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Dazzler
Dazzler is an action arcade game released in 1982 by Century Electronics. Players control a character navigating the screen while shooting at enemies and avoiding hazards. The game supports two-player simultaneous play, allowing a second player to join the action. Like many arcade titles of its era, Dazzler features escalating difficulty as players progress through stages, with enemy patterns becoming more aggressive over time. Controls are straightforward, typically involving a joystick for movement and a button for firing. The game's visual style aims for colorful, fast-paced action typical of early 1980s arcade cabinets. Century Electronics was a British manufacturer known for producing several arcade titles during this period, and Dazzler represents one of their action-oriented releases from that year.
- Developer
- Century Electronics
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.4K)
- Last updated
Dazzler Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dazzler 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.
Dazzler Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dazzler 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
"Dazzler" Arcade longplay 1982
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dazzler released?
Dazzler was released in 1982 for the Arcade.
Who developed Dazzler?
Dazzler was developed by Century Electronics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dazzler support?
Dazzler supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Dazzler?
Dazzler is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dazzler for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dazzler runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dazzler in the browser?
No. Dazzler streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dazzler?
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 Dazzler 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 Dazzler this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dazzler. 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.
