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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Beetlejuice
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Rareware and published by LJN, Beetlejuice arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Beetlejuice is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Beetlejuice cheats & codes
46 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZOIYKVK |
|---|---|
| 1 Life | PEOAAALA |
| 6 Lives | TEOAAALA |
| 9 Lives | PEOAAALE |
| Infinite Hits | AAOITYPA |
| Infinite Hits/Life Outside Houses | VZOSYYSE |
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Beetlejuice FAQ
When did Beetlejuice come out on the NES?
Beetlejuice was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Beetlejuice?
It was developed by Rareware and published by LJN.
Is Beetlejuice multiplayer?
No. Beetlejuice is a single-player game.
How long does Beetlejuice take to play?
As an action game, Beetlejuice 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 Beetlejuice 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.