Light Crusader
Light Crusader remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Treasure
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Light Crusader Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Light Crusader 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.
Light Crusader Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Light Crusader 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
"Light Crusader" Mega Drive longplay 1995
Light Crusader Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Light Crusader. 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 Gold
FFF028:FFFFAL4A-CA84 -
All Weapons
FFF134:00FF -
All Armour
FFF135:00FF -
All Gloves
FFF136:00FF -
Infinite Air
FFF130:0063 -
Infinite Fire
FFF131:0063 -
Infinite Earth
FFF132:0063 -
Infinite Water
FFF133:0063 -
Infinite Health
FFD059:00C8AMWT-AA2J+R1WT-A6TTFFD058:00FF+1 -
Inventory
FFF100:0000+FFF13E:0000 -
Infinite Boots effect and costume effect
FFF030:0008F1ST-ATCW -
Master Code
AJBT-AA7NATBT-AA7T
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Start with max gold
96ZT-F99Y -
Infinite Magic
R1RT-A61LAMSA-AA3J -
Any Heal method
G6TA-CAF4 -
Start with Sextant and Boots
E60A-EGJ2 -
Start with Costume and Crest
G60A-FLJ4 -
Mega Jump
AA4T-ATHR -
Start With 9999 Gold
B6ZT-ERSY -
Almost Invincible Except Fire From Pillars
JMWA-AR68 -
Invincible To Fire From Pillars
GJ1A-CA2C -
Eat Food Anytime
RETA-C6Z0 -
The Bartender Sells Cubes Instead Of Wine
EHHA-CAS0 -
Infinite Cubes
AKZA-EA8Y -
Walk Through Doors, Enemies And Some Objects
BKHT-AA94 -
Start With All The Equipment
96ZT-F99A+96ZT-F99C -
Regional Lockout Bypass
EAAT-BL1TEAAT-AY1T -
Invincibility
R1WA-A6ZAR1WA-A6WTR1WA-A60L+1 -
Any Heal method (Food or Magic) restores full HP
G6TA-CAF4 -
Infinite Boots effect
F1ST-ATCW
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Light Crusader released?
Light Crusader was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Light Crusader?
Light Crusader was developed by Treasure, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Light Crusader support?
Light Crusader is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Light Crusader?
Light Crusader is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Light Crusader for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Light Crusader runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Light Crusader in the browser?
No. Light Crusader streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Light Crusader?
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 Light Crusader 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 Light Crusader this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Light Crusader. 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.
