Know How 2
A landmark action game for the Nintendo DS, apfix/Know How 2_apfix combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Platform
- NDS
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Know How 2 Controls — NDS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Know How 2 on our in-browser NDS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Touch-screen input on Nintendo DS games uses the mouse on desktop or finger tap on mobile. The default thumbstick mapping is the same as the D-Pad on Lite/DSi titles.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Know How 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Know How 2 on NDS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Know How 2" NDS longplay
Know How 2 Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for Know How 2. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Anti-Piracy Bypass Code
52017640+E8BD8FF8+02017640+EA0F9EB4+D2000000+00000000+E23FF100+00000048+E59F0000+E12FFF1E+0030EB87+E59F0000+E12FFF1E+00323E6F+E59F001C+E59F101C+E5912000+E1500002+059F0014+05810000+0280000C+0581003C+E8BD8FF8+020DA688+020D9E64+023FF100+D2000000+00000000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of game is Know How 2?
Know How 2 is a Action game for the NDS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Know How 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Know How 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Know How 2 in the browser?
No. Know How 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side NDS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Know How 2?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NDS cartridge supported.
Does Know How 2 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NDS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Know How 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Know How 2. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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