Gynoug
Gynoug remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Masaya Games
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Gynoug Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gynoug 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.
Gynoug Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gynoug 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
"Gynoug" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Gynoug Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for Gynoug. 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 Lives
FFD6CC:0009AKSA-AA58FFD6CD:09+1 -
Have Full Blue Orb Meter
FFFDDE:0007FFFDDE:07 -
Fake Full Blue Orb Meter (Visual Only)
FFD6C2:0007FFD6C2:07 -
Fake Full Red Orb Meter (Visual Only)
FFD6C2:0007FFD6C3:07 -
Infinite Item Usage
FFD6C6:0025FFD6C7:25 -
Keep Special Charge of Energy Weapon Power After the Death
AJTT-CA7Y+AJTT-CA9R -
Infinite Magic
ABVA-AAGT+ABXA-AAHT+ABVA-AAAA+AB1T-AAEJ+ABWA-AAFA -
Infinite Credits
AKCT-CAEC -
Invincible
FFC976:0010 -
Freeze Time Continue
FFCCF5:0009AVEA-CA7G -
Master Code
ALAT-AACN -
Invincibility
ABPT-AA9J
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gynoug released?
Gynoug was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Gynoug?
Gynoug was developed by Masaya Games, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Gynoug support?
Gynoug is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Gynoug?
Gynoug is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gynoug for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gynoug runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gynoug in the browser?
No. Gynoug streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gynoug?
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 Gynoug 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 Gynoug this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gynoug. 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.
