Dynamite Headdy
Dynamite Headdy is a single-player action game developed by Minato Giken and released on Game Gear in 1994. The game features Headdy, a protagonist with the unusual ability to detach and launch his head as a weapon. Players navigate through levels using the head as both an offensive tool and a puzzle-solving device. The core gameplay revolves around shooting the detachable head at enemies and objects to progress. Control is handled via directional buttons and action buttons for firing and movement. The game spans multiple stages with increasing difficulty, each requiring players to adapt their approach to different enemy types and environmental obstacles. The surreal visual style and unconventional mechanics make Dynamite Headdy a distinctive entry in the Game Gear library.
- Developer
- Minato Giken
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Game Gear
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Dynamite Headdy Controls — Game Gear Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dynamite Headdy on our in-browser Game Gear 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Dynamite Headdy Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dynamite Headdy on Game Gear before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dynamite Headdy" Game Gear longplay 1994
Dynamite Headdy Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Dynamite Headdy. 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 Health
00CB-1930002-A5C-C4A -
Infinite Lives
00C0-1303007-83D-E69008-E2D-E69+3 -
Invulnerability
00CB-25FFC94-68C-E69C96-59C-E69 -
Start with 1 lives
014-FAF-E66014+FAF+E66 -
Start with 5 lives
054-FAF-E66054+FAF+E66 -
Start with 9 lives
094-FAF-E66094+FAF+E66 -
Infinite energy
004-56C-D5A004+56C+D5A -
Start on Toys in the Hood
344-F3F-3BE+344-EFF-3BE344+F3F+3BE+344+EFF+3BE
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dynamite Headdy released?
Dynamite Headdy was released in 1994 for the Game Gear.
Who developed Dynamite Headdy?
Dynamite Headdy was developed by Minato Giken, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dynamite Headdy support?
Dynamite Headdy is a single-player Action game for the Game Gear.
What type of game is Dynamite Headdy?
Dynamite Headdy is a Action game for the Game Gear, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dynamite Headdy for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dynamite Headdy runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dynamite Headdy in the browser?
No. Dynamite Headdy streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Gear emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dynamite Headdy?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Gear cartridge supported.
Does Dynamite Headdy work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Gear emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dynamite Headdy this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dynamite Headdy. 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.
