Joshua & the Battle of Jericho
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho 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
- Wisdom Tree
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Joshua & the Battle of Jericho 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.
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Joshua & the Battle of Jericho 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
"Joshua & the Battle of Jericho" Mega Drive longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joshua & the Battle of Jericho released?
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Joshua & the Battle of Jericho?
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho was developed by Wisdom Tree, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Joshua & the Battle of Jericho support?
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Joshua & the Battle of Jericho?
Joshua & the Battle of Jericho is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Joshua & the Battle of Jericho for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Joshua & the Battle of Jericho runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Joshua & the Battle of Jericho in the browser?
No. Joshua & the Battle of Jericho streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Joshua & the Battle of Jericho?
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 Joshua & the Battle of Jericho 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 Joshua & the Battle of Jericho this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Joshua & the Battle of Jericho. 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.
