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Cool Spot
Cool Spot is a side-scrolling action platformer released by Virgin Interactive in 1993. Players control a distinctive red spot character navigating vibrant, obstacle-laden stages. The core gameplay focuses on jumping across gaps, collecting items and power-ups, and dispatching or evading enemies while progressing through each level. The character responds to simple controls: moving left and right, jumping to reach higher platforms, and interacting with environmental elements. Each stage introduces escalating challenges with different visual themes and hazards. Players must complete levels while managing a limited number of lives. The game progresses linearly through diverse environments ranging from industrial settings to natural landscapes. Cool Spot exemplifies early-1990s console platformers, combining platforming mechanics with item collection. Its responsive controls and straightforward level design make it accessible to casual players while offering sufficient challenge for those seeking demanding navigation and timing.
- Developer
- Virgin Interactive
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Cool Spot Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cool Spot on our in-browser SNES 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 | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| 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.
Cool Spot Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cool Spot on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Cool Spot" SNES longplay 1993
Cool Spot Cheat Codes
28 community-curated cheats for Cool Spot. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Spot Invincible
7E0A3606 -
Ghost Cool Spot
7E0A363A -
Moon Jump
7E07E400 -
Hyper Cool Spot
7E07F604 -
Hyper Cool Spot [On Screen]
7E07F804 -
Freeze Timer
7E00FCE6 -
Invincibility
7E00FD00 -
100% Cool
7E00D264 -
Go To Level Select Screen On Start Of Game
D928-6404 -
After First Hit You Become Invincible
EE89-DFA9 -
Infinite lives
402C-D7D17E00D4097E00FD40 -
Start with 1 life
DF28-D404
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Start with 6 lives
D128-D404 -
Start with 9 lives
DB28-D404 -
Less invincibility time
FE89-DF69 -
More invincibility time
EE89-DF69 -
5 seconds picked up
D98C-0D05 -
1 minute picked up
7A8C-0D05 -
16% picked up from '7up'
FD89-07D5 -
Be able to free fellow spot right away
DD26-D4D9 -
Rapid Fire
7E1DF200 -
Infinite Time
7E00CE637E00FCE5 -
Have Lots of Cool
7E00D299 -
Infinite Health
7E00D007 -
Stage Modifier
7E00AA00 -
No Title At Title Screen
7E0A8501 -
16% Picked Up From '7-Up'
FD89-07D5 -
Jump in Midair
DDBC-6DA4+DDBC-67D4+DDBB-6764
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cool Spot released?
Cool Spot was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Who developed Cool Spot?
Cool Spot was developed by Virgin Interactive, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Cool Spot support?
Cool Spot is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Cool Spot?
Cool Spot is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cool Spot for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cool Spot runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cool Spot in the browser?
No. Cool Spot streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cool Spot?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Cool Spot work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Cool Spot this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cool Spot. 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.
