Resq
Resq 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
- Tempest Software
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (880)
- Last updated
Resq Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Resq 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.
Resq Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Resq 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
"Resq" Mega Drive longplay
Resq Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for Resq. 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 Energy
FFACA0:3DFFACA0:003D -
Infinite Lives
FF8217:09FF8216:0009 -
Infinite Rocket Pack
FFB8CC:3DFFB8CC:003D -
Infinite lives Player
AKVA-GA9T -
Infinite Lives Humans
AL7T-GA5C -
Infinite Energy Character
AV6A-GA4G+AKHT-GA5W+AKWA-GA24+AKST-GA74 -
Invincibility Character (Disable Hit Detection)
RZ6A-G6TY+RZ6A-G6WG+RZHT-G6XW+RZWA-G6T4+RZST-G6Z4 -
Infinite Rocket Pack Player
AKMT-GA72 -
Fake Infinite Energy Humans
FFB8D3:003D
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Resq?
Resq was developed by Tempest Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Resq?
Resq is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Resq for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Resq runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Resq in the browser?
No. Resq streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Resq?
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 Resq 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 Resq this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Resq. 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.
