Phelios
Phelios stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Phelios Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Phelios on our in-browser Mega Drive 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 | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Phelios Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Phelios on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Phelios" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Phelios Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Phelios. 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
AJ4T-AA88AT5A-AA3EFFF473:0003 -
Infinite Life
AJCT-AA5J -
Invincibility
RYCA-A618+RY2T-A6ZWCT4A-AN9LFFF475:0003+2 -
Charge Power of Sword Always On Maximum
AT3T-AA24+AT3A-AA84 -
Infinite Credits
ATHT-AA8R -
Freeze Time Select
A2HT-AA5L -
Infinite Shot Weapon Beam
AV4A-AA2AAV4A-AA4J -
1 Shot Kill Enemies/Bosses
A2CA-AA38 -
Infinite Lives - Phelios (Japan)
AJ5A-AA2C -
Infinite Life - Phelios (Japan)
AJ5A-AA2C -
Invincibility - Phelios (Japan)
RYCA-A618+RY2T-A600 -
Charge Power of Sword Always On Maximum - Phelios (Japan)
AT3T-AA38+AT3A-AA98
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Infinite Credits - Phelios (Japan)
ATHT-AA8R -
Freeze Time Select - Phelios (Japan)
A2HT-AA5J -
1 Shot Kill Enemies/Bosses - Phelios (Japan)
A2CA-AA38 -
Infinite Shot Weapon Beam - Phelios (Japan)
AV4A-AA24 -
Keep Speed UP/All Shots Any Weapons After The Death - Phelios (Japan)
BA4T-AA86+A3CT-AA4E -
Keep Speed UP/All Shots Any Weapons After The Death
BA4T-AA72+A3CT-AA3ABA5A-AA2A+A3CT-AA5J -
Start with 1 life
AEPA-AAGA -
Start with 5 lives
AYPA-AAGA -
Start with 7 lives
A6PA-AAGA -
Start with 9 lives
BEPA-AAGA -
1 life after continue
AEJA-AAHG -
5 lives after continue
AYJA-AAHG -
7 lives after continue
A6JA-AAHG -
9 lives after continue
BEJA-AAHG -
Almost infinite energy
BTCT-AA5G -
Start with 1 credit
AEPA-AAGJ -
Start with 5 credits
AYPA-AAGJ -
Start with 7 credits
A6PA-AAGJ
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phelios released?
Phelios was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Phelios?
Phelios was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Phelios support?
Phelios is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Phelios?
Phelios is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Phelios for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Phelios runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Phelios in the browser?
No. Phelios streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Phelios?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Phelios work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Phelios this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Phelios. 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.
