Bubba 'n' Stix Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action

Bubba 'n' Stix

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperCore Design
PublisherCore Design
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Bubba 'n' Stix is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Core Design. It blends platformer and action elements.

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.

Core Design also made Asterix and the Great Rescue, Asterix and the Power of the Gods and Wolfchild for the Genesis.

Bubba 'n' Stix is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Bubba 'n' Stix 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.

Bubba 'n' Stix gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Bubba 'n' Stix cheats & codes

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

Infinite HealthFFC485:07
Infinite LivesFFC483:09
Level ModifierFFC481:XX

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Bubba 'n' Stix walkthroughs & guides

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Bubba 'n' Stix FAQ

When did Bubba 'n' Stix come out on the Genesis?

Bubba 'n' Stix was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Bubba 'n' Stix?

It was developed by Core Design.

Is Bubba 'n' Stix multiplayer?

No. Bubba 'n' Stix is a single-player game.

How long does Bubba 'n' Stix take to play?

As a platformer, Bubba 'n' Stix 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 Bubba 'n' Stix 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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