Stinger
Stinger 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
- Konami
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 3P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1K)
- Last updated
Stinger Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Stinger 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.
Stinger Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Stinger 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
"Stinger" NES longplay 1987
Stinger Cheat Codes
27 community-curated cheats for Stinger. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Keep Weapons After Death
GZNGNLSP -
Start With 1 Life
PAXKPGLA -
Start With 6 Lives
TAXKPGLA -
Start With 9 Lives
PAXKPGLE -
Infinite Lives
OZVKKLVS0038:09 -
Start With Dual Cannons
YGNGAKTL+PAVKTGAP -
Start With Laser
YGNGAKTL+ZAVKTGAP -
Start With Shoot Right
YGNGAKTL+GAVKTGAP -
Start With Shoot Left
YGNGAKTL+AAVKTGAO -
Start With Five Direction Firing
YGNGAKTL+APVKTGAP -
Start With Three Direction Firing
YGNGAKTL+AZVKTGAP -
Start With Force Field
YGNGAKTL+AGVKTGAP
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1st Player Invincibility
0056:80 -
Invincibility
EINKUPEY -
2nd Player Invincibility
0057:80 -
3rd Player Invincibility
0058:80 -
Skip Intro
IESKLLAA -
Start At Stage 2
GZOGIGSA+PAEGPLPA -
Start At Stage 3
GZOGIGSA+ZAEGPLPA -
Start At Stage 4
GZOGIGSA+LAEGPLPA -
Start At Stage 5
GZOGIGSA+GAEGPLPA -
Start At Stage 6
GZOGIGSA+IAEGPLPA -
Infinite Lives P1
0038:09 -
Infinite Lives P2
0039:09 -
Weapon Modifier
0047:00 -
Stage Modifier
00DD:01+00DE:01 -
One Hit Kills Boss
0775:0E
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stinger released?
Stinger was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Stinger?
Stinger was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Stinger support?
Stinger supports up to 3 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Stinger?
Stinger is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Stinger for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Stinger runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Stinger in the browser?
No. Stinger streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Stinger?
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 Stinger 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 Stinger this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Stinger. 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.
