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World Champ
World Champ 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
- Pixel
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 8P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (742)
- Last updated
World Champ Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for World Champ 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.
World Champ Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of World Champ 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
"World Champ" NES longplay 1991
World Champ Cheat Codes
21 community-curated cheats for World Champ. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Max Speed
0740:63 -
Max Stamina [Player 1]
0748:63 -
Max Defense [Player 1]
0758:63 -
Max Power [Player 1]
0750:63 -
Max Power Hook [Player 1]
05BD:FF -
Max Power Uppercut [Player 1]
05BC:FF -
Max Power Straight [Player 1]
05BA:FF -
Max Power Body Shot [Player 1]
05BB:FF -
Player 1 Cannot Be Knocked Down
0734:00 -
Player 2 Cannot Be Knocked Down
0739:00 -
Infinite Pow Points
05B8:63 -
Infinite Time
005C:2F
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Infinite Health P1
072E:50 -
Health Modifier P2
072F:00 -
Max Stamina (Player 1)
0748:63 -
Max Defense (Player 1)
0758:63 -
Max Power (Player 1)
0750:63 -
Max Power Hook
05BD:FF -
Max Power Uppercut
05BC:FF -
Max Power Straight
05BA:FF -
Max Power Body Shot
05BB:FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was World Champ released?
World Champ was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed World Champ?
World Champ was developed by Pixel, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does World Champ support?
World Champ supports up to 8 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is World Champ?
World Champ is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play World Champ for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — World Champ runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play World Champ in the browser?
No. World Champ streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in World Champ?
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 World Champ 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 World Champ this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of World Champ. 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.