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Richard Scarry's Busytown
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| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Novotrade |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | EC |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, Richard Scarry's Busytown is a racing game developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
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.
Novotrade also made Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco: The Tides of Time and Ecco Jr. for the Genesis.
Richard Scarry's Busytown supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Richard Scarry's Busytown is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Richard Scarry's Busytown cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Food Modifier (On Left) | FFCCBC:0000 |
|---|---|
| Master Code | AJDA-AA96 |
Richard Scarry's Busytown 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.
Richard Scarry's Busytown FAQ
When did Richard Scarry's Busytown come out on the Genesis?
Richard Scarry's Busytown was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Richard Scarry's Busytown?
It was developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.
Is Richard Scarry's Busytown multiplayer?
Yes. Richard Scarry's Busytown supports up to 2 players.
How long does Richard Scarry's Busytown take to play?
As a racing game, Richard Scarry's Busytown typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Richard Scarry's Busytown 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.