Dual Blades
Dual Blades remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Vivid Image
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Dual Blades Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dual Blades on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| 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.
Dual Blades Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dual Blades on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dual Blades" GBA longplay 2002
Dual Blades Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for Dual Blades. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
0000E623+000A+1000A178+0007 -
Infinite Time
830029BA+0063 -
Infinite Health P1
830029A8+6FFF -
No Health P1
830029A8+0000 -
Infinite Pow P1
830029BE+6FFF -
No Pow P1
830029BE+0000 -
Infinite Health P2
830034D4+6FFF -
No Health P2
830034D4+0000 -
Infinite Pow P2
830034EA+6FFF -
No Pow P2
830034EA+0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dual Blades released?
Dual Blades was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Dual Blades?
Dual Blades was developed by Vivid Image, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dual Blades support?
Dual Blades supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Dual Blades?
Dual Blades is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dual Blades for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dual Blades runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dual Blades in the browser?
No. Dual Blades streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dual Blades?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Dual Blades work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dual Blades this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dual Blades. 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.
