Black Black
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Black Black combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
Black Black Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Black Black on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| 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.
Black Black Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Black Black on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Black Black" GBA longplay 2002
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Black released?
Black Black was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Black Black?
Black Black was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Black Black support?
Black Black is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Black Black?
Black Black is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Black Black for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Black Black runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Black Black in the browser?
No. Black Black streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Black Black?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Black Black work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Black Black this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Black Black. 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.
