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Cover art of Paperboy

3.1 / 5

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Platform
Sega Master System
Genres
Action · Racing
Player Perspective
Top-down
Publishers
U.S. Gold · Tec Toy
Release date
June 1, 1990

Summary

The Master System version of Paperboy captures the chaotic charm of the arcade classic, letting you pedal through a bustling suburban street in an oblique‑view world. You start each day by picking a difficulty—Easy Street, Middle Road, or Hard Way—and then race against time to toss papers into front porches or mailboxes, all while dodging cars, skateboarders, and rolling tires. Ten of the twenty houses are marked in bright colors as subscribers; missing a delivery or damaging a subscriber’s home costs you a future customer, while perfect deliveries double your bonus and can even add a new subscriber. After the route you’re whisked onto a training course where paper supply is unlimited and you can rack up extra points by hitting targets and launching off ramps. The seven‑day cycle adds a subtle twist on Sundays, with heavier papers that travel slower. Critics in the UK praised its faithful graphics and smooth conversion, noting the music as the only minor blemish on an otherwise spot‑on arcade port.

Storyline

Paperboy on the Sega Master System puts you in the shoes of a suburban paper deliverer. You ride a bicycle through a typical American neighborhood, tossing copies of the fictional Daily Sun to the waiting houses. The game’s simple premise focuses on timing and accuracy as you aim for each doorstep. Success means a satisfied readership and a day’s wages earned.

Edited by Maya Carter

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  • Screenshot 1 of Paperboy
  • Screenshot 2 of Paperboy

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • Paper Boy Alternative