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Dark Half
Dark Half is a 2-player action game developed by Westone in 1996 for SNES. Players control characters through side-scrolling levels, engaging in combat against enemies using melee attacks and special moves. The game features a two-player cooperative mode where both players can work together to progress. Controls are responsive, allowing players to jump, dash, and execute combat combos. The level structure progresses through distinct stages with increasing difficulty. Enemies and bosses require strategic timing and positioning to defeat. The game emphasizes fast-paced action gameplay with continuous progression through themed environments.
- Developer
- Westone
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3.7K)
- Last updated
Dark Half Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dark Half 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.
Dark Half Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dark Half 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
"Dark Half" SNES longplay 1996
Dark Half Cheat Codes
11 community-curated cheats for Dark Half. 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 Movment
7E9C19E8+7E9C1A03 -
Roda/Falco Infinite Hp
7E9909FF -
Rukyu Infinite Hp
7E9925FF -
Rukyu Follower 1 Hp
7E9929FF -
Rukyu Follower 2 Hp
7E992DFF -
Infinite First Magic
7E9B9B09 -
Infinite Second Magic
7E9B9709 -
Infinite Third Magic
7E9BA209 -
Infinite 4th Magic
7E9B9C09 -
Infinite 5th Magic
7E9BA409 -
Infinite 6th Magic
7E9B9D09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dark Half released?
Dark Half was released in 1996 for the SNES.
Who developed Dark Half?
Dark Half was developed by Westone, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dark Half support?
Dark Half supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Dark Half?
Dark Half is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dark Half for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dark Half runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dark Half in the browser?
No. Dark Half streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dark Half?
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 Dark Half 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 Dark Half this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dark Half. 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.
