Herzog Zwei
Herzog Zwei 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
- Technosoft
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (597)
- Last updated
Herzog Zwei Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Herzog Zwei 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.
Herzog Zwei Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Herzog Zwei 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
"Herzog Zwei" Mega Drive longplay 1989
Herzog Zwei Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Herzog Zwei. 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
AJBT-AA68 -
All weapons are made immediately
JP4T-AE0N -
Infinite money
DV4T-AA6RFF8BE8:C350FF8CE8:C350 -
Infinite energy
AJ7A-AA36FF8BAE:0014FF8CAE:0014 -
Infinite ammunition
B2HA-AA98 -
Infinite stamina against anti-aircraft fire
ATNA-AA32 -
Infinite stamina against bullets
AJLT-AA7W -
Infinite total strength
BCGT-AA5L -
Immediate energy recovery
RGFA-A602 -
Immediate ammunition recovery
NCFA-BE92 -
Immediate stamina recovery
RGFA-A6ZY -
Total strength starts at 1
AF0A-AADY
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Total strength starts at 100
NV0A-AADY -
Total strength starts at 500
8V0A-ACDY -
Total strength starts at 5,000
VB0A-BGDY -
Total strength starts at 50,000
LB0A-AHXY -
Never get money
AAEA-BA36AAEA-BA50 -
Get 80 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 200 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-BJV6JAEA-BJX0 -
Get 120 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 240 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-BNV6JAEA-BNX0 -
Get 160 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 280 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-BTV6JAEA-BTX0 -
Get 200 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 320 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-BYV6JAEA-BYX0 -
Get 240 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 360 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-B2V6JAEA-B2X0 -
Get 280 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 400 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-B6V6JAEA-B6X0 -
Get 320 G's per second in 1st battle stage, 440 in stages 2 thru 8
JAEA-BAV6JAEA-BAX0 -
Start with no G's
AA0T-AAFYAA1A-AAEA -
Start with 1,000 G's
NT0T-AAFYNT1A-AAEA -
Start with 5,000 G's
8T0T-ACFY8T1A-ACEA -
Start with 50,000 G's
VA0T-BGFYVA1A-BGEA -
Start with 100,000 G's
CA0T-ARPYCA1A-ARNA -
Start with 250,000 G's
ZA0T-AC7YZA1A-AC6A
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herzog Zwei released?
Herzog Zwei was released in 1989 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Herzog Zwei?
Herzog Zwei was developed by Technosoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Herzog Zwei support?
Herzog Zwei supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Herzog Zwei?
Herzog Zwei is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Herzog Zwei for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Herzog Zwei runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Herzog Zwei in the browser?
No. Herzog Zwei streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Herzog Zwei?
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 Herzog Zwei 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 Herzog Zwei this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Herzog Zwei. 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.
