Guide Note

Beavis and Butt-Head is an action game where the title characters try to find missing GWAR concert tickets. The characters are based on an MTV cartoon. The game contains content directly from the show.¹

Fast Facts

1. Developer: GT Interactive
2. Publisher: Viacom New Media
3. Platform: SNES, GEN, and GB
4. Mode: 2 players & single player (GB)
5. Genre: Action-adventure
6. ESRB Rating: Teen
7. Release Dates:
   • GEN: February 16, 1994
   • SNES: November 1994
   • GB: April 5, 1998

Story

The game follows Beavis and Butthead on their quest for missing GWAR tickets. The heroes battle through a variety of enemies in order to make it to the concert.

Gameplay

The Genesis version of the game is a side-scrolling action-adventure game. Players must defeat enemies and bosses by using items like tennis balls, guns, and a large stick. Players can jump over obstacles or hit them out of the way. There are also puzzle elements in the game where players can collect nickels to buy soda or food for health. Beavis and Butthead offer 20+ hours of gameplay.

Reception

The game was received well by many fans of the original MTV series. Game Informer gave the game a 6.8/10 and Nintendo Power gave the game a 2.9/5. Many of the complaints dealt with the difficulty level of the game.²

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