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Whomp 'Em
Whomp 'Em remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Whomp 'Em Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Whomp 'Em 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.
Whomp 'Em Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Whomp 'Em 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
"Whomp 'Em" NES longplay 1991
Whomp 'Em Cheat Codes
20 community-curated cheats for Whomp 'Em. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start With 1 Life
AEKKGALA -
Start With 5 Lives
LAVKYAAA -
Start With 10 Lives
AAVKYAAE -
Don't Lose A Life From Energy Loss
SXEEZPVG -
Creatures Can't Steal Extra Lives
SXXOUPVG -
Infinite Energy
SZNATPSA -
Keep Buffalo Headdress For Present Level
SZKEGPVG -
Always Have Buffalo Headdress
ZAKELOAA -
Moving Platforms Act Strangely
VONPEN -
Levels Striped
SOPKEZ -
Enemies Continually Hit Anywhere (Exludes Bosses)
GXUZAYEI+AYUOZLEP -
Invincible
ATSELPEY
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Infinite Health
0035:0C -
Infinite Lives
009F:63 -
Levitate Jump
0069:01 -
Walk Behind Scenery
006A:20 -
Walk Through Enemies
006B:10 -
Weapon Length Mod
0083:00 -
Weapon Modifier
0084:00 -
Climb Anywhere
0646:02
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whomp 'Em released?
Whomp 'Em was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Whomp 'Em?
Whomp 'Em was developed by Jaleco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Whomp 'Em support?
Whomp 'Em is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Whomp 'Em?
Whomp 'Em is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Whomp 'Em for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Whomp 'Em runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Whomp 'Em in the browser?
No. Whomp 'Em streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Whomp 'Em?
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 Whomp 'Em 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 Whomp 'Em this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Whomp 'Em. 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.
