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Bandit Kings of Ancient China
Bandit Kings of Ancient China is an action game released by Koei in 1990 for the NES. Players select from multiple characters and progress through stages filled with enemy combatants, using punch and kick attacks to defeat opponents. The game features a two-button control scheme common to NES action titles, with the D-pad controlling movement and dedicated buttons for attacking. Up to five players can participate in cooperative play. Each stage presents waves of enemies that must be cleared to advance. The game is structured around linear progression through different locations and enemy types, escalating in difficulty as players move forward. Success requires learning enemy patterns and timing attacks effectively.
- Developer
- Koei
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 5P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (924)
- Last updated
Bandit Kings of Ancient China Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bandit Kings of Ancient China on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Bandit Kings of Ancient China Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bandit Kings of Ancient China on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Bandit Kings of Ancient China" NES longplay 1990
Bandit Kings of Ancient China Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Bandit Kings of Ancient China. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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255 Men
6052:FF+6053:FF -
255 Strength
6054:FF -
255 Dexterity
6055:FF -
255 Wisdom
6056:FF -
9999 Popularity
605B:27+605C:0F
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bandit Kings of Ancient China released?
Bandit Kings of Ancient China was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Bandit Kings of Ancient China?
Bandit Kings of Ancient China was developed by Koei, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Bandit Kings of Ancient China support?
Bandit Kings of Ancient China supports up to 5 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Bandit Kings of Ancient China?
Bandit Kings of Ancient China is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bandit Kings of Ancient China for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bandit Kings of Ancient China runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bandit Kings of Ancient China in the browser?
No. Bandit Kings of Ancient China streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bandit Kings of Ancient China?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Bandit Kings of Ancient China work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Bandit Kings of Ancient China this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bandit Kings of Ancient China. 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.
