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Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Beavis and Butt-head

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherViacom New Media
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesBeavis and Butt-Head
ESRBT
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by Realtime Associates and published by Viacom New Media, Beavis and Butt-head arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

It is part of the Beavis and Butt-Head series. The series also appears on other systems with Beavis and Butt-head (Genesis) and Beavis and Butt-head (Game Boy). Realtime Associates also made Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Warlock and Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill for the SNES.

Beavis and Butt-head supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Beavis and Butt-head is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Beavis and Butt-head gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Beavis and Butt-head cheats & codes

39 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With Half Energy (1st Life)D16C-0D0D
Start With Half Energy (After 1st Life)D161-AF0D
Almost Infinite EnergyC22C-AF08
Gun Power-Ups Worth 307DA8-C7DC
Gun Power-Ups Worth 5D9A8-C7DC
Infinite LivesC267-A70D

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Beavis and Butt-head walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Beavis and Butt-head FAQ

When did Beavis and Butt-head come out on the SNES?

Beavis and Butt-head was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Beavis and Butt-head?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by Viacom New Media.

Is Beavis and Butt-head multiplayer?

Yes. Beavis and Butt-head supports up to 2 players.

How long does Beavis and Butt-head take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Beavis and Butt-head 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 Beavis and Butt-head 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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