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Axelay
斧头战机
Axelay is a horizontal scrolling action game developed by Konami for the SNES in 1992. Players control a spaceship equipped with configurable weapons as they navigate through seven levels filled with enemies and environmental obstacles. The game features a unique gameplay mechanic where players can select different weapon configurations before each stage, allowing customization of firepower, speed, and attack patterns. Each level showcases distinctive visual themes and introduces progressively challenging enemy formations and boss encounters. The controls are responsive, allowing precise movement and shooting in multiple directions. Axelay combines fast-paced action with strategic weapon selection, requiring players to adapt their loadout based on anticipated level challenges. The game demands quick reflexes and careful positioning to survive intense combat sequences across all missions.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (743)
- Last updated
Axelay Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Axelay on our in-browser SNES 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 |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Axelay Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Axelay on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Axelay" SNES longplay 1992
Axelay Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Axelay. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincible
7E05F8107E042C01+7E049C017EO325FF -
Infinite Lives
7E005E02C2AE-DF6D+C28F-04D7A2AE-DF6D+1 -
Invincible (No Flickering)
7E03244D -
1st Weapon Modifier
7E0330027E0330XX -
2nd Weapon Modifier
7E0332007E0332XX -
3rd Weapon Modifier
7E0334007E0334XX -
Don't Lose Weapon When Hit By Enemy
8285-AF07+82AA-676D -
Start with 1 credit instead of 5
D766-D7A7 -
Start with 2 credits
D066-D7A7 -
Start with 3 credits
D966-D7A7 -
Start with 4 credits
D166-D7A7
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Start with 6 credits
D666-D7A7 -
Start with 7 credits
DB66-D7A7 -
Start with 8 credits
DC66-D7A7 -
Start with 9 credits
D866-D7A7 -
Infinite credits
C2C5-DDDF -
Start with 1 life instead of 3
DF21-AD04 -
Start with 2 lives
D421-AD04 -
Start with 5 lives
D921-AD04 -
Start with 7 lives
D521-AD04 -
Start with 9 lives
DB21-AD04 -
Start with 15 lives
DE21-AD04 -
Start with 25 lives
FB21-AD04 -
Start with 50 lives
7421-AD04 -
Start with 75 lives
0821-AD04 -
Start with 99 lives
1721-AD04 -
Start on Stage 2
CBB7-AFA7+DFB7-A4D7+DDB7-A407 -
Start on Stage 3
CBB7-AFA7+D4B7-A4D7+DDB7-A407 -
Start on Stage 4
CBB7-AFA7+D7B7-A4D7+DDB7-A407
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Axelay released?
Axelay was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed Axelay?
Axelay was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Axelay support?
Axelay is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Axelay?
Axelay is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Axelay for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Axelay runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Axelay in the browser?
No. Axelay streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Axelay?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Axelay work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Axelay this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Axelay. 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.
