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Blade Master
刀剑之王
Blade Master is an action arcade game developed by Irem in 1991. Players control a swordsman who must defeat enemies across multiple stages using sword attacks and special moves. The game features a side-scrolling perspective where the player progresses through levels filled with various opponents and bosses. Combat relies on timing and weapon mastery, with the blade serving as the primary tool. The control scheme allows for directional movement and attack inputs to execute different sword techniques. Levels are structured in a linear progression, with difficulty increasing as players advance through the game's stages.
- Developer
- Irem
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4.9K)
- Last updated
Blade Master Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Blade Master 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.
Blade Master Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Blade Master 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
"Blade Master" Arcade longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blade Master released?
Blade Master was released in 1991 for the Arcade.
Who developed Blade Master?
Blade Master was developed by Irem, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Blade Master?
Blade Master is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Blade Master for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Blade Master runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Blade Master in the browser?
No. Blade Master streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Blade Master?
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 Blade Master 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 Blade Master this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Blade Master. 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.
