Jantei Monogatari
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Jantei Monogatari combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Atlus
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (999)
- Last updated
Jantei Monogatari Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Jantei Monogatari 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.
Jantei Monogatari Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Jantei Monogatari 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
"Jantei Monogatari" Mega Drive longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jantei Monogatari released?
Jantei Monogatari was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Jantei Monogatari?
Jantei Monogatari was developed by Atlus, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Jantei Monogatari support?
Jantei Monogatari is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Jantei Monogatari?
Jantei Monogatari is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Jantei Monogatari for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Jantei Monogatari runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Jantei Monogatari in the browser?
No. Jantei Monogatari streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Jantei Monogatari?
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 Jantei Monogatari 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 Jantei Monogatari this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Jantei Monogatari. 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.
