Rolling Thunder 3
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Rolling Thunder 3 combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Rolling Thunder 3 Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rolling Thunder 3 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 3 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rolling Thunder 3 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 3" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Rolling Thunder 3 Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Rolling Thunder 3. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincible
FF0172:0045 -
Infinite Health
FF00DA:0A0AT7WA-AAFT -
Infinite Pistol Ammo
FF00DE:3939 -
Infinite Secondary Weapon Ammo
FF00F6:3939 -
Untouchable
ADDA-AAB0 -
Don't Get Stunned When Hit
ASEA-AAXN -
No enemys on some stages
AV6A-AAKG -
Flamethrower is a bazooka
AF3A-AAC2 -
Flamethrower is a laser
AF3A-AAC6 -
Have alot of ammo for flamethrower
AF3A-AACR -
Infinite Lives
AKWT-AA3Y -
Start With 99 Handgun Ammo [Instead of Only 40]
HEJT-BWMG
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Start With 999 Handgun Ammo [Instead of Only 40]
AJJT-AA5L -
Infinite Energy
ABWA-AA6THPWA-AKFTAVWA-AA7N -
No music
ATCA-AADR -
Different title screen
A3KA-AARL -
Die With One Hit
CFWA-AANC -
Walk slow
A22T-BARG -
Walk Fast
K22T-BARG -
Ammo Increases By 1 When Using a Weapon
EVVA-AA8E -
Ammo Increases By 10 When Using A Weapon
GVVA-AA8E -
Ammo Increases By 100 When Using a Weapon
JVVA-AA8E -
Ammo Increases By 1,000 When Using A Weapon
KVVA-AA8E -
Ammo goes down to 10 when using a weapon
HVVA-AA8E -
A lot of ammo
9VVA-AA8E+RVVA-AA8E -
Bullets go in oppisite direction
AB4A-AAFT -
Start On Level 2
AK7T-AAE0 -
Start On Level 3
AP7T-AAE0 -
Start On Level 4
AV7T-AAE0 -
Start On Level 5
AZ7T-AAE0
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rolling Thunder 3 released?
Rolling Thunder 3 was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Rolling Thunder 3?
Rolling Thunder 3 was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Rolling Thunder 3 support?
Rolling Thunder 3 is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Rolling Thunder 3?
Rolling Thunder 3 is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rolling Thunder 3 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rolling Thunder 3 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rolling Thunder 3 in the browser?
No. Rolling Thunder 3 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 3?
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 3 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 3 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rolling Thunder 3. 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.
