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Thunder & Lightning
A landmark action game for the NES, Thunder & Lightning combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Visco
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Thunder & Lightning Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Thunder & Lightning 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.
Thunder & Lightning Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Thunder & Lightning 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
"Thunder & Lightning" NES longplay 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thunder & Lightning released?
Thunder & Lightning was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Thunder & Lightning?
Thunder & Lightning was developed by Visco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Thunder & Lightning support?
Thunder & Lightning supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Thunder & Lightning?
Thunder & Lightning is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Thunder & Lightning for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Thunder & Lightning runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Thunder & Lightning in the browser?
No. Thunder & Lightning streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Thunder & Lightning?
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 Thunder & Lightning 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 Thunder & Lightning this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Thunder & Lightning. 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.
