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Radical Rex
Radical Rex is a side-scrolling action platformer released by Beam Software in 1994 for the SNES. Players control Radical Rex, a dinosaur protagonist, through multiple levels filled with enemies and obstacles. The game supports two players, allowing for cooperative or competitive gameplay. Rex can walk, jump, and use various attacks to defeat enemies. The level structure progresses through different themed stages, each with their own challenges and boss encounters. The controls are straightforward: movement with the d-pad, jumping and attacking with action buttons. Players must navigate platforms, defeat enemies, and progress through each stage to advance. The game combines platforming mechanics with action-oriented combat, requiring both timing and precision in gameplay.
- Developer
- Beam Software
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
Radical Rex Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Radical Rex 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.
Radical Rex Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Radical Rex 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
"Radical Rex" SNES longplay 1994
Radical Rex Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for Radical Rex. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
7E1E7063C221-3D94 -
Infinite Energy
7E05984089B4-C4D1 -
Invincibility
7E1E3E0E -
Max Roar
7E1E4C05 -
Breath Modifer And Intensifier
7E1E4A02 -
Infinite Roar
C28C-1FD5+C2C9-D7A47E1EB101 -
Don't Loose Breath Level When You Die
C2B2-4D04+C2BA-4F04 -
Infinite Eggs
7E1EB399 -
Fake Infinite Roar
7E3191:28 -
Infinite Health
7E313431+7E313731
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Radical Rex released?
Radical Rex was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Radical Rex?
Radical Rex was developed by Beam Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Radical Rex support?
Radical Rex supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Radical Rex?
Radical Rex is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Radical Rex for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Radical Rex runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Radical Rex in the browser?
No. Radical Rex streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Radical Rex?
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 Radical Rex 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 Radical Rex this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Radical Rex. 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.
