Lotus II
Lotus II 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
- Gremlin Interactive
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (504)
- Last updated
Lotus II Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lotus II 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.
Lotus II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lotus II 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
"Lotus II" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Lotus II Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for Lotus II. 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 Time
FF2BC7:FFFF2BC6:00FF -
Score Keeps Climbing
FF2BB4:FFFF2BB4:00FF -
Master Code
RH9T-860T -
Your Car Will Automatically Drive At Top Speed
AJDT-CAGL -
Decent Acceleration
FF2BB4:0010 -
Maximum Acceleration
FF2BB4:0025 -
Infinite Fuel
AJHT-CA9T
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lotus II released?
Lotus II was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Lotus II?
Lotus II was developed by Gremlin Interactive, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Lotus II support?
Lotus II supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Lotus II?
Lotus II is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lotus II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lotus II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lotus II in the browser?
No. Lotus II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lotus II?
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 Lotus II 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 Lotus II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lotus II. 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.