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City Hunter
城市猎人
City Hunter is a 2-player action game developed by Sunsoft and released in 1990 for the PC Engine. Based on the manga series, players take on the role of the protagonist and navigate through urban-themed levels, eliminating enemies and bosses to progress. The game features side-scrolling action gameplay with straightforward combat mechanics. Players can punch, kick, and use limited special attacks or weapons to defeat opponents. Each stage takes place in different city locations, with distinct enemy types and environmental hazards. The difficulty increases progressively across levels, requiring players to master timing and combat techniques. Two players can cooperate simultaneously, adding strategic depth as they coordinate attacks and support each other through the challenging stages. The game emphasizes responsive controls and arcade-style action pacing.
- Developer
- Sunsoft
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- PC Engine
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.7K)
- Last updated
City Hunter Controls — PC Engine Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for City Hunter on our in-browser PC Engine 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 | I | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | II | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Run | 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.
City Hunter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of City Hunter on PC Engine before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"City Hunter" PC Engine longplay 1990
City Hunter Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for City Hunter. 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
1F0B9C:16 -
Invulnerability
1F0B9E:B7
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Hunter released?
City Hunter was released in 1990 for the PC Engine.
Who developed City Hunter?
City Hunter was developed by Sunsoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does City Hunter support?
City Hunter supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the PC Engine.
What type of game is City Hunter?
City Hunter is a Action game for the PC Engine, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play City Hunter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — City Hunter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play City Hunter in the browser?
No. City Hunter streams from a public archive into a browser-side PC Engine emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in City Hunter?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original PC Engine cartridge supported.
Does City Hunter work on mobile devices?
Yes — the PC Engine emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play City Hunter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of City Hunter. 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.
