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Circus Charlie
马戏团
Circus Charlie, developed by Soft Pro International in 1986, is an action-puzzle game where players control Charlie, a circus performer, through five distinct circus-themed levels. Each stage presents different challenges: riding a lion, juggling balls, walking a tightrope, leaping through rings of fire, and a finale involving multiple circus acts. The game emphasizes timing and precision, requiring players to navigate obstacles and complete tasks within each arena. Controls are straightforward, using directional input to move and buttons to perform actions like jumping or preparing throws. The two-player mode allows alternating turns, making it competitive. The difficulty increases progressively, with later stages demanding faster reflexes and more complex pattern recognition. The game captures the chaotic nature of circus performance through its varied level design and escalating challenges.
- Developer
- Soft Pro International
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (122)
- Last updated
Circus Charlie Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Circus Charlie 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.
Circus Charlie Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Circus Charlie 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
"Circus Charlie" NES longplay 1986
Circus Charlie Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for Circus Charlie. 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
0060:04SXOKYZVG -
Invincibility
SZETEPSA+AEETSVZA+AAUNLPPA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Circus Charlie released?
Circus Charlie was released in 1986 for the NES.
Who developed Circus Charlie?
Circus Charlie was developed by Soft Pro International, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Circus Charlie support?
Circus Charlie supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Circus Charlie?
Circus Charlie is a Puzzle game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Circus Charlie for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Circus Charlie runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Circus Charlie in the browser?
No. Circus Charlie streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Circus Charlie?
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 Circus Charlie 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 Circus Charlie this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Circus Charlie. 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.
