barney's Hide & Seek Game was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Barney's Hide & Seek Game?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by SEGA.

Is Barney's Hide & Seek Game multiplayer?

No. Barney's Hide & Seek Game is a single-player game.

How long does Barney's Hide & Seek Game take to play?

As a platformer, Barney's Hide & Seek Game 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 Barney's Hide & Seek Game 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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