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Black Tiger
黑虎
Black Tiger is an action game developed by Capcom in 1987. Players control a tiger warrior who moves left and right across horizontal levels, jumping to avoid obstacles and defeat enemies. The game features a side-scrolling perspective with simple but demanding platforming mechanics. Players attack enemies with claw strikes and collect power-ups scattered throughout stages. Each level progresses through multiple screens before reaching a boss encounter. Controls are straightforward, using directional inputs and action buttons for jumping and attacking. The gameplay emphasizes timing and positioning to navigate through enemy formations and environmental hazards.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
Black Tiger Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Black Tiger 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.
Black Tiger Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Black Tiger on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Black Tiger" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Tiger released?
Black Tiger was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Black Tiger?
Black Tiger was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Black Tiger?
Black Tiger is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Black Tiger for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Black Tiger runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Black Tiger in the browser?
No. Black Tiger streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Black Tiger?
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 Black Tiger 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 Black Tiger this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Black Tiger. 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.
