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Racket Attack
A landmark action game for the NES, Racket Attack combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- TOSE
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Racket Attack Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Racket Attack 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.
Racket Attack Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Racket Attack 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
"Racket Attack" NES longplay 1988
Racket Attack Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for Racket Attack. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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P1 Score Modifier
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P2/CPU Score Modifier
005D:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Racket Attack released?
Racket Attack was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Racket Attack?
Racket Attack was developed by TOSE, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Racket Attack support?
Racket Attack supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Racket Attack?
Racket Attack is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Racket Attack for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Racket Attack runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Racket Attack in the browser?
No. Racket Attack streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Racket Attack?
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 Racket Attack 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 Racket Attack this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Racket Attack. 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.
