Dakar 2
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Dakar 2 combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Dakar 2 Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dakar 2 on our in-browser GBA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Dakar 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dakar 2 on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dakar 2" GBA longplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of game is Dakar 2?
Dakar 2 is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dakar 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dakar 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dakar 2 in the browser?
No. Dakar 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dakar 2?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Dakar 2 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dakar 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dakar 2. 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.
