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The Goonies
七宝奇谋
The Goonies is a side-scrolling adventure game developed by Konami in 1987. Players control Mikey, navigating through six stages to rescue his captured friends. The game combines action and exploration, requiring players to find keys, weapons, and items scattered throughout each level. Controls involve standard platforming mechanics with jumping and attacking enemies. Each stage presents different hazards and enemy types, from skeleton warriors to falling rocks. The game features limited ammunition for ranged attacks, encouraging strategic resource management. Players must also avoid bottomless pits and spike traps while progressing forward. The level design emphasizes horizontal progression with multiple pathways and secrets to discover. Successfully navigating all six stages and rescuing all friends completes the game.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Adventure
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
The Goonies Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The Goonies 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.
The Goonies Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The Goonies 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
"The Goonies" NES longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Goonies released?
The Goonies was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed The Goonies?
The Goonies was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does The Goonies support?
The Goonies is a single-player Adventure game for the NES.
What type of game is The Goonies?
The Goonies is a Adventure game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play The Goonies for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — The Goonies runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play The Goonies in the browser?
No. The Goonies streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in The Goonies?
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 The Goonies 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 The Goonies this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of The Goonies. 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.
