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Nightshade
A landmark action game for the NES, Nightshade combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Beam Software
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (721)
- Last updated
Nightshade Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Nightshade 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.
Nightshade Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Nightshade 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
"Nightshade" NES longplay 1992
Nightshade Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Nightshade. 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 Health In Fights
02B0:32 -
All Bosses 1-Hit Kill
02AF:00 -
Nightshade Turns Into A Ninja
TEAGIP -
Nightshade Turns Into A Gent
GEAGIP -
Nightshade Turns Into A Mummy
YEAGIP -
Nightshade Turns Into A Green Gent
LEAGIP -
Nightshade Turns Into A Pink Gent
ZEAGIP -
Nightshade Turns Into A King Rat
GEAGIO -
Nightshade Turns Into A Rat
ZEAGIO -
Nightshade Turns Into A Statue
AEAGIO -
Nightshade Turns Into A Goliath
YEAGIO -
Invincible At Fights
TKISGT
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Walk Through Walls And Wall Everywhere On The Screen
EXTASK -
Invincible But Not At Fights
TKISAI -
Infinite Health (Nightshade)
02B0:5F -
Enemies Have No Health
02AF:00 -
Invincible
OPKGXUSO -
All Enemies Die In 1 Hit
SUSGIUSO -
One-hit Kills
OZKSKION+NYKSSIIN
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nightshade released?
Nightshade was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Nightshade?
Nightshade was developed by Beam Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Nightshade support?
Nightshade is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Nightshade?
Nightshade is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Nightshade for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Nightshade runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Nightshade in the browser?
No. Nightshade streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Nightshade?
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 Nightshade 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 Nightshade this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Nightshade. 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.
