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Battle of Olympus, The
The Battle of Olympus is a side-scrolling action game developed by Infinity Ward in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game follows a hero battling through stages based on Greek mythology to reach Mount Olympus. Players control the protagonist using the directional pad for movement, with attack buttons for sword combat. The game progresses through distinct levels, each presenting mythological enemies and environmental obstacles. Combat involves timed button presses to defeat approaching foes, while collected power-ups temporarily enhance the player's abilities or provide invincibility. The level structure follows a linear progression with increasing difficulty, culminating in boss encounters. Health management is critical, requiring strategic use of found items and power-ups throughout each stage.
- Developer
- Infinity Ward
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (870)
- Last updated
Battle of Olympus, The Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Battle of Olympus, The 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.
Battle of Olympus, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Battle of Olympus, The on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Battle of Olympus, The" NES longplay 1989
Battle of Olympus, The Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Battle of Olympus, The. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Run Fast To The Right
ALKGIUAP -
Run Fast To The Left
VGKGTUET -
Run Super Fast (No limit) Both Directions (Will reverse direction if you go too fast)
AAOKEPGA -
Very High Jump When Standing Still Or Walking
OYKKTUSN -
Very High Jump When Running
OYKKYUKN -
Jump As If You Have Pegasus Boots
AAOGSZZA -
Infinite health
0048:70004A:78 -
Untouchable
0066:03 -
All equipment
00F0:FF+00F1:FF+00F2:FF -
Fire Staff upgrade
00F4:02 -
Always have 99 0lives
00E0:63 -
Set Max. Health Meter
00EF:38
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Switch F/X On To Levitate Jump
0057:7E -
Stage "Area" Select
00DF:00 -
Infinite energy
SXSSNASA -
Start with MEGA energy!
GLUGPAAO -
Start a new game with 55 red jewels and a better weapon
IAUGYAAA -
Start a new game with 77 red jewels and a better weapon
YAUGYAAA -
Start a new game with 66 red jewels and a better weapon
TAUGYAAA -
Start with less stamina
AAUGPAAO -
Start with more stamina
AZUGPAAP -
Start with Sandals of Hermes
AAEGOZZA -
Start with Staff of Fennel
PAUGYAAA+GZUKGASA+GZUKTASA -
Start with Sword
ZAUGYAAA+GZUKGASA+GZUKTASA -
Start with Divine Sword
LAUGYAAA+GZUKGASA+GZUKTASA -
Invincibility
ENOAPGEI0066:03 -
Get Items Much Faster
UYXTGLEN+VTXTILAA -
Speed Scroll
004F:63 -
Infinite Olives
00E0:63 -
Set All Equipment #1
00F0:FF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Battle of Olympus, The released?
Battle of Olympus, The was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Battle of Olympus, The?
Battle of Olympus, The was developed by Infinity Ward, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Battle of Olympus, The support?
Battle of Olympus, The is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Battle of Olympus, The?
Battle of Olympus, The is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Battle of Olympus, The for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Battle of Olympus, The runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Battle of Olympus, The in the browser?
No. Battle of Olympus, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Battle of Olympus, The?
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 Battle of Olympus, The 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 Battle of Olympus, The this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Battle of Olympus, The. 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.
