Gargoyles
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Gargoyles combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Buena Vista Interactive
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (807)
- Last updated
Gargoyles Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gargoyles 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.
Gargoyles Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gargoyles 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
"Gargoyles" Mega Drive longplay 1995
Gargoyles Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Gargoyles. 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 Energy
FF007D:46ACDA-AACCFF007C:0046 -
Infinite Lives
FF00DB:095MJT-AAFRA5JT-AA7L+1 -
Untouchable
JB9A-AADE -
No Damage from Obstacles
R0DA-A6W2 -
Fly
FF16B2:0000 -
Alternative Fly
FF0078:00FF -
Pause Code Modifier
FFEEF2:000A -
Add to Pause Code Modifier Invincibility
FFEEF0:000C -
Protection From Most Damage
A4DA-AA38 -
Protection From All Damage (Infinite Energy)
A4DA-AA38+A4DA-AA5T -
Start With 10 Lives (Normal Difficulty Mode Only)
BKGA-AAAA -
Continue With 10 Lives (Normal Difficulty Mode Only)
BKGA-AACA
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Infinite Energy (Alt.)
WCDA-BRMT -
Fly Tap C
ACWA-AAFW -
Regional Lockout Bypass
EAAT-AL1TEAAT-AY1T -
Invincibility
FF16D2:0010 -
Invincibility against all enemies and lava. See note
R0CT-A61L+R08T-A6XN -
Enabled Map Mode In Game Hold A + B + C And Gargoyles Move The D-Pad
RGPT-A608 -
Enabled Map Mode In Game Hold A + B + C And Gargoyles Move The D-Pad
FF0078:0001
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gargoyles released?
Gargoyles was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Gargoyles?
Gargoyles was developed by Buena Vista Interactive, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Gargoyles support?
Gargoyles is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Gargoyles?
Gargoyles is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gargoyles for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gargoyles runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gargoyles in the browser?
No. Gargoyles streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gargoyles?
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 Gargoyles 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 Gargoyles this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gargoyles. 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.
