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Faceball 2000
Faceball 2000 is a first-person action shooter developed by Xanth Software and released on the SNES in 1992. Players navigate through maze-like levels from a first-person perspective, controlling a ball-shaped protagonist armed with various weapons. The game features real-time combat against enemy spheres and obstacles. Notable for its time, it delivers 3D-style visuals through a top-down converted to first-person view system. The single-player campaign progresses through multiple themed stages with increasing difficulty. Beyond the solo mode, Faceball 2000 offers 2-player competitive modes, including a deathmatch option where players can battle directly. Controls utilize the SNES pad for movement and aiming, with button inputs for firing different weapon types. The game's straightforward mechanics emphasize fast-paced action and spatial awareness in confined environments.
- Developer
- Xanth Software
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Faceball 2000 Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Faceball 2000 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.
Faceball 2000 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Faceball 2000 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
"Faceball 2000" SNES longplay 1992
Faceball 2000 Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Faceball 2000. 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 Lives
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Start With 1 Life Instead Of 3
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Start With 7 Lives
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Start With 9 Lives
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Start With 25 Lives
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Start With 50 Lives
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Start With 75 Lives
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Start With 99 Lives
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Start With 255 Lives
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Allow 98 Seconds In Zone 1 Bonus Level
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Allow 98 Seconds In Zone 2 Bonus Level
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Start Each Cyberzone Level With 1 Tag Required
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Start Cyberzone Mode On Zone 1 Level 2 (Can't Continue)
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Start Cyberzone Mode On Zone 1 Level 5 (Can't Continue)
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Start Cyberzone Mode On Zone 1 Bonus Level (Can't Continue)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Faceball 2000 released?
Faceball 2000 was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed Faceball 2000?
Faceball 2000 was developed by Xanth Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Faceball 2000 support?
Faceball 2000 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Faceball 2000?
Faceball 2000 is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Faceball 2000 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Faceball 2000 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Faceball 2000 in the browser?
No. Faceball 2000 streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Faceball 2000?
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 Faceball 2000 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 Faceball 2000 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Faceball 2000. 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.
