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Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements
Dungeon Magic: Sword of the Elements is an action game developed by Natsume for the NES in 1990. The game places players in control of a warrior exploring dungeon environments, armed with a magical sword. The combat system incorporates elemental magic mechanics, allowing players to utilize different magical properties during battles. Players navigate through multiple dungeon levels, each presenting different enemy arrangements and environmental challenges. The gameplay combines action-oriented combat with exploration elements, requiring quick reflexes and strategic use of magical abilities. Controls follow standard NES conventions for movement and attacking. The progression follows a traditional dungeon-crawling structure, advancing from one level to the next with increasing difficulty. Enemy variety and level design encourage players to adapt their approach using the various magical elements available to them throughout the adventure.
- Developer
- Natsume
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements 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.
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements" NES longplay 1990
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements Cheat Codes
13 community-curated cheats for Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Take No Damage Except From Scorpions
SXVLTLSA -
Start With 100 Gold Pieces
GTKIITAA -
Take Less Damage
OVVLGLSV+ZEVLIUYL -
Start With 512 Gold Pieces
ZAKIITAA+PGKSGTAG -
Stay At The Inn For Free
PXSTLZPG+AXSTYZAG -
Items At Grocer's Shop Are Free
PXUVXTPG+AXUVVTAG -
Items At Armory Are Free
PXENPLPG+AXENILAG -
Start A New Game With 9999 Gold Pieces
YYIITAE+PGKSGTAGYYNIITAE+PGKSGTAGYYIITA+PGKSGTAG -
Infinite Health
00DC:FF -
Max/Infinite EXP
004B:FF+004C:FF -
Max/Infinite Gold
0040:FF -
Enemy Has Little Health
00DB:00
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Character Starts At Level 9
004A:09
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements released?
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements?
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements was developed by Natsume, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements support?
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements?
Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements in the browser?
No. Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements?
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 Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements 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 Dungeon Magic - Sword of the Elements this way?
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