Growl
Growl stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (843)
- Last updated
Growl Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Growl 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.
Growl Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Growl 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
"Growl" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Growl Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Growl. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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MASTER CODE--MUST BE ENTERED
ETBT-AA42 -
Infinite energy
R1XA-C6W2AXXA-CA6C -
Infinite credits
AVHT-AA6WFF085A:0009 -
Each pistol has 0 bullets
ABPA-GAC8 -
Each pistol has 2 bullets
AKPA-GAC8 -
Each pistol has 4 bullets
AVPA-GAC8 -
Each pistol has 8 bullets
BBPA-GAC8 -
Each pistol has infinite bullets
AW9T-AA4Y -
Each AK-47 has 0 bursts
ABPA-GADA -
Each AK-47 has 2 bursts
AKPA-GADA -
Each AK-47 has 4 bursts
AVPA-GADA -
Each AK-47 has 6 bursts
A3PA-GADA
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Each AK-47 has infinite bursts
AXAA-AA5N -
Each rocket launcher has 0 rockets
ABPA-GADC -
Each rocket launcher has 2 rockets
AKPA-GADC -
Each rocket launcher has 6 rockets
A3PA-GADC -
Each rocket launcher has 8 rockets
BBPA-GADC -
Each rocket launcher has infinite rockets
AXAT-AA3A -
Each object picked up is nothing
ACHT-B69T -
Each object picked up is a knife
AGHT-B69T -
Each object picked up is an iron bar
ALHT-B69T -
Each object picked up is a sword
ARHT-B69T -
Each object picked up is a pistol
AWHT-B69T -
Each object picked up is an AK-47
A0HT-B69T -
Each object picked up is a rocket launcher
A4HT-B69T -
Each object picked up is a whip
A8HT-B69T -
Each object picked up is a grenade
BCHT-B69T -
Invincibility
ADWT-CR6T -
Infinite Time At Continue
FF0856:0009
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Growl released?
Growl was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Growl?
Growl was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Growl support?
Growl is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Growl?
Growl is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Growl for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Growl runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Growl in the browser?
No. Growl streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Growl?
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 Growl 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 Growl this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Growl. 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.
