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Sword Master
A landmark action game for the NES, Sword Master combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Athena
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Sword Master Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sword Master 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.
Sword Master Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sword Master 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
"Sword Master" NES longplay 1992
Sword Master Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Sword Master. 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
SXSKNXSE+SZSGNXSE042F:0F -
Infinite Continues
SZNTVUSE -
Gain a level for exery EXP point gained
AAEGKGPZ -
Invincibility
042E:8FALKZVZAP -
Disable Knockbacks
AAXGUUGA -
Running Into Enemies Kills Them
GXXKSAAL -
Infinite Health
042F:0F -
1-Hit Mini-Bosses/Bosses
054F:00 -
No Player Animation
0421:00 -
Infinite Credits
06D4:63 -
Enable Blue Wizard Character
06DE:01 -
Infinite Time At Continue Screen
0077:09
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Background Palette Modifier
00B0:00 -
Character Palette Modifiers
00B1:00+00B2:00+00B3:00 -
Super Jump
0429:00 -
Crazy Palettes Modifier
0612:00 -
Level Modifier
06A3:00 -
Enemies and Items Slide
06C3:01 -
Exp Modifier
06DA:0F
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sword Master released?
Sword Master was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Sword Master?
Sword Master was developed by Athena, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sword Master support?
Sword Master is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Sword Master?
Sword Master is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sword Master for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sword Master runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sword Master in the browser?
No. Sword Master streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sword Master?
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 Sword Master 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 Sword Master this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sword Master. 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.
