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Equinox
Equinox is an action game released by Software Creations in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game follows a character navigating through a series of stages filled with combat encounters and environmental puzzles. Players control the protagonist as they move through each level, engaging in real-time action sequences against enemies while solving puzzles that block progression. The gameplay emphasizes exploration and pattern recognition, requiring players to observe enemy behavior and environmental layouts to advance. The controls are responsive, allowing for precise movement and combat timing. The level design progresses in difficulty, with later stages introducing more complex enemy patterns and environmental hazards. The game features a fantasy setting with distinct visual themes across its stages, creating variety in both aesthetics and gameplay challenges.
- Developer
- Software Creations
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
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Equinox Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Equinox 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.
Equinox Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Equinox 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
"Equinox" SNES longplay 1993
Equinox Cheat Codes
24 community-curated cheats for Equinox. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Protection from most small monsters
C28F-AF4D -
Infinite life energy
3CA0-0DC7 -
Infinite magic [must have enough MP for spell to work]
CEAE-0D17 -
More energy from apples
CB2A-C4D9 -
Super jump
4F27-1F00+4020-1FD0 -
Mega-jump
FC27-1F00+4020-1FD0 -
Colored doors don't need keys
DD86-674F+3C86-671F -
Super speed
B32C-4FA0+CD2C-4700 -
'Slow' spell lasts 2x as long
D9AC-6437 -
'Slow' spell lasts 3x as long
D6AC-6437 -
'Freeze' spell lasts 2x as long
D9AB-6FC7 -
'Freeze' spell lasts 3x as long
D6AB-6FC7
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Invincible To Everything
7E1F2D00 -
Lower Room Exit Modifier
7E0F1C00 -
Have All 12 Tokens
7E1F110C -
999 Score Modifier
7E1F05E7+7E1F0603 -
Infinite Green Keys
7E1F07E7+7E1F0803 -
Infinite Blue Keys
7E1F09E7+7E1F0A03 -
Infinite Red Keys
7E1F0BE7+7E1F0C03 -
Infinite White Keys
7E1F0DE7+7E1F0E03 -
One Hit Kills Bosses
7E1F6900 -
One Hit Kills Enemies
7E116C00+7E11BC00+7E120C00+7E125C00 -
Open Doors
7E116601+7E11B601+7E120601+7E125601+7E12A601+7E12F601+7E134601 -
Walk Through Walls
C285-6FCD+4B85-6F3D+4D85-64CD+2D85-674D+DA81-674D
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Equinox released?
Equinox was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Who developed Equinox?
Equinox was developed by Software Creations, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Equinox support?
Equinox is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Equinox?
Equinox is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Equinox for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Equinox runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Equinox in the browser?
No. Equinox streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Equinox?
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 Equinox 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 Equinox this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Equinox. 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.
