A Bug's Life

PlayStation · Platformer

A Bug's Life

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTraveller's Tales
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 14

A Bug's Life is a platformer released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 77 PS1 platformers in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

Traveller's Tales also made Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue, Mickey Mania and Rascal for the PS1.

A Bug's Life is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing A Bug's Life 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.

A Bug's Life walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

A Bug's Life FAQ

When did A Bug's Life come out on the PS1?

A Bug's Life was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made A Bug's Life?

It was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

Is A Bug's Life multiplayer?

No. A Bug's Life is a single-player game.

How long does A Bug's Life take to play?

As a platformer, A Bug's Life typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about A Bug's Life 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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