🎮 Play Total Recall Online (NES)

Name: Total Recall
Availability: InStock
Author: Interplay, Acclaim Entertainment

🕹️ GAME CONTROLS

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

💡 Tip: You can also connect any USB / Bluetooth Gamepad controller!

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🎮 VISUAL CONTROLLER MAPPING & GAMEPAD DIAGRAM Auto-Detect: Active

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Game info: 👁️ 150 plays

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Game title:	Total Recall
Platform:	NES
Author (released):	Interplay, Acclaim Entertainment (1990)
Genre:	Action, Platform
Mode:	Single-player
Game size:	101 kB
Emulator Core:	NES
Game Manual:	📖 Official Manual (Built-in)
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License:	Freeware / Abandonware

Available online emulators for Total Recall:

Different online emulators are available for Total Recall. Select an emulator core below for optimal performance:

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
NES / Famicom (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
Nestopia UE (Accurate)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Game description:

Released for the NES in 1990 by Interplay and Acclaim Entertainment, Total Recall is a side-scrolling action platformer based on the sci-fi film of the same name. Players take on the role of Douglas Quaid as he fights his way across Earth and Mars to uncover his true memories. The game is known for its steep difficulty, relentless enemy spawns, and unforgiving level design that demands trial and error.

How to Play

Your goal is to guide Quaid to the end of each level while fending off armed thugs, mutants, and environmental hazards.

Gamepad control:
	Player 1:	Player 2:
↑	↑	–
↓	↓	–
←	←	–
→	→	–
A	X	–
B	Z	–
SELECT	Shift	–
START	Enter	–

Tips

Enemies frequently ambush you by walking out of background doors; stay alert and be ready to punch as soon as you pass an opening.
Ammunition is scarce when you find a firearm. Save your bullets for boss fights and rely on hand-to-hand combat against standard enemies.

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🎮 GAMEPLAY OBJECTIVES & HOW TO PLAY

Objective: Complete levels, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and beat the final boss.
Starting Game: Click the emulator screen above or press Space / Enter to launch.
Saving Progress: Use the built-in emulator save state hotkeys or auto-save feature.
Full Screen: Press Alt + Enter or click the fullscreen icon on the toolbar.

💡 PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Lag / Stutter: Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser settings.
Audio Mute: Click inside the game screen to activate WebAudio sound synthesis.
Multiplayer: Connect two USB controllers or use WASD (P2) + Arrow Keys (P1).

Frequently asked questions about Total Recall

Who made Total Recall?

Total Recall was published by Interplay, Acclaim Entertainment, released in 1990.

What kind of game is Total Recall?

Total Recall is a action, platform game for the NES / Famicom.

Can two people play Total Recall?

No. Total Recall is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Total Recall load?

The Total Recall ROM is 101 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Which emulators can run Total Recall?

Total Recall runs on NES / Famicom and Nestopia UE (Accurate). You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Move / D-Pad:	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Fire / Action (A):	`X` or `K`
Jump / Special (B):	`Z` or `J`
Start / Select:	`Enter` / `Shift`

Move / WASD:	`W` `S` `A` `D`
Fire / Action (A):	`B` or `I`
Jump / Special (B):	`V` or `U`
Start / Select:	`T` / `R`

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