Genesis/Mega Drive

Paperboy

Based on the arcade game, the object of Paperboy is to deliver papers to your customers while inflicting as much damage as possible to the houses of your non-customers. To make things more difficult, numerous obstacles get in your way including construction workers, rogue tires, skateboarders, dogs and cats, cars, and even the occasional tornado.

Genre: Action
Year: 1991
Developer: Tengen Inc.
Publisher: Tengen Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

9 achievements · 150 total points

What A Perfect Day Earn a New Subscriber
5 pts
Show-off Complete the Training Course
5 pts
Paper Wizard Earn over 100000 points
25 pts
Easy Steet Complete a Week of Deliveries on Easy Street
10 pts
Medium Road Complete a Week of Deliveries on Medium Road
25 pts
Hard Way Complete a Week of Deliveries on Hard Way
50 pts
Part-timer Earn over 20000 points
10 pts
T.G.I.F. Reach Friday
10 pts
Entrepreneur Earn over 50000 points
10 pts

Paperboy leaderboard

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Paperboy frequently asked questions

How do I play Paperboy online with a friend?

Paperboy (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Paperboy on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Paperboy in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Paperboy netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Paperboy have achievements?

Yes, Paperboy has 9 achievements worth 150 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Paperboy for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Paperboy on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.