Pocahontas
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Pocahontas combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Disney Interactive
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Pocahontas Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pocahontas 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.
Pocahontas Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pocahontas 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
"Pocahontas" Mega Drive longplay 1996
Pocahontas Cheat Codes
22 community-curated cheats for Pocahontas. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Pocahontas super MoonJump while sprinting
8DRA-H98A -
Meeko MoonJump while walking
8Z7A-M96W -
Meeko MoonJump when standing still
8Z0A-M96R -
Meeko super MoonJump while walking
8B7A-M96W -
Meeko super MoonJump when standing still
8B0A-M96R -
Pocahontas MoonJump when standing still
88YT-H99R -
Pocahontas MoonJump while walking
9MXA-H98A -
Pocahontas MoonJump while running
9DVA-H98A -
Pocahontas MoonJump while sprinting
9DRA-H98A -
Pocahontas super MoonJump when standing still
8CYT-H99R -
Pocahontas super MoonJump while walking
8DXA-H98A -
Pocahontas super MoonJump while running
8DVA-H98A
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Take necklace pieces anywhere
ABHT-GA2Y+F3HT-GAA0+JFHT-G2CE+DVHT-GR4J -
Take fruits and leaves anywhere
ADXT-LA8J+RMXT-LAGL+AA3A-GA7W+N23A-GAF0 -
Start a new game with all abilities
STST-KCKL+96ST-JCBN+C2ST-JABR -
All necklace pieces collected
FF12CE:001E -
All Abilities
FF12DA:01FF -
Super high jump for pocahontas (when standing still)
AC0A-HAAW -
Groovy Graphics
FF1188:00CEFF1189:CE -
High jump for Pocahontas (when standing still)
AC0A-HAAW -
High jump for Meeko the raccoon (when standing still)
AB3T-MAM8 -
Super high jump for Meeko the raccoon (when standing still)
AB3T-MLD8
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pocahontas released?
Pocahontas was released in 1996 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Pocahontas?
Pocahontas was developed by Disney Interactive, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pocahontas support?
Pocahontas is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Pocahontas?
Pocahontas is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pocahontas for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pocahontas runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pocahontas in the browser?
No. Pocahontas streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pocahontas?
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 Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pocahontas. 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.
