Cliffhanger
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Cliffhanger combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Malibu Games
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (886)
- Last updated
Cliffhanger Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cliffhanger 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.
Cliffhanger Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cliffhanger 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
"Cliffhanger" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Cliffhanger Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Cliffhanger. 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
AFCT-AADTFF00BE:0009FF00BE:09 -
Infinite Energy
AFZT-CAET -
Invincibility
AE7T-AAEC+A27T-AR6Y -
Untouchable
FF04E0:000C -
Infinite Health
FF00B8:0038FF00B9:38 -
Level Modifier
FF0106:0000FF0107::XX -
No Health Enemies
FF178A:0000+FF178C:0000+FF178E:0000FF178A:00+FF178C:00+FF178E:00 -
Always Have Knife
FF237E:0001FF237E:01 -
Take No Damage From Some Enemies
AVZT-CA6R -
Infinite Lives (Alternate)
ABCT-AADR -
Turbo Mode
AAWA-AA52 -
You Die With One Hit
AKYT-CAV2
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Once You Are Knocked Down Or Shot, You Will Be Invincible For The Rest of The Level
AT7T-AA6R -
Invincible To All Attacks With The Exception of Throws
ABYA-CA6Y -
Invincible Against Throws
AA1A-CA76 -
Doesn't Stumble Over
RZNT-C60C -
1 Hit Kill Enemies And Bosses
AKXT-CA6A -
Infinite Shot
FF055D:000CAKEA-AA9E -
Untouchable (Character Flashing)
FF04E0:0C
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cliffhanger released?
Cliffhanger was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger was developed by Malibu Games, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Cliffhanger support?
Cliffhanger is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cliffhanger for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cliffhanger runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cliffhanger in the browser?
No. Cliffhanger streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cliffhanger?
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 Cliffhanger 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 Cliffhanger this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cliffhanger. 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.
