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Terra Cresta
Terra Cresta stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Nichibutsu
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Terra Cresta Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Terra Cresta 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.
Terra Cresta Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Terra Cresta 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
"Terra Cresta" NES longplay 1990
Terra Cresta Cheat Codes
14 community-curated cheats for Terra Cresta. 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
SZKVPTVG -
Start with 1 life
AAKSPGZA -
Start with 6 lives
IAKSPGZA -
Start with 9 lives
AAKSPGZE -
Infinite "ship formation" splits
SXSTULVG -
Indestructible!
KTKSLGAZ -
A secret mega-weapon
AEVKNYLA -
9 "ship formation" splits
PEOTEALE+PEKGETLE -
Invincibility
0078:00+0278:01 -
Infinite Lives P1
0020:09 -
Infinite Lives P2
0021:09 -
Shot Modifier
006F:00
Show 2 more cheats Show fewer
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Infinite "Ship Formation" Splits
SXSTULVG -
9 "Ship Formation" Splits
PEOTEALE+PEKGETLE
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terra Cresta released?
Terra Cresta was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Terra Cresta?
Terra Cresta was developed by Nichibutsu, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Terra Cresta support?
Terra Cresta supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Terra Cresta?
Terra Cresta is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Terra Cresta for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Terra Cresta runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Terra Cresta in the browser?
No. Terra Cresta streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Terra Cresta?
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 Terra Cresta 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 Terra Cresta this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Terra Cresta. 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.
