Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer

Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind

Certified classic

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperAccolade
PublisherAccolade
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBubsy
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Accolade.

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.

It is part of the Bubsy series; on the Genesis you can also try Bubsy 2. The series also appears on other systems with Bubsy 3D (PS1) and Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (SNES). Accolade also made Zero Tolerance, Barkley Shut Up and Jam! and Combat Cars for the Genesis.

Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind 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.

Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind cheats & codes

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

Infinite TimeFF00E9:59
Infinite LivesFF023B:09
Chapter ModifierFF0249:XX

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Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind walkthroughs & guides

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Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind FAQ

When did Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind come out on the Genesis?

Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind?

It was developed by Accolade.

Is Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind multiplayer?

Yes. Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind take to play?

As a platformer, Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind 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 Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind 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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