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Blackthorne
Blackthorne is a 1994 action platformer developed by Blizzard Entertainment for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game follows a side-scrolling format where players control a warrior navigating through level-based stages. Combat centers on a crossbow as the primary weapon, allowing players to shoot enemies from distance while managing ammo supplies. The character can run, jump, climb, and interact with the environment using grappling mechanics. Level design emphasizes both combat encounters and environmental puzzles that require timing and positioning. Players progress through multiple stages, each with distinct layouts and enemy patterns. The game combines platforming challenges with tactical weapon usage, requiring players to balance offense with resource management and careful movement through hostile territories.
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (562)
- Last updated
Blackthorne Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Blackthorne 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.
Blackthorne Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Blackthorne 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
"Blackthorne" SNES longplay 1994
Blackthorne Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Blackthorne. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Remote Wasps
7E187608 -
Infinite Iron Keys
7E188002 -
Infinite Potions
7E188004 -
Infinite Health (Take No Damage From Gunshots, Etc.)
7E0FC506 -
Item Modifier
7E1876??7E187600 -
3rd Slot Item Modifier
7E187A03 -
Infinite Hover Bombs
7E187A05 -
Infinite Levitators
7E187C06 -
Infinite Bridge Keys
7E187E07 -
Infinite Fire Bombs
7E18820A -
Infinite Items
89C6-1FD4 -
Infinite Health (Switch Off When Picking Up Items)
82C8-CFA4
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Invincible Long Falls
0FBC-4D0B+61BC-4D6B -
Invincible Short Falls
0FB2-476B+61B2-47AB -
Guards Can't Hide in the Shadows
C9AB-44DB -
Invincibility
7FBF-C7D6+F9B4-C4A6+F9B4-CFD6+F9B7-CD66 -
Infinite Health
7E0FC518 -
3rd Slot Item Mod
7E187A03 -
Have All Items
3C22-4DDF+3CCB-14D4+C220-44DF+5020-440F -
Infinite Health [Switch Off When Picking Up Items]
82C8-CFA4 -
Have Machinegun
7E021C02 -
Invincible To Guns & Explosions
7E101544+7E101600 -
Damaging Falls Increase Health
19C8-CF04
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackthorne released?
Blackthorne was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Blackthorne?
Blackthorne was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Blackthorne support?
Blackthorne is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Blackthorne?
Blackthorne is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Blackthorne for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Blackthorne runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Blackthorne in the browser?
No. Blackthorne streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Blackthorne?
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 Blackthorne 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 Blackthorne this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Blackthorne. 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.
