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Front Line
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Front Line is a 1985 side-scrolling action shooter developed by Taito. Players control a soldier navigating through enemy-occupied territory, advancing from left to right across each stage. The protagonist can move freely in four directions and shoot to eliminate waves of enemies, obstacles, and military targets. The game features two-player simultaneous gameplay, allowing cooperative combat through increasingly challenging battlefield scenarios. Each level presents distinct terrain and enemy formations that require tactical movement and timing to overcome. The NES version brings arcade-style action with straightforward controls—directional movement and dedicated fire buttons—making the gameplay accessible yet demanding. Stages progress through varied environments, escalating in difficulty as players push deeper into enemy lines. Front Line emphasizes quick reflexes and strategic positioning rather than complex mechanics, capturing the intensity of wartime action in a compact package.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Adventure
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Front Line Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Front Line 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.
Front Line Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Front Line 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
"Front Line" NES longplay 1985
Front Line Cheat Codes
4 community-curated cheats for Front Line. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincibility
OUPIPE -
Invincible
0025:01 -
Start As Tank
002F:0B+0030:E3+003B:17+003C:E3 -
Infinite Lives
LEVKGGPZ
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Front Line released?
Front Line was released in 1985 for the NES.
Who developed Front Line?
Front Line was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Front Line support?
Front Line supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Front Line?
Front Line is a Adventure game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Front Line for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Front Line runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Front Line in the browser?
No. Front Line streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Front Line?
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 Front Line 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 Front Line this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Front Line. 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.
