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Armor Attack
装甲突击
Armor Attack is a vector graphics action game released in 1980 by Cinematronics. Players control a jeep navigating a top-down battlefield, tasked with destroying enemy tanks and helicopters before they can return fire. The jeep can move in eight directions and fire bullets, while cover objects like buildings provide temporary protection from incoming rounds. Enemy vehicles increase in speed and aggression as the game progresses, raising the difficulty over time. Armor Attack supports two simultaneous players, allowing cooperative play where both jeeps operate on the same battlefield. There are no distinct levels; instead, the game runs as a continuous escalating survival session. The vector display gives the battlefield a clean, wireframe appearance distinct from raster-based contemporaries.
- Developer
- Cinematronics
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.8K)
- Last updated
Armor Attack Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Armor Attack on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Armor Attack Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Armor Attack on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Armor Attack" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armor Attack released?
Armor Attack was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed Armor Attack?
Armor Attack was developed by Cinematronics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Armor Attack support?
Armor Attack supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Armor Attack?
Armor Attack is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Armor Attack for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Armor Attack runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Armor Attack in the browser?
No. Armor Attack streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Armor Attack?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Armor Attack work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Armor Attack this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Armor Attack. 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.
