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Totally Rad
Totally Rad 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
- Aicom
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Totally Rad Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Totally Rad 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.
Totally Rad Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Totally Rad 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
"Totally Rad" NES longplay 1991
Totally Rad Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Totally Rad. 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
SZSEYXVK05D4:63 -
Start with 1 life
AEUXSTZA -
Start with 6 lives
IEUXSTZA -
Start with 9 lives
AEUXSTZE -
Don't lose energy from bad guys
SVVNTKON -
Infinite magic
GXXAPKSN006F:06 -
Super jump
AOOAYGAO0061:02 -
Mega-jump!
YOOAYGAO -
Half a life or half magic give full energy
TEEONALA -
Immune to fire and water!
SZVAYIVG -
Infinite Energy
006E:06 -
Enemies Continually Hit Anywhere (Excludes Bosses)
GZUIIGAP+GZUSAGAL
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Infinite Health
006E:0C -
Untouchable
0062:10 -
Always Charge Shot
0063:10 -
Freeze Enemies
0066:80 -
Swim Anywhere as Fishman
0067:02 -
Spell Strength Modifier
0070:00 -
Character Modifier
00E3:00 -
Enable Level Select/Sound Test
0365:08+0366:04+0367:04+0368:02+0369:02+036A:01+036B:01 -
Magic Modifier
05CF:00 -
Shoot Charged Shot While Jumping
05EE:C1 -
Most Bosses One Hit Kill
0730:00+0760:00+0770:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Totally Rad released?
Totally Rad was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Totally Rad?
Totally Rad was developed by Aicom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Totally Rad support?
Totally Rad is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Totally Rad?
Totally Rad is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Totally Rad for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Totally Rad runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Totally Rad in the browser?
No. Totally Rad streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Totally Rad?
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 Totally Rad 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 Totally Rad this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Totally Rad. 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.
