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Phalanx
Phalanx is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Kemco and released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players pilot a spaceship through eight stages of intense alien combat, navigating enemies and projectiles while managing limited ammunition. The game features a unique weapon system where players collect different power-ups to customize their firepower, ranging from rapid-fire shots to spread patterns and energy beams. Each level presents distinct environments and enemy formations that require tactical positioning. Phalanx utilizes Mode 7 rotation effects during the background animations, creating a sense of depth as stages progress. The difficulty scales gradually, introducing new enemy types and attack patterns. With responsive controls and challenging gameplay, the shoot-em-up demands pattern recognition and precise timing to survive the relentless waves of extraterrestrial threats across all eight missions.
- Developer
- Kemco
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Phalanx Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Phalanx on our in-browser SNES 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) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| 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.
Phalanx Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Phalanx on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Phalanx" SNES longplay 1992
Phalanx Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Phalanx. 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 1 credit instead of 4
DFA8-05E3+DF2D-015A -
Start with 2 credits
D4A8-05E3+D42D-015A -
Start with 3 credits
D7A8-05E3+D72D-015A -
Start with 5 credits
D9A8-05E3+D92D-015A -
Start with 7 credits
D5A8-05E3+D52D-015A -
Start with 10 credits
FDA8-05E3+FD2D-015A -
Infinite credits
DD63-DD04 -
Start with 2 strikefighters
D4A8-00E3+D42D-008A -
Start with 3 strikefighters
D7A8-00E3+D72D-008A -
Start with 4 strikefighters
D0A8-00E3+D02D-008A -
Start with 6 strikefighters
D1A8-00E3+D12D-008A -
Start with 11 strikefighters
FFA8-00E3+FF2D-008A
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Start with 26 strikefighters
41A8-00E3+412D-008A -
Start with 51 strikefighters
9FA8-00E3+9F2D-008A -
Start with 100 strikefighters
BCA8-00E3+BC2D-008A -
Start with 1 strikefighter
DFA8-00E3+DF2D-008A -
Infinite strikefighters
DD2A-64AF -
Armor cannot be damaged
3C21-AD0F -
Once power-up has been obtained, it is not lost until you continue [doesn't work for weapon, only power-ups]
C229-D7A4 -
Power capsule restores armor to full strength
9D23-6DAF+6723-6FDF -
Power capsule has no effect on armor or power-up
1D23-6D6F -
Start on mission 2
D42F-007A+D4AA-01E3 -
Start on mission 3
D72F-007A+D7AA-01E3 -
Start on mission 4
D02F-007A+D0AA-01E3 -
Start on mission 5
D92F-007A+D9AA-01E3 -
Start on mission 6
D12F-007A+D1AA-01E3 -
Start on mission 7
D52F-007A+D5AA-01E3 -
Start on mission 8
D62F-007A+D6AA-01E3 -
Hit Anywhere
DD3F-640D+DD34-670D+DD3F-676D+DD34-64DD+C230-6DDD -
Infinite Lives
00D6CB00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phalanx released?
Phalanx was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed Phalanx?
Phalanx was developed by Kemco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Phalanx support?
Phalanx is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Phalanx?
Phalanx is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Phalanx for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Phalanx runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Phalanx in the browser?
No. Phalanx streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Phalanx?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Phalanx work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Phalanx this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Phalanx. 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.
