Beethoven needs to get to the pound to rescue his litter of puppies. The only way to get to the pound is to cause as much mayhem as possible. The player controls the titular dog to navigate four different levels and fill up the mayhem meter by damaging objects and knocking out people. After chaos at the construction site, restaurant, supermarket, and park, the player will have some puzzles to solve to rescue the puppies in their cages.
The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with an emphasis on causing destruction and completing objectives. The mayhem meter fills up as the player causes chaos, and when it's full, Beethoven can move onto the next level. With simple controls and a focus on speed and agility, Beethoven is a fun and lighthearted game that's perfect for fans of classic action-adventure games.