Rolling Thunder 2
Rolling Thunder 2 stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Rolling Thunder 2 Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rolling Thunder 2 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.
Rolling Thunder 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rolling Thunder 2 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
"Rolling Thunder 2" Mega Drive longplay 1992
Rolling Thunder 2 Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Rolling Thunder 2. 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
AMWT-AA5CAMWT-AA6WFFF20D:0002 -
Infinite Energy
AMJA-AA62+AMFT-AA8L+AMJT-AA4C+AJTA-CA82AMJA-AA8J+AMFT-AA94+AMJT-AA5WAMJA-AA7C -
Invincibility (Disable Hit Detection)
R1JT-A61R+R1JA-A6WT+R1FT-A6Z4+R1JT-A6VN+R1HA-A6Y0+RYTA-C6ZTR1KA-A6TT+R1JA-A6YL+R1FT-A60J+R1JT-A6VN+R1HA-A60G+RYTT-C6TAR1JT-A61R+R1JA-A6XE+R1FT-A6ZC+R1JT-A6TG+R1HA-A6ZG+RYTA-C6Z4 -
Infinite Primary Weapon And Secondary Weapon
RHYT-A61N+RHZA-A6Z0 -
Freeze Time
AKTT-AA54AKTT-AA7L -
Regional Lockout Bypass
AC9T-AAC8 -
Infinite Primary Weapon
RHZA-A6T6 -
Infinite Energy For The First Boss
AJTT-CA2J -
Infinite Secondary Weapon Extra
RHZA-A61G -
Start with 1 hit point (player 1)
ABMA-AAHN -
Start with 3 hit points (player 1)
AKMA-AAHN -
Start with 5 hit points (player 1)
AVMA-AAHN
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Start with 7 hit points (player 1)
A3MA-AAHN -
Start with 9 hit points (player 1)
BBMA-AAHN -
Start with 15 hit points (player 1)
B3MA-AAHN -
Start with 1 hit point (player 2)
ABMT-AAAR -
Start with 3 hit points (player 2)
AKMT-AAAR -
Start with 5 hit points (player 2)
AVMT-AAAR -
Start with 7 hit points (player 2)
A3MT-AAAR -
Start with 9 hit points (player 2)
BBMT-AAAR -
Start with 15 hit points (player 2)
B3MT-AAAR -
Almost invincible (both players)
FDJA-AEZ6 -
Make flame thrower special weapon in round 5, instead of shot cluster
AXST-ANAE -
Make shot cluster special weapon in all rounds instead of only in round 5
SXSA-B4SY+A5SA-ANH0 -
Timer runs at 1/10 normal speed
PZTT-AADT -
Timer runs at 1/8 normal speed
VBTT-AADT -
Timer runs at 1/4 normal speed
CFTT-ACDT -
Timer runs at 1/3 normal speed
PVTT-ACDT -
Timer runs at 1/2 normal speed
EKTT-AEDT -
Timer runs at 2x normal speed
VBTT-ATDT
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rolling Thunder 2 released?
Rolling Thunder 2 was released in 1992 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Rolling Thunder 2?
Rolling Thunder 2 was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Rolling Thunder 2 support?
Rolling Thunder 2 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Rolling Thunder 2?
Rolling Thunder 2 is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rolling Thunder 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rolling Thunder 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rolling Thunder 2 in the browser?
No. Rolling Thunder 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rolling Thunder 2?
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 Rolling Thunder 2 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 Rolling Thunder 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rolling Thunder 2. 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.
