Rolo to the Rescue
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Rolo to the Rescue combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Vectordean
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Rolo to the Rescue Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rolo to the Rescue 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.
Rolo to the Rescue Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rolo to the Rescue 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
"Rolo to the Rescue" Mega Drive longplay
Rolo to the Rescue Cheat Codes
29 community-curated cheats for Rolo to the Rescue. 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
FFC51D:09AV6A-AA3YFFC51D:0009 -
Invincibility
ACLT-AR7JACLA-AAGJ -
Always Shield Effect
FFC512:00FF -
Always Fly
FFC512:00FF -
Always Small
FFC520:00FF -
Rescue Only One Friend To Finish Stage
FFC556:0001 -
Master Code
R19T-R60L -
Start With 2 Chances
AFVT-AACT -
Start With 10 Chances
BFVT-AACT -
Start With 26 Chances
DFVT-AACT -
Start With 51 Chances
GKVT-AACT -
Start With 100 Chances
NPVT-AACT
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Unlimited Chances
AK6A-AA3Y -
Weaker Jump
AB6T-BAHN -
Stronger Jump
AB6T-AA1N -
Super Jump
AB6T-AA9N -
Lemonade Glass Worth 8 Shots
HGNA-BAXY -
Lemonade Glass Provides Unlimited Shots
DB8A-AA2G -
Golden Box Worth No Chances
ACNT-BA98 -
Golden Box Worth 5 Chances
A0NT-BA98 -
Golden Box Worth 10 Chances
BLNT-BA98 -
See Whole Map
HGSA-BAYT -
Open A Cage Without A Key
RGYA-A616 -
Master code (improved)
ATBT-AA2A -
Jump in mid-air (multi-jump) and infinite jump
CB6T-AA9W -
Invincible
FFC50A:0004 -
Activate Trunk Suction
FFC51C:0001 -
Have Key
FFC550:00FF -
Super Jump Midair
FF9A08:0001
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Rolo to the Rescue?
Rolo to the Rescue was developed by Vectordean, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Rolo to the Rescue support?
Rolo to the Rescue is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Rolo to the Rescue?
Rolo to the Rescue is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rolo to the Rescue for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rolo to the Rescue runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rolo to the Rescue in the browser?
No. Rolo to the Rescue streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rolo to the Rescue?
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 Rolo to the Rescue 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 Rolo to the Rescue this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rolo to the Rescue. 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.
