Irritating Stick PS1 box art

PlayStation · Puzzle / Action

Irritating Stick

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenrePuzzle, Action
DeveloperSaurus
PublisherJaleco Entertainment
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Irritating Stick is a puzzle game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Saurus and published by Jaleco Entertainment. It blends puzzle and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 42 PS1 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.

Irritating Stick supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Irritating Stick is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Irritating Stick gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Irritating Stick cheats & codes

15 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Joker CommandD004EF30 ????
Infinite Lives80050500 0002
Infinite Time80050610 06E5
P1 Infinite Lives8004EF60 0002
P2 Infinite Lives8004EF64 0002
P1 Infinite Time8004F068 06E2

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Irritating Stick walkthroughs & guides

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Irritating Stick FAQ

When did Irritating Stick come out on the PS1?

Irritating Stick was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Irritating Stick?

It was developed by Saurus and published by Jaleco Entertainment.

Is Irritating Stick multiplayer?

Yes. Irritating Stick supports up to 8 players.

How long does Irritating Stick take to play?

As a puzzle game, Irritating Stick 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 Irritating Stick 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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