Summary
- Release Year: 1996
- Genres: Adventure, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Publishers: Viacom New Media
Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies (1996)
Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies is a platformer video game developed by Viacom New Media and published by GT Interactive for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis. The game is based on the MTV animated television series Beavis and Butt-head, and follows the two main characters, Beavis and Butt-head, as they travel through various levels, collecting items and avoiding enemies.
The game was released in North America on November 15, 1996, and in Europe on December 6, 1996. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its humor and graphics, while others criticizing its gameplay and difficulty.
Gameplay
Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls either Beavis or Butt-head. The two characters have different abilities: Beavis can jump higher, while Butt-head can run faster.
The player must guide Beavis or Butt-head through each level, collecting items and avoiding enemies. Items include food, which restores health, and power-ups, which give the player special abilities. Enemies include various creatures, such as spiders, bats, and rats.
The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique theme and challenges. The player must use Beavis and Butt-head’s different abilities to overcome these challenges and reach the end of each level.
Reception
Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its humor and graphics, while others criticized its gameplay and difficulty.
- GameSpot gave the game a score of 6.5 out of 10, saying, “Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies is a fun and challenging platformer that perfectly captures the show’s unique brand of humor. It’s a must-play for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned platformer.”
- IGN gave the game a score of 5 out of 10, saying, “Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies is a decent platformer with a lot of humor, but it’s held back by some frustrating gameplay and difficulty spikes.”
- Nintendo Power gave the game a score of 3.5 out of 5, saying, “Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies is a fun and challenging platformer, but it’s not without its flaws. The gameplay can be repetitive at times, and the difficulty can be frustrating for some players.”
Legacy
Beavis and Butt-head: Little Thingies is not as well-known as some other Beavis and Butt-head games, such as Beavis and Butt-head in Virtual Stupidity or Beavis and Butt-head Do U. But it is still a solid platformer with a lot of humor and charm. Fans of the show will definitely want to check it out.
Trivia
- The game was originally going to be released in 1995, but it was delayed due to development problems.
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butt-head.
- The game features a number of cameos from other Beavis and Butt-head characters, such as Daria Morgendorffer and Tom Anderson.
Review Score
6.5/10
