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Blue Marlin, The
蓝枪鱼
The Blue Marlin is an action game developed by Hot-B and released in 1992 for the NES. Players control a fisherman engaged in underwater combat and exploration. The game features side-scrolling action sequences where the player navigates through water-based environments, battling various aquatic enemies using harpoon weapons and special attacks. The single-player campaign progresses through distinct levels, each presenting different challenges and enemy types. Controls utilize the standard NES gamepad for movement and attack inputs. The game combines platforming elements with action-oriented combat, requiring players to manage positioning and timing when facing opponents in each stage.
- Developer
- Hot-B
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Blue Marlin, The Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Blue Marlin, 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.
Blue Marlin, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Blue Marlin, The 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
"Blue Marlin, The" NES longplay 1992
Blue Marlin, The Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Blue Marlin, 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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Vitality always at max
OZSVKKPV+YASVSGPE -
Line is a 1000 yards long
GENTUIZA -
Catch fish right after they bite (most of the time)
AESVOXEG -
When fish bite they are close to the boat
PESVOXEK -
Line is set to 153 feet
OOSVOXEK -
Pull fish in quicker
PESVXIAA -
Automatically Hook Fish + Line Will Not Break or Run Out
0496:01 -
Fishing Point Modifier
00A2:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Marlin, The released?
Blue Marlin, The was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Blue Marlin, The?
Blue Marlin, The was developed by Hot-B, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Blue Marlin, The support?
Blue Marlin, The is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Blue Marlin, The?
Blue Marlin, The is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Blue Marlin, The for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Blue Marlin, The runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Blue Marlin, The in the browser?
No. Blue Marlin, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Blue Marlin, 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 Blue Marlin, 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 Blue Marlin, The this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Blue Marlin, 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.
