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Bucky O'Hare
Bucky O'Hare is a side-scrolling action platformer developed by Konami in 1992. Players control the titular anthropomorphic rabbit as he navigates through eight challenging stages filled with enemies and environmental hazards. The game combines run-and-gun mechanics with platforming elements, requiring players to jump across gaps and platforms while shooting at adversaries. Each stage concludes with a boss encounter, testing the player's combat skills. Bucky can collect power-ups to enhance his weapons and temporary invincibility. The gameplay emphasizes pattern recognition and timing, with enemy placement designed to create challenging scenarios. Controls are responsive, allowing precise movement and jump control. The game follows a linear progression through distinct themed worlds, each presenting unique enemy types and level design variations. Its straightforward action gameplay and solid difficulty curve made it a notable entry in Konami's NES library.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Bucky O'Hare Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bucky O'Hare 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.
Bucky O'Hare Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bucky O'Hare 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
"Bucky O'Hare" NES longplay 1992
Bucky O'Hare Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Bucky O'Hare. 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 Energy
XTVATSSE05A0:0E -
Start With 1 Life
AAELXYZA -
Start With 6 Lives
IAELXYZA -
Start With 10 Lives
PAELXYZE -
1 Life After Continue
AEXGVYZA -
6 Lives After Continue
IEXGVYZA -
10 Lives After Continue
PEXGVYZE -
Infinite Lives
SZVKOTVG004C:03SGVKOTVG -
Start with 1/2 energy
TAOLKYGP -
Double Bucky's Special Energy
EPELVNKE -
Triple Bucky's Special Energy
KZELVNKA -
All Characters Start With Normal Special Energy
KAEUXNGE
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All Characters Start With 2x Special Energy
EPEUXNGE -
All Characters Start With 3x Special Energy
KZEUXNGA -
Invincibility
0680:03ESXAPLEY -
Double Jump
0610:00 -
Hit Anywhere
OXEAGVPV+OXOEYVPV+GXOEZTEL+GZNEYTEL -
Jump in Midair
AEXAUYAP+AEUEOYEL -
Start A New Game To See Ending/Credits
PELKESPEUKEIZE -
One Hit Kills
SLGSVUSLKSVUSO -
No Shot Delay
AAEPEGGAAAAPEG -
Press Start to Complete Current Level
OXSGGUPK+AESGILPE+GOSGYUPE+AESKALPA -
All Characters Always Selectable
ENKEVGAP -
Infinite Health (All Characters)
05A0:14 -
Infinite Lives (All Characters)
004C:09 -
Character Modifier
0034:00 -
Level Highlighter Modifier
0020:00 -
Each Kill Is a 1-Up
UKEATYXK -
Float To The Top Of The Screen When Jumping Press A To Come Back Down
PEOPLASX -
1 Hit And You're Dead
OAEAASLU
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bucky O'Hare released?
Bucky O'Hare was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Bucky O'Hare?
Bucky O'Hare was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Bucky O'Hare support?
Bucky O'Hare is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Bucky O'Hare?
Bucky O'Hare is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bucky O'Hare for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bucky O'Hare runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bucky O'Hare in the browser?
No. Bucky O'Hare streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bucky O'Hare?
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 Bucky O'Hare 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 Bucky O'Hare this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bucky O'Hare. 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.
