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Metal Storm
Metal Storm 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
- Tamtex
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (619)
- Last updated
Metal Storm Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Metal Storm 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.
Metal Storm Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Metal Storm 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
"Metal Storm" NES longplay 1991
Metal Storm Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Metal Storm. 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 6 Lives
TEXUNLZA -
Start With 9 Lives
PEXUNLZE -
Infinite Lives
AASOYYPA0716:09 -
Start With Extra Weapons
NNNLOLAE -
Slower Timer
AVKYPSGL -
Faster Timer
AXKYPSGL -
Permanent Fireball
AESTKXGA -
Permanent Shield
AESXXNGY -
Invincible
SZNTGTSA+SZOUIYSA0034:00+0648:00 -
Infinite Time
SXKNAIVG -
Infinite Time [Left Digit]
0056:00 -
Infinite Time [Middle Digit]
0055:00
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Infinite Time [Right Digit]
0054:00 -
Have Armor Upgrade
0528:30+05D0:800528:48+05D0:28 -
Have Gravity Fireball
043C:80043C:28 -
Have Plasma Beam Gun Upgrade
0718:800718:28 -
Have Shield Force
0717:800717:28 -
Fewer enemies
LVGISZ -
Level Modifier
0051:00 -
Boss 1 Hit Kill
06F0:00 -
Bosses 1 Hit Kill
05E3:00+05E4:00+05E5:00+05E6:00+05E7:00 -
Walk Through Enemies
074B:25 -
Infinite Time (Left Digit)
0056:00 -
Infinite Time (Middle Digit)
0055:00 -
Infinite Time (Right Digit)
0054:00 -
Max Score P1
0043:09+0044:09+0045:09+0046:09+0047:09+0048:09 -
Regular Gun Fires Through Most Walls
04E2:80 -
Easier Shield Extension
0619:0F -
Most Enemies & Projectiles are Stationary
0568:00+0569:00+056A:00+056B:00+056C:00+056D:00+056E:00+056F:00 -
Stage 1 Boss is Always Vulnerable
0646:80
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metal Storm released?
Metal Storm was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Metal Storm?
Metal Storm was developed by Tamtex, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Metal Storm support?
Metal Storm is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Metal Storm?
Metal Storm is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Metal Storm for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Metal Storm runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Metal Storm in the browser?
No. Metal Storm streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Metal Storm?
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 Metal Storm 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 Metal Storm this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Metal Storm. 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.
