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Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck is a side-scrolling action platformer developed by Capcom and released in 1992 for the NES. Players control the masked vigilante Darkwing Duck as he battles through levels inspired by the animated series. The gameplay combines platforming with action combat, featuring Darkwing's signature dash move that allows him to knock enemies away while moving across the screen. Combat revolves around collecting and switching between different weapons, including his primary gas gun and various power-ups that change his attack patterns. The game is organized into distinct stages representing different locations from the series, each with unique enemy types and obstacles. The level design emphasizes exploration of platforms and enemy positioning, with challenging boss encounters at each stage's conclusion. Controls are responsive, using standard NES button mapping for jumping, attacking, and weapon selection.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1K)
- Last updated
Darkwing Duck Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Darkwing Duck 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.
Darkwing Duck Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Darkwing Duck 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
"Darkwing Duck" NES longplay 1992
Darkwing Duck Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Darkwing Duck. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Auto Pick-Up On Certain Items
PZPEOX -
Get A Lot of Gas Form Small Gas Containers
GKYEVA -
Automaticly Beat Each Level
IIIIII -
Start with 2 lives
PYSKXPLY -
Start with 6 lives
IYSKXPLY -
Start with 9 lives
AYSKXPLN -
Infinite lives
GZOGSUVK05E6:79 -
Infinite gas if you avoid the "Go" missions
AVUEUOSZ -
Infinite strength
AVVNSOOG -
More gas picked up
IYEAKPAY -
Infinite Energy
05B4:80SXNYUOSE -
Invincibility
007C:01EYUEIPEI
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Jump in Midair
0050:00 -
One Hit Kills
AUXAYAEY -
Enemies Continually Hit Anywhere
AAVEZEVG -
Weapon Modifier
0053:00 -
Infinite Health
05B6:81 -
Infinite Thunder Gas
05C0:79 -
Path Modifier
0062:00 -
Fake Path Modifier
006C:00 -
Auto-Kill Bosses
00EE:10 -
Auto-Complete Stage 1
0069:01 -
Infinite Time In Bonus Stage
05F4:77 -
Jump In Mid-Air
UGNGVUSK+UAVGEUTE+XVOGXLAV -
Walk Through Walls
SZKNAZAX+SXXYLZAX -
Invincible (Against Enemies And Spikes)
AENYEPTA+SEKSIZSZ+SXXGNLAX+SXSNNPAX -
No Sound When Hit
AAVEVXAT+AAVESXNZ -
No Blinking When Hit
XVNPOAAV+XVNAPAAV -
Wrap To The Top If You Fall Down A Bottomless Pit
SANAZASE+AZNALEGY+IANAGEOZ -
Bullets Doesn't Bounce Off Enemy Defense
AEEAZEIA+ASEETAAP+ASKUIGEY
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darkwing Duck released?
Darkwing Duck was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Darkwing Duck?
Darkwing Duck was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Darkwing Duck support?
Darkwing Duck is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Darkwing Duck?
Darkwing Duck is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Darkwing Duck for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Darkwing Duck runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Darkwing Duck in the browser?
No. Darkwing Duck streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Darkwing Duck?
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 Darkwing Duck 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 Darkwing Duck this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Darkwing Duck. 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.
