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Zombie Nation
A landmark action game for the NES, Zombie Nation combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- KAZe
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (561)
- Last updated
Zombie Nation Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Zombie Nation 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.
Zombie Nation Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Zombie Nation 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
"Zombie Nation" NES longplay 1991
Zombie Nation Cheat Codes
7 community-curated cheats for Zombie Nation. 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 Continues
053B:05 -
Infinite Energy
0017:FF+0018:FF -
Never Die
AVXTEISZ -
Max Score P1
011A:99+011B:99 -
Round Highlighter Modifier
028D:00 -
Round Modifier
0079:10 -
Infinite Health P1
0017:63
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zombie Nation released?
Zombie Nation was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Zombie Nation?
Zombie Nation was developed by KAZe, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Zombie Nation support?
Zombie Nation is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Zombie Nation?
Zombie Nation is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Zombie Nation for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Zombie Nation runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Zombie Nation in the browser?
No. Zombie Nation streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Zombie Nation?
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 Zombie Nation 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 Zombie Nation this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Zombie Nation. 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.
