Final Blow
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Final Blow combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Final Blow Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Final Blow on our in-browser Mega Drive 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 | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Final Blow Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Final Blow on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Final Blow" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Final Blow Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for Final Blow. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Instant KO on knockdown
FF85C1:0009
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Final Blow released?
Final Blow was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Final Blow?
Final Blow was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Final Blow support?
Final Blow supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Final Blow?
Final Blow is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Final Blow for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Final Blow runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Final Blow in the browser?
No. Final Blow streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Final Blow?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Final Blow work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Final Blow this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Final Blow. 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.
