Whip Rush
Whip Rush 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
- Vic Tokai Corporation
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Whip Rush Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Whip Rush 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.
Whip Rush Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Whip Rush on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Whip Rush" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Whip Rush Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Whip Rush. 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
FFD028:0005GJMA-AA5JAJMA-AA5J -
Infinite credits
AJBA-EA72 -
Start with 7 lives (easy level)
A5KT-AADG -
Start with 11 lives (easy level)
BMKT-AADG -
Start with 21 lives (easy level)
CXKT-AADG -
Start with 7 lives (normal level)
A5KT-AAD0 -
Start with 11 lives (normal level)
BMKT-AAD0 -
Start with 21 lives (normal level)
CXKT-AAD0 -
Start with 7 lives (hard level)
A5KT-AAC0 -
Start with 11 lives (hard level)
BMKT-AAC0 -
Start with 21 lives (hard level)
CXKT-AAC0 -
Invincibility after first power-up or first loss of ship on each level
AJYA-AA98
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Invincibility
AAYA-AN9N -
Master Code
AJBT-AA4L -
Untouchable
RY6A-A6ZT+RYYA-A6TT -
Keep Special Weapon After Touching Enemies
AJMA-AA4A -
1 Shot Kill Enemies
CA5A-AA9L -
1 Shot Kill Bosses
AA1T-CAEC
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whip Rush released?
Whip Rush was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Whip Rush?
Whip Rush was developed by Vic Tokai Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Whip Rush support?
Whip Rush is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Whip Rush?
Whip Rush is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Whip Rush for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Whip Rush runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Whip Rush in the browser?
No. Whip Rush streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Whip Rush?
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 Whip Rush 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 Whip Rush this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Whip Rush. 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.
