Funny World and Balloon Boy Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shooter / Action

Funny World and Balloon Boy

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperAV Artisan
PublisherRealtec
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by AV Artisan and published by Realtec, Funny World and Balloon Boy arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a shooter. It blends shooter 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. Among the 24 Genesis shooters in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Funny World and Balloon Boy 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)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Funny World and Balloon Boy is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Funny World and Balloon Boy gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Funny World and Balloon Boy walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Funny World and Balloon Boy FAQ

When did Funny World and Balloon Boy come out on the Genesis?

Funny World and Balloon Boy was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Funny World and Balloon Boy?

It was developed by AV Artisan and published by Realtec.

Is Funny World and Balloon Boy multiplayer?

No. Funny World and Balloon Boy is a single-player game.

How long does Funny World and Balloon Boy take to play?

As a shooter, Funny World and Balloon Boy 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.

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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