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Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode
Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode is a side-scrolling action game developed by Vic Tokai, released in 1988 for the NES. Players control the titular professional assassin as he infiltrates enemy bases and completes dangerous missions. The game combines action-platformer gameplay with stealth elements, requiring players to eliminate targets and navigate through enemy-filled stages. Controls are straightforward: movement, jumping, and shooting mechanics allow for combat encounters and obstacle avoidance. The game features multiple missions spread across different locations, each presenting distinct challenges and enemy types. Players must manage limited ammunition and health while progressing through stages. Golgo 13's gameplay emphasizes careful navigation and tactical positioning. The difficulty escalates as players advance through the missions. Overall, it delivers a straightforward action experience centered on espionage and combat scenarios that were popular in late 1980s NES releases.
- Developer
- Vic Tokai
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (625)
- Last updated
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode 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.
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode" NES longplay 1988
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Stop Energy Counting Down
SXKVXAVG -
Doesn't Use Bullets In Horizontal Mode
GXUVXTSA -
Won't Take Damage In Horizontal Mode
GXKNNPSA -
Won't Take Damage In Pan/Zoom Mode
GZOEGGST -
Won't Take Damage In Maze
GZKLZGST -
Gives Life And Bullets A Super-Boost
ZAVKIAAA -
Stop energy counting down--DON'T USE CODE 1 WITH CODE 4
SXKVXAVG -
Won't take damage in pan/zoom mode--DON'T USE CODE 4 WITH CODE 1
GZOEGGST -
Infinite Energy
SZOETGSA+OXKVXAVK+SXKNNPSA -
Infinite Energy (Side Scrolling Stages)
0010:50 -
Infinite Energy (FPS Stages)
0038:50 -
Infinite Bullets
003A:50
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Infinite Grenades (Maze Stages)
051F:03 -
Infinite Health (Side-Scrolling Stages/Helicopter Stages)
0010:54 -
Infinite Health (FPS Gun Stages
0038:FF -
Infinite Ammo (Side-Scrolling Stages/Helicopter Stages)
003A:FF -
Guys Are Never Shooting At You (FPS Gun Stages)
0301:00 -
Act Modifier
0017:BE
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode released?
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode?
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode was developed by Vic Tokai, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode support?
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode?
Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode in the browser?
No. Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode?
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 Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode 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 Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Golgo 13 - Top Secret Episode. 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.
