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Uncharted Waters
A landmark action game for the NES, Uncharted Waters combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Koei
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Uncharted Waters Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Uncharted Waters 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.
Uncharted Waters Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Uncharted Waters 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
"Uncharted Waters" NES longplay 1991
Uncharted Waters Cheat Codes
13 community-curated cheats for Uncharted Waters. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Unlimited Gold
666C:FF -
Max Battle Experience
6BC4:FF+6BC5:29 -
Max Sailing Experience
6BC6:FF+6BC6:29 -
Max Fame
6F72:FF+6F73:FF -
Adjust Rank
6F73:01 -
Ship Durability
NNPIEK -
Ship Power
NNPIXK -
Ship Handling
NNPIOK -
Number Of Crewmen
6C94:0A -
Battle Timer
058C:0A -
Infinite Bonus Points
05AB:FF -
Infinite Food
6AB5:FF
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Infinite Water
6AB7:FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncharted Waters released?
Uncharted Waters was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Uncharted Waters?
Uncharted Waters was developed by Koei, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Uncharted Waters support?
Uncharted Waters is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Uncharted Waters?
Uncharted Waters is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Uncharted Waters for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Uncharted Waters runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Uncharted Waters in the browser?
No. Uncharted Waters streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Uncharted Waters?
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 Uncharted Waters 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 Uncharted Waters this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Uncharted Waters. 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.
