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Hydlide
Hydlide stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- FCI
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Hydlide Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Hydlide 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.
Hydlide Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Hydlide on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Hydlide" NES longplay 1989
Hydlide Cheat Codes
24 community-curated cheats for Hydlide. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Boost Strength, Life, Magic
AZKAAVZE -
Super Boost Strength, Life, Magic
GTKAAVZA -
Don't Take Damage From Most Monsters
SXSGYYSA -
Rapid Healing
AEUEKVIA -
Rapid Magic Healing
AANOVZZA -
Start With Full Life, Strength And Magic
YYKAAVZA -
Play As Hydlide's Head
EPPOZX -
Different Colors
PISOZTPIIOZT -
Scrambled Graphics
IIIIII -
Max Health
0038:64 -
Max STR
0039:64 -
Max Experience
003A:64
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Max Magic
003B:64 -
Start With Sword
0059:FF -
Start With Shield
005A:FF -
Start With Lamp
005B:FF -
Start With Cross
005C:FF -
Start With Pot
005D:FF -
Start With Medicine
005E:FF -
Start With Key
005F:FF -
Start With Ruby
0060:FF -
Start With Ring
0061:FF -
Start With Jewel
0062:FF -
Start With Max Life, STR And Magic
GTGAAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hydlide released?
Hydlide was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Hydlide?
Hydlide was developed by FCI, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Hydlide support?
Hydlide is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Hydlide?
Hydlide is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Hydlide for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Hydlide runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Hydlide in the browser?
No. Hydlide streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Hydlide?
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 Hydlide 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 Hydlide this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Hydlide. 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.
