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Daikaiju no Gyakushu
大怪兽的逆袭
Daikaiju no Gyakushu is an arcade action game released by Taito in 1986. Players control a giant monster — a kaiju — and must battle through waves of military forces, including tanks, aircraft, and other enemies attempting to stop the creature's rampage. The gameplay involves stomping through urban environments while destroying obstacles and defeating enemies to progress. Players use joystick controls to move the kaiju and attack surrounding threats. The game draws clear inspiration from classic tokusatsu monster films, putting the player in the role of the destructive creature rather than the defending forces. Stages challenge players to survive escalating enemy attacks while pushing forward through the environment.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
Daikaiju no Gyakushu Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Daikaiju no Gyakushu 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.
Daikaiju no Gyakushu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Daikaiju no Gyakushu on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Daikaiju no Gyakushu" Arcade longplay 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daikaiju no Gyakushu released?
Daikaiju no Gyakushu was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Daikaiju no Gyakushu?
Daikaiju no Gyakushu was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Daikaiju no Gyakushu?
Daikaiju no Gyakushu is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Daikaiju no Gyakushu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Daikaiju no Gyakushu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Daikaiju no Gyakushu in the browser?
No. Daikaiju no Gyakushu streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Daikaiju no Gyakushu?
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 Daikaiju no Gyakushu 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 Daikaiju no Gyakushu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Daikaiju no Gyakushu. 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.
