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Shatterhand
Shatterhand remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Natsume
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Shatterhand Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shatterhand on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Shatterhand Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shatterhand on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Shatterhand" NES longplay 1991
Shatterhand Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Shatterhand. 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
KENNZSAA05C5:08 -
Triple The Value Of Small Coins
YEEAYZIE -
Invincible
SXUATUSE -
Don't Take Damage From Hazards
SXNOENSE -
Infinite Lives
SXSPPNVK071C:09 -
Invincible Against Damaging Ground
AVUPXNSZ -
Robot Helpers Invincible
AVOAPKOP -
Small Coins Worth 2610
AEEEGZLA -
Start with 1 life
AEVNAIZA -
Start with 6 lives
IEVNAIZA -
Start with 9 lives
AEVNAIZE -
Play with less energy
GENNZSAA
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Power-ups don't use up gold
AAKKSPPA -
Double the value of big coins
AXXAZZGO -
Big coins only worth 1/2
ZEXAZZGO -
Invincible - Robot Suit
05C2:7E -
Powered Up - Red Vest
05C8:03 -
Start a New Game to View Ending Credits
ZZNKVIZP -
Hit Anywhere
GXNEYGEP+GXNALGEL+GXSELGEP+AIOEPIEL -
Infinite Health P1
05C5:08 -
Infinite Lives P1
071C:09 -
Have A Lot of Money
05C6:FF+05C7:FF -
Go to Last Stage After 1st
002D:1F -
Walk On Ceiling
05CB:80 -
Icy Floors
05CD:30 -
Jump Height Modifier
05E8:80 -
Moon Jump
05E9:01 -
Boss One Hit Kill
06F0:00 -
Invincible Against Enemies
SXUATUSE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shatterhand released?
Shatterhand was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Shatterhand?
Shatterhand was developed by Natsume, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shatterhand support?
Shatterhand is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Shatterhand?
Shatterhand is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shatterhand for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shatterhand runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shatterhand in the browser?
No. Shatterhand streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shatterhand?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Shatterhand work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shatterhand this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shatterhand. 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.
