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Power of the Hired
Power of the Hired is a 1-player action game developed by NCS Corporation for the SNES in 1994. The player controls a character through side-scrolling levels, engaging in combat against enemies using various attacks and techniques. The game features a linear progression through multiple stages, each presenting increasingly difficult challenges. Players navigate through environments, defeat adversaries, and advance to subsequent levels. The control scheme utilizes standard SNES inputs to execute movements, jumps, and attack commands. Level design emphasizes action-oriented gameplay with enemy placement and environmental obstacles creating tactical challenges throughout the campaign.
- Developer
- NCS Corporation
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Power of the Hired Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Power of the Hired 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.
Power of the Hired Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Power of the Hired 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
"Power of the Hired" SNES longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Power of the Hired released?
Power of the Hired was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Power of the Hired?
Power of the Hired was developed by NCS Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Power of the Hired support?
Power of the Hired is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Power of the Hired?
Power of the Hired is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Power of the Hired for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Power of the Hired runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Power of the Hired in the browser?
No. Power of the Hired streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Power of the Hired?
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 Power of the Hired 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 Power of the Hired this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Power of the Hired. 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.
