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The Adventures of Bayou Billy
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
The Adventures of Bayou Billy is a beat 'em up released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Konami.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 20 NES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Adventures of Bayou Billy is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
The Adventures of Bayou Billy cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | GZOVLLVG |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AAETAGZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IAETAGZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AAETAGZE |
| Easy Mode! | EVGENY |
| Gliding Billy | ANIELT |
The Adventures of Bayou Billy walkthroughs & guides
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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.
The Adventures of Bayou Billy FAQ
When did The Adventures of Bayou Billy come out on the NES?
The Adventures of Bayou Billy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made The Adventures of Bayou Billy?
It was developed by Konami.
Is The Adventures of Bayou Billy multiplayer?
No. The Adventures of Bayou Billy is a single-player game.
How long does The Adventures of Bayou Billy take to play?
As a beat 'em up, The Adventures of Bayou Billy 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 The Adventures of Bayou Billy 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.