Pyramid Magic Special
Pyramid Magic Special remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Pyramid Magic Special Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pyramid Magic Special 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.
Pyramid Magic Special Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pyramid Magic Special 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
"Pyramid Magic Special" Mega Drive longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pyramid Magic Special released?
Pyramid Magic Special was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Pyramid Magic Special?
Pyramid Magic Special was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pyramid Magic Special support?
Pyramid Magic Special is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Pyramid Magic Special?
Pyramid Magic Special is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pyramid Magic Special for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pyramid Magic Special runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pyramid Magic Special in the browser?
No. Pyramid Magic Special streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pyramid Magic Special?
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 Pyramid Magic Special 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 Pyramid Magic Special this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pyramid Magic Special. 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.
