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BreakThru
BreakThru stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Data East
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
BreakThru Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for BreakThru 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.
BreakThru Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of BreakThru 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
"BreakThru" NES longplay 1987
BreakThru Cheat Codes
17 community-curated cheats for BreakThru. 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 Lives For Both Players
GZUKYPVG -
Freeze Weapon Timer
GZKSLZVG -
Player 1 Start With 1 Life
PEUKPZLA -
Player 2 Start With 1 Life
PEKGGZLA -
Player 1 Start With 6 Lives
TEUKPZLA -
Player 2 Start With 6 Lives
TEKGGZLA -
Player 1 Start With 9 Lives
PEUKPZLE -
Player 2 Start With 9 Lives
PEKGGZLE -
Start Game On Level 2
ZANKLZPA -
Start Game On Level 3
LANKLZPA -
Start Game On Level 4
GANKLZPA -
Start Game On Level 5
IANKLZPA
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Start Each Life With 3-Way Firing And 99 Seconds
LTUKTLAA -
Infinite Lives
00B2:03SLUKYPVK -
Invincibility
SXKVTZSA -
Ghost Mode
003D:00 -
Infinite Lives P1
00B2:09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BreakThru released?
BreakThru was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed BreakThru?
BreakThru was developed by Data East, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does BreakThru support?
BreakThru supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is BreakThru?
BreakThru is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play BreakThru for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — BreakThru runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play BreakThru in the browser?
No. BreakThru streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in BreakThru?
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 BreakThru 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 BreakThru this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of BreakThru. 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.
