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Check Man
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Check Man is an action arcade game developed by Zilec-Zenitone and released in 1982. Players control a character navigating through levels filled with obstacles and enemies. The game features simple controls for movement and jumping as the primary mechanics. Players must avoid or eliminate enemies while progressing through the stage layout. The objective involves reaching the goal area while managing limited resources or lives. Check Man presents multiple levels with increasing difficulty, requiring players to master the control scheme and memorize enemy patterns to advance successfully through the game.
- Developer
- Zilec-Zenitone
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
Check Man Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Check Man 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.
Check Man Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Check Man 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
"Check Man" Arcade longplay 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Check Man released?
Check Man was released in 1982 for the Arcade.
Who developed Check Man?
Check Man was developed by Zilec-Zenitone, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Check Man?
Check Man is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Check Man for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Check Man runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Check Man in the browser?
No. Check Man streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Check Man?
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 Check Man 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 Check Man this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Check Man. 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.
