Play Itchy and Scratchy Game, The (Proto) Online

Game Overview

Man, The Itchy & Scratchy Game on Genesis is exactly as ridiculous as the cartoon—in the best way possible. You play as Scratchy, which basically means you spend the whole time getting obliterated by Itchy’s insane weapons while trying not to laugh at how over-the-top it all is. Anvils drop out of nowhere, junkyard levels turn into deathtraps, and somehow there’s always a rocket launcher involved. It’s pure chaos, just like the show.

The controls are simple (run, jump, maybe swing a bat if you’re lucky), but the real fun is seeing how creatively the game murders you. One second you’re dodging falling pianos, the next you’re getting flattened by a steamroller. It’s janky in that early '90s way, but that almost adds to the charm—like playing a lost episode where the animators went completely off-script. If you ever wanted to experience being Scratchy’s eternal punching bag, this is your chance.