Combat Aces
Combat Aces 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
- Chuck Peavey
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Combat Aces Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Combat Aces 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.
Combat Aces Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Combat Aces 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
"Combat Aces" Mega Drive longplay
Combat Aces Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for Combat Aces. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Removes Countdown Numbers
FF04C0:0000FF04C1:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Combat Aces?
Combat Aces was developed by Chuck Peavey, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Combat Aces support?
Combat Aces supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Combat Aces?
Combat Aces is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Combat Aces for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Combat Aces runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Combat Aces in the browser?
No. Combat Aces streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Combat Aces?
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 Combat Aces 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 Combat Aces this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Combat Aces. 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.
