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Palamedes
Palamedes 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
- Hot-B
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Palamedes Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Palamedes 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.
Palamedes Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Palamedes 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
"Palamedes" NES longplay 1990
Palamedes Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Palamedes. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Automatically Beat Levels
0585:00 -
Opponent Does Nothing
0445:00 -
Level Select Highlighter Modifier (0-4)
0017:00 -
Max High Score
0012:09+0013:09+0014:09 -
Max Score P1
0053:09+0054:09+0055:09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palamedes released?
Palamedes was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Palamedes?
Palamedes was developed by Hot-B, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Palamedes support?
Palamedes supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Palamedes?
Palamedes is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Palamedes for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Palamedes runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Palamedes in the browser?
No. Palamedes streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Palamedes?
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 Palamedes 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 Palamedes this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Palamedes. 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.
