Screenshots1 / 3
Faxanadu
Faxanadu is an action game developed by Hudson and released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control a wizard navigating a vertical-scrolling fantasy world, moving left and right to battle enemies with magic spells and melee weapons. The game spans six distinct stages, each presenting progressively harder challenges with unique enemy types. Combat requires players to time spell casting carefully while selecting appropriate weapons, with the wizard becoming stronger by collecting equipment and new spells throughout levels. Controls are straightforward: directional movement, jumping, and button presses to attack or cast spells. Game progression is linear across stages, with boss characters guarding the path forward. The gameplay blends fast-paced action with light RPG mechanics through magic systems and inventory management, emphasizing tactical decisions within intense combat encounters.
- Developer
- Hudson
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (602)
- Last updated
Faxanadu Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Faxanadu 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.
Faxanadu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Faxanadu on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Faxanadu" NES longplay 1989
Faxanadu Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Faxanadu. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
-
Totally Invincible
00AD:33 -
NPC behavior - Movement
036B:00 -
NPC Behavior 2
02DB:0F -
Start with all special items
042C:FFKASNUAVA+VANOASSE -
Max Experience
0391:FF -
Infinite Money
0394:FF -
Infinite Health
0431:80SXOKTESE -
Infinite Magic
039A:FFAEENEZZA -
Number of Weapons
0C32:00 -
Number of Armors
03C3:00
Show 18 more cheats Show fewer
-
Number of Shields
03C4:00 -
Number of Magics
03C5:00 -
Number of Items
03C6:00 -
Can Always Levitate
00A5:80 -
Some Kind of Room Mod, or NPC Mod, or combination of the two...
0024:00+0064:00+0065:00 -
Alter Your Hero's Walking/Running Speed
00AA:00 -
Start With And Keep Flying Ability!
0429:0A -
Master - Weapons
03C2:04 -
Master - Armor
03C3:04 -
Master - Shields
03C4:04 -
Master - Magic
03C5:05 -
Master - Items
03C6:08 -
Master - Weapons Slots
039D:00+039E:00+03A0:00 -
Master - Armor Slots
03A1:00+03A2:00+03A3:00+03A4:00 -
Master - Shield Slots
03A5:00+03A6:00+03A7:00+03A8:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Faxanadu released?
Faxanadu was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Faxanadu?
Faxanadu was developed by Hudson, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Faxanadu support?
Faxanadu is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Faxanadu?
Faxanadu is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Faxanadu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Faxanadu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Faxanadu in the browser?
No. Faxanadu streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Faxanadu?
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 Faxanadu 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 Faxanadu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Faxanadu. 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.
