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Legend of Kage, The
Legend of Kage, The remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- TOSE
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Legend of Kage, The Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Legend of Kage, The 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.
Legend of Kage, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Legend of Kage, The 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
"Legend of Kage, The" NES longplay 1987
Legend of Kage, The Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Legend of Kage, The. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Both Players Have Infinite Lives
SXVALZVG -
Both Players Start With 28 Lives
KEOATAVA -
Super-Ninja-Power Running Ability
GASAOLZA -
Super-Ninja-Power Jumping Ability
YAKXYPGE+YASZAPGE+YASZPPGE -
Untouchable
SZNPVLSA -
Hit Anywhere Sword
AAEZVIGP+AAOZXSAA+AEXXNKLT -
Hit Anywhere Shurikens
AESXNKZA+AESZUGTP+AEXXNKLT -
Kill White Boss
AEXXNKLT -
Suit Modifier
0041:00 -
Special Power Modifier
0046:00 -
Phantom Double Distance Modifier
0047:0C -
Egao Modifier
0048:01
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Invincible
004E:00 -
No Enemies Left (Water Stage)
0084:00 -
Enemies Die
0098:80+0099:80+009A:80 -
Infinite Lives P1
002B:63 -
Max Score P1
0110:39+0111:39+0112:39+0113:39+0114:39+0115:39 -
Skip Title Screen
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External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Legend of Kage, The released?
Legend of Kage, The was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Legend of Kage, The?
Legend of Kage, The was developed by TOSE, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Legend of Kage, The support?
Legend of Kage, The supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Legend of Kage, The?
Legend of Kage, The is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Legend of Kage, The for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Legend of Kage, The runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Legend of Kage, The in the browser?
No. Legend of Kage, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Legend of Kage, The?
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 Legend of Kage, The 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 Legend of Kage, The this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Legend of Kage, The. 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.
