Kishi Densetsu
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Kishi Densetsu combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Kodansha
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Kishi Densetsu Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kishi Densetsu 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.
Kishi Densetsu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kishi Densetsu 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
"Kishi Densetsu" Mega Drive longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kishi Densetsu released?
Kishi Densetsu was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Kishi Densetsu?
Kishi Densetsu was developed by Kodansha, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Kishi Densetsu?
Kishi Densetsu is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kishi Densetsu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kishi Densetsu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kishi Densetsu in the browser?
No. Kishi Densetsu streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kishi Densetsu?
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 Kishi Densetsu 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 Kishi Densetsu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kishi Densetsu. 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.
