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NARC
NARC stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Williams
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (633)
- Last updated
NARC Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NARC 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.
NARC Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NARC 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
"NARC" NES longplay 1990
NARC Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for NARC. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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1 Life
AAUAZPZA -
6 Lives
IAUAZPZA -
9 Lives
AAUAZPZE -
Infinite Lives
SUKVTLVI -
More Missiles
PUVAGAIU -
1 Missile Picked Up
PEUZPZIA -
9 Missile Picked Up
PEUZPZIE -
Infinite Missiles
AEEILGPA -
More Bullets Picked Up
GASPTLZA -
Infinite Bullets
AAOSUPPA -
Start With About 170 Missiles
ENVAGAIL -
Start With Lots of Lives
YYUAZPZE
Show 18 more cheats Show fewer
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You Pick Up Infinite Bullets
NYSPTLZE -
248 Missiles After You Die
ENUZPZIE -
P1 & P2 Infinite Health
XVXVGLVN -
P1 & P2 Infinite Health
XVXVGLVN -
P1 Infinite Health [Alternate]
00A8:00 -
P1 Invincibility
005E:71 -
Infinite Lives P2
0098:05 -
Infinite Energy P2
00A1:5800A1:58+00A9:00 -
Infinite Bullets P2 [Ten's Digit]
07AE:39 -
Infinite Bullets P2 [One's Digit]
07AF:39 -
Infinite "Drug Baggies" P2 [Ten's Digit]
07A2:39 -
Infinite "Drug Baggies" P2 [One's Digit]
07A3:39 -
Infinite Missiles P2 [Ten's Digit]
07B2:39 -
Infinite Missiles P2 [One's Digit]
07B3:39 -
Infinite Money P2 [Ten's Digit]
07A6:39 -
Infinite Money P2 [One's Digit]
07A7:39 -
Infinite Drug Busts P2 [Ten's Digit]
07AA:39 -
Infinite Drug Busts P2 [One's Digit]
07AB:39
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was NARC released?
NARC was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed NARC?
NARC was developed by Williams, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NARC support?
NARC supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is NARC?
NARC is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NARC for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NARC runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NARC in the browser?
No. NARC streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NARC?
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 NARC 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 NARC this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NARC. 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.
