Screenshots
Puzznic
Puzznic remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Puzznic Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Puzznic 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.
Puzznic Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Puzznic 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
"Puzznic" NES longplay 1990
Puzznic Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for Puzznic. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
-
Slower Timer
ITKIPXGL -
Faster Timer
TPKIPXGU -
Start On Level 2-1
ZEUAIPAE -
Start On Level 3-1
GOUAIPAA -
Start On Level 4-1
TOUAIPAE -
Start On Level 5-1
AXUAIPAE -
Start On Level 6-1
ZUUAIPAA -
Start On Level 7-1
GUUAIPAE -
Start On Level 8-1
TKUAIPAA -
Start On Level 9-1
ASUAIPAA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puzznic released?
Puzznic was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Puzznic?
Puzznic was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Puzznic support?
Puzznic is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Puzznic?
Puzznic is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Puzznic for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Puzznic runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Puzznic in the browser?
No. Puzznic streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Puzznic?
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 Puzznic 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 Puzznic this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Puzznic. 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.
