Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Toaplan
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (582)
- Last updated
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter on our in-browser Mega Drive 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) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter. 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
FFB29F:0005TEYT-AEZ4REYT-A6Z8+1 -
Infinite Bombs
FFB286:0003AJYA-AA5RFFB2B6:0003+1 -
Start with 1 life
AEVA-BA9C -
Start with 10 lives
CAVA-BA9C -
Start with 25 lives
EYVA-BA9C -
Start with 50 lives
LAVA-BA9C -
Start with 99 lives
XEVA-BA9C -
Start turns with 1 bomb instead of 3
AEVA-AAFY -
Start turns with 5 bombs instead of 3
AYVA-AAFY -
Start turns with 7 bombs instead of 3
A6VA-AAFY -
Start turns with green weaponry
9TVA-BCFG+AEVA-AAFJ -
Start turns with blue weaponry
9TVA-BCFG+AJVA-AAFJ
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Start turns with yellow weaponry
9TVA-BCFG+ANVA-AAFJ -
Start turns with double power boost
9TVA-BCFN+AJVA-AAFR -
Start turns with triple power boost
9TVA-BCFN+ATVA-AAFR -
S pick-up worth nothing
AT7T-AA8T -
S pick-up gives 2x power
HE7T-BJ0T -
Bomb pick-up adds 2 bombs
HE7T-BJ1T -
Bomb pick-up adds 3 bombs
HE7T-BN1T -
Keep P pick-ups after losing a life
HAVA-AE0L -
Start with 1 credit
9V6T-BGBE+AF6T-AABG -
Start with 5 credits
9V6T-BGBE+AZ6T-AABG -
Start with 10 credits
9V6T-BGBE+CB6T-AABG -
Start with 25 credits
9V6T-BGBE+EZ6T-AABG -
Start with 50 credits
9V6T-BGBE+LB6T-AABG -
Start with 99 credits
9V6T-BGBE+XF6T-AABG -
Infinite credits
JF6T-AEY6FFB29A:0017FFB29A:0099+1 -
Start at stage 2
SANA-BJZY -
Start at stage 3
SANA-BNZY -
Start at stage 4
SANA-BTZY
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter released?
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter?
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter was developed by Toaplan, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter support?
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter?
Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter in the browser?
No. Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Twin Cobra - Desert Attack Helicopter. 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.
