Bubsy II

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The title screen displays a large orange cartoon cat character positioned in the center-right, wearing white gloves and striking a dynamic pose against an industrial blue and gray background with horizontal striped panels. The word 'BUBSY' appears in bold red lettering below the character. In the upper left corner, a small portrait icon of the cat's face is visible. Copyright and licensing text reading 'Licensed by Sega', 'Accolade, Inc.', and '© 1993, 1994' appears at the bottom of the screen in white text. The overall aesthetic uses 16-bit sprite graphics with a limited color palette dominated by blues, oranges, grays, and reds.

Bubsy II

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Bubsy II is a side-scrolling action platformer released by Accolade in 1993 for the Sega Genesis. Players control Bubsy, a wise-cracking bobcat, progressing through eight distinct levels. Each level contains various obstacles, enemies, and hazards that must be overcome. The game emphasizes bouncing and jumping as core mechanics, allowing players to jump off enemies and navigate around obstacles. Bubsy collects yarn balls to increase the score and discovers power-ups that provide temporary benefits. The game supports two-player gameplay on the Genesis. Stages feature different visual themes and distinct enemy types, requiring players to adapt their strategies for each area. Completing the game demands precise timing and solid platforming skill.

Developer
Platform
Mega Drive
Genre
Action
Players
2P
Rating
4.5 / 5 (526)
Last updated

Bubsy II Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Bubsy II on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

Keyboard Console button Typical use
D-Pad Up Move up
D-Pad Down Move down
D-Pad Left Move left
D-Pad Right Move right
X A Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z B Secondary action (attack / cancel)
S C Tertiary action
A X Quaternary action
Q Y Fifth button
W Z Sixth button
Enter Start Start / Pause

These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Bubsy II Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Bubsy II on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

Watch longplay on YouTube

"Bubsy II" Mega Drive longplay

Bubsy II Cheat Codes

16 community-curated cheats for Bubsy II. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Infinite Lives

    FF0401:0009BTJA-AA5WFF0400:0003
  • Marbles Modifier

    FF0411:00??FF0411:0000
  • Infinite Time

    FF0447:007ABWWT-AA2EFF0446:007D
  • Infinite Ballzooka

    FF0435:0019
  • Infinite Smart Bombs

    FF0437:0006
  • Infinite Tokens

    FF0417:00FF
  • Infinite Energy

    AKLA-AA7EFF1B74:0003
  • Invincibility

    FF03D6:0001EVLA-AA4L+ABLA-AA50+KVLA-ACD2+ABMA-AA2W+6BMA-B72Y
  • Moon Jump

    1G3A-A6V8+D83A-AACA+AC3A-BV4C+RG3A-A6WE+F16B-8EAA+JD6B-8VAC+N96B-8HAE+AX6B-8R2G+HX6B-9JJJ+TD6B-9Z2L+J16B-9RJN+KM6B-8AAR+JM6B-9RJT+KX6B-8AAW+R16B-86TY
  • Start Most Main Levels With More Time

    TPAT-ANCN
  • Marbles Are Worth 3

    SFHT-BNWR
  • Marbles Are Worth 7

    SFHT-B6WR
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  • Start With 9 Lives

    BEMT-AAF6
  • Start With 25 Lives

    DEMT-AAF6
  • Start With 50 Lives

    GJMT-AAF6
  • Enabled Jump Frenzy

    FF1AEF:0001
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who developed Bubsy II?

Bubsy II was developed by Accolade, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Bubsy II support?

Bubsy II supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.

What type of game is Bubsy II?

Bubsy II is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Bubsy II for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bubsy II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Bubsy II in the browser?

No. Bubsy II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Bubsy II?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.

Does Bubsy II work on mobile devices?

Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Bubsy II this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bubsy II. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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