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Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho is a 2-player action game developed by Namco and released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo. Based on the anime series, players control characters from the show as they progress through story-driven levels featuring hand-to-hand combat and special attacks. Each stage presents enemies and bosses aligned with the series' narrative arcs. The game employs a side-scrolling action format typical of SNES titles, with both players able to fight simultaneously in cooperative play. Controls allow for basic attacks, jumps, and character-specific techniques that players unlock as they advance. The difficulty escalates across missions, requiring mastery of combat combinations and proper timing to defeat tougher opponents.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3K)
- Last updated
Yu Yu Hakusho Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Yu Yu Hakusho on our in-browser SNES 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 | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| 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.
Yu Yu Hakusho Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Yu Yu Hakusho on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Yu Yu Hakusho" SNES longplay 1993
Yu Yu Hakusho Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Yu Yu Hakusho. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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P1 Character Modifier Cursor Select
7E024600 -
P2 Character Modifier Cursor Select
7E024800 -
P1 Character Modifier
7E024E00 -
P2 Character Modifier
7E025800 -
P2 Character Modifier (Alternate version)
7E1018007E119800 -
Infinite Energy
CBBB-4460 -
One Hit Kills
B3BA-3FD5
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yu Yu Hakusho released?
Yu Yu Hakusho was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Who developed Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yu Yu Hakusho was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Yu Yu Hakusho support?
Yu Yu Hakusho supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yu Yu Hakusho is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Yu Yu Hakusho for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Yu Yu Hakusho runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Yu Yu Hakusho in the browser?
No. Yu Yu Hakusho streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Yu Yu Hakusho work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Yu Yu Hakusho this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Yu Yu Hakusho. 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.
