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Lunar Pool
Lunar Pool 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
- Compile
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (746)
- Last updated
Lunar Pool Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lunar Pool 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.
Lunar Pool Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lunar Pool 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
"Lunar Pool" NES longplay 1987
Lunar Pool Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Lunar Pool. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start with 9 balls instead of 3
PESVUPLE -
Start with 25 balls
POSVUPLE -
Start with 50 balls
ZUSVUPLA -
Start with 99 balls
LVSVUPLA -
Start with 9 shots instead of 3
PAVVKLLE -
Start with 25 shots
PPVVKLLE -
Start with 50 shots
ZLVVKLLA -
Start with 99 shots
LTVVKLLA -
Infinite Balls
01C3:63 -
Infinite Shots - Both Players
SZOYLKVK -
Infinite Balls - Both Players
SZKNIKVK -
Enable Stage Skip (Press Select during gameplay)
ENNYLZEI005F:3A
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P1 Infinite Shots
036A:03 -
P1 Infinite Balls
0368:63 -
P2 Infinite Shots
036B:03 -
P2 Infinite Balls
0369:63 -
Start With 9 Balls (Instead Of 3)
PESVUPLE -
Start With 9 Shots (Instead Of 3)
PAVVKLLE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lunar Pool released?
Lunar Pool was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Lunar Pool?
Lunar Pool was developed by Compile, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Lunar Pool support?
Lunar Pool supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Lunar Pool?
Lunar Pool is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lunar Pool for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lunar Pool runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lunar Pool in the browser?
No. Lunar Pool streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lunar Pool?
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 Lunar Pool 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 Lunar Pool this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lunar Pool. 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.
