Play Paperboy (e) Online

Paperboy for the Nintendo 64 came out in 1999 from Midway Games. It was a late generation release, a time when 3D platformers and adventure games were the norm. This version was a different take on the classic arcade concept, bringing it into a polygonal world.

You control a paperboy on a bicycle, delivering newspapers to subscribers along a suburban route. Your main goal is to get the papers to the correct porches while avoiding obstacles like rogue tires, breakdancers, and mischievous dogs. Signature mechanics include aiming and throwing papers with the control stick, navigating the bike through a hazardous neighborhood, and managing your limited supply of papers. The game moves quickly, demanding sharp reflexes to dodge constant threats; the difficulty is unforgiving, as a single crash can end your run. It feels frantic and a little absurd, a constant scramble to finish your route in one piece.