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Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero is a side-scrolling action game developed by Bits Studios, released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis. Players control an action hero through multiple stages, battling enemies and navigating obstacles using combinations of melee attacks and gun fire. The game presents distinct level layouts with escalating difficulty. Controls are straightforward: use the directional pad to move and jump, with action buttons handling attacks and weapon switching. Each stage culminates in challenging boss encounters. The gameplay maintains a steady arcade pace, with each level introducing new enemy types and environmental hazards. Emphasizing direct combat and exploration, the title offers the classic side-scrolling action experience common to early 90s console releases. Suitable for players enjoying straightforward, combat-focused action gameplay without complex mechanics or narratives.
- Developer
- Bits Studios
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (659)
- Last updated
Last Action Hero Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Last Action Hero 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.
Last Action Hero Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Last Action Hero 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
"Last Action Hero" Mega Drive longplay
Last Action Hero Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for Last Action Hero. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
FF000B:05BABA-CA5CD6BA-CADE+1 -
Infinite Energy
FF0770:08BCBT-CA9EACBT-CAHG+1 -
Infinite Time
FF0055:03+FF0056:00+FF0057:00FF0054:0003+FF0056:0000+FF0056:0000 -
Invincibility
R0BT-C61E -
Replace Copyright Screen with Bits Screen
C0LT-CAA4+CYAA-CACY -
Infinite Energy (against all enemies)
AA3T-CADG+AA5A-CAET+AA5T-CAAW -
Untouchable (against all enemies)
R0BT-C60L+RY2T-C6WA+RY2T-C6T2+RY5A-C6XG+RY5T-C6TJ -
Freeze Time
ATKA-CA5G -
Start with 25 Lives
DECA-CAAJ -
Start with 50 Lives
GJCA-CAAJ -
Start with 99 Lives
NNCA-CAAJ -
Start with 15 Lives
CYCA-CAAJ
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Last Action Hero?
Last Action Hero was developed by Bits Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Last Action Hero support?
Last Action Hero is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Last Action Hero?
Last Action Hero is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Last Action Hero for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Last Action Hero runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Last Action Hero in the browser?
No. Last Action Hero streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Last Action Hero?
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 Last Action Hero 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 Last Action Hero this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Last Action Hero. 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.
