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Crystalis
Crystalis is an action RPG developed by SNK in 1990 for the NES. The game follows a warrior who wields a sword and elemental magic spells to defeat enemies across various dungeon and overworld environments. Players navigate a persistent world, collecting items and equipment that enhance combat abilities. The core gameplay centers on real-time sword combat combined with magical attacks mapped to buttons, allowing players to cycle through fire, water, wind, and lightning spells. The game progresses through distinct boss encounters tied to different elemental themes. Each defeated boss grants access to new areas or story progression. The NES controller's button layout accommodates both movement and simultaneous spell casting during combat. Dungeons feature puzzle elements requiring specific elemental weapons or spells to advance.
- Developer
- SNK
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Crystalis Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Crystalis 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.
Crystalis Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Crystalis 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
"Crystalis" NES longplay 1990
Crystalis Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Crystalis. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Max Money
0705:FF0705:55 -
Infinite Magic
0708:FF0708:55 -
Attack Power And Level
0421:620421:98 -
Max Life
03C0:FF03C0:55 -
Infinite Life
03C1:FF03C1:55 -
Cannot Be Poisoned
0710:00 -
Have Wind Sword
0711:01 -
Have Fire Sword
0711:02 -
Have Water Sword
0711:03 -
Have Thunder Sword
0711:04 -
Have All Bracelets For All Swords
0719:02 -
Have Refresh Spell
0712:01
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Have Paralysis Spell
0712:02 -
Have Telepathy Spell
0712:03 -
Have Teleport Spell
0712:04 -
Have Recover Spell
0712:05 -
Have Barrier Spell
0712:06 -
Have Change Spell
0712:07 -
Have Flight Spell
0712:08 -
Have Warrior Ring
0716:0F0716:15 -
Start With Some Gold
VVOGUOSE -
First Pupil Gives You More Gold
NYVSPZGV -
Magic Doesn't Use Up M.P.
SXNOVXSE -
Immune To Poison
AASVVNYA -
Immune To Paralysis
AEKTSNYA -
Stronger Poison
TEOTVYGA -
Weaker Poison
ZEOTVYGA -
Don't Get Charged For Boarding At Inn
SZUOIVSE+SZKPLVSE -
Don't Get Charged For Items In Shops
SXVPUOSE+SXVOOOSE -
Start A New Game With $65 280
VEOGUOSE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crystalis released?
Crystalis was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Crystalis?
Crystalis was developed by SNK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Crystalis support?
Crystalis is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Crystalis?
Crystalis is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Crystalis for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Crystalis runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Crystalis in the browser?
No. Crystalis streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Crystalis?
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 Crystalis 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 Crystalis this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Crystalis. 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.
