Johnny Bazookatone PS1 box art

PlayStation · Platformer

Johnny Bazookatone

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperArc Developments
PublisherEidos Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Johnny Bazookatone is a platformer released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Arc Developments and published by Eidos Interactive.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Johnny Bazookatone 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've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Johnny Bazookatone 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.

Johnny Bazookatone gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Johnny Bazookatone cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Joker CommandD00B5A34 ????
Infinite energy800B5A08 0003
Infinite lives800B5A04 0003
Invincible80094AA4 003C
Moon Jump while holding Square-Button ROM-Version 2.2 or higher required80035C4A ACC2 E30B5A34 007F 80035C4A 3C00

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Johnny Bazookatone walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Johnny Bazookatone FAQ

When did Johnny Bazookatone come out on the PS1?

Johnny Bazookatone was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Johnny Bazookatone?

It was developed by Arc Developments and published by Eidos Interactive.

Is Johnny Bazookatone multiplayer?

No. Johnny Bazookatone is a single-player game.

How long does Johnny Bazookatone take to play?

As a platformer, Johnny Bazookatone 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 Johnny Bazookatone 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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