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Over Horizon
A landmark action game for the NES, Over Horizon combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Hot-B
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (562)
- Last updated
Over Horizon Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Over Horizon 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.
Over Horizon Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Over Horizon 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
"Over Horizon" NES longplay 1991
Over Horizon Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for Over Horizon. 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 Lives
SXULESVK07D5:09SZVUSSVK -
Invincibility
SXNIETVG -
Level Modifier
0074:00 -
Invinciblity
00C1:9C -
Enable Alternate Graphics
PEEIITAAPEXIYTAA -
Unlimited Points in Weapon Edit
0020:05 -
Weapon Modifier
00D5:00 -
Rapid Fire
00D6:01 -
Ship Goes Invisible
0001:09 -
Infinite Ships P1
07D5:09 -
Stage Music Modifier
0032:00 -
Samurai Graphics Mode
ESOIPTEY
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Over Horizon released?
Over Horizon was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Over Horizon?
Over Horizon was developed by Hot-B, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Over Horizon support?
Over Horizon is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Over Horizon?
Over Horizon is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Over Horizon for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Over Horizon runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Over Horizon in the browser?
No. Over Horizon streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Over Horizon?
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 Over Horizon 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 Over Horizon this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Over Horizon. 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.
