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Mega Man
洛克人
Mega Man is an action platformer developed by Capcom and released in 1987 for the NES. Players control Mega Man, a robot tasked with defeating eight Robot Masters. The core gameplay involves traversing side-scrolling levels filled with obstacles and enemies, then confronting each boss. Upon defeating a Robot Master, Mega Man acquires their special weapon, which can be used against other bosses. This weapon-switching mechanic is central to the gameplay loop, as certain weapons prove more effective against specific enemies. The game features challenging level design with precise platforming sections and demanding combat encounters. Players must carefully manage their weapons' limited energy while navigating each stage. The game is controlled via standard NES buttons, with left/right for movement and buttons for jumping and attacking. After clearing all eight Robot Masters' stages, players face Dr. Wily's fortress, the final challenge.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Mega Man Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Mega Man 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.
Mega Man Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Mega Man 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
"Mega Man" NES longplay 1987
Mega Man Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Mega Man. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincible
0055:60 -
Have All Weapons
005D:FF -
Unlimited Lives
00A6:09 -
Unlimited Health
006A:28 -
Unlimited E
006F:1C -
Unlimited C
006B:1C -
Unlimited F
006E:1C -
Unlimited M
0071:1C -
Walk Through Walls To The Left
SXVOVTSA -
Walk Through Walls To The Right
SZVPKTSA -
Infinite Energy
006A:1CSZKZGZSA0006C01C -
Infinite Cutman
006B:1C
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Infinite Bombman
0071:1C006D:1C -
Infinite Elecman
005D:1C006F:1C -
Infinite Gutsman
0070:1C -
Infinite Iceman
006C:1C -
Infinite Fireman
006E:1C -
Start With 56 Energy
ALXOIOGO -
56 Maximum Life Energy
ALNOLKGO -
Infinite Weapons (Once You Have Them)
IESZXESN -
Start With 6,666,666 Points
PAGOPA -
Start With All Weapons (Needs Work)
TXPULP -
Start With Bombman's Weapon
POGPGA -
Jump About Half A Screen High
AZTOOG -
Slightly Higher Jump
ALTOOG -
Walkthru Breakable Blocks
TULIAN -
Rapid Fire
PIGKLA -
Climb Down Ladders Faster
VYXOXENN -
Climb Up Ladders Faster
PENOAYAA -
Most Enemies Have A Lot Less Health, Some Have More
AUGUST
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mega Man released?
Mega Man was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Mega Man?
Mega Man was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Mega Man support?
Mega Man is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Mega Man?
Mega Man is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Mega Man for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mega Man runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Mega Man in the browser?
No. Mega Man streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Mega Man?
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 Mega Man 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 Mega Man this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mega Man. 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.
