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Bull Fighter
斗牛士
Bull Fighter is a fighting game developed by Alpha Denshi Co. and released in 1984 for arcades. Players control a fighter engaged in one-on-one combat matches against opponents. The game features hand-to-hand fighting mechanics where players execute punches, kicks, and special moves using the arcade controls. Characters face off in individual rounds, with matches progressing through multiple stages of increasing difficulty. The combat system allows for close-range engagement and strategic positioning during fights. Bull Fighter represents the arcade fighting game offerings of the early 1980s, competing in the emerging fighting game category before the genre's major innovations.
- Developer
- Alpha Denshi Co.
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Fighting
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Bull Fighter Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bull Fighter 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.
Bull Fighter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bull Fighter 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
"Bull Fighter" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bull Fighter released?
Bull Fighter was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Bull Fighter?
Bull Fighter was developed by Alpha Denshi Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Bull Fighter?
Bull Fighter is a Fighting game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bull Fighter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bull Fighter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bull Fighter in the browser?
No. Bull Fighter streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bull Fighter?
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 Bull Fighter 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 Bull Fighter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bull Fighter. 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.
