Brian Lara Cricket
Brian Lara Cricket remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Audiogenic Software
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (952)
- Last updated
Brian Lara Cricket Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Brian Lara Cricket on our in-browser Mega Drive 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 | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Brian Lara Cricket Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Brian Lara Cricket on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Brian Lara Cricket" Mega Drive longplay 1995
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brian Lara Cricket released?
Brian Lara Cricket was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Brian Lara Cricket?
Brian Lara Cricket was developed by Audiogenic Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Brian Lara Cricket support?
Brian Lara Cricket supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Brian Lara Cricket?
Brian Lara Cricket is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Brian Lara Cricket for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Brian Lara Cricket runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Brian Lara Cricket in the browser?
No. Brian Lara Cricket streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Brian Lara Cricket?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Brian Lara Cricket work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Brian Lara Cricket this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Brian Lara Cricket. 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.
