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Equites
骑士
Equites is an action arcade game developed by Alpha Denshi Co. and released in 1984. Players control a knight character who must navigate through medieval-themed stages, engaging in combat with enemies using sword attacks. The game features a side-scrolling perspective where the protagonist moves left and right across the screen, jumping to avoid obstacles and striking foes. Controls are straightforward, utilizing a joystick for movement and buttons for attack and jump actions. The game progresses through multiple levels of increasing difficulty, with each stage presenting new enemy patterns and environmental challenges. Equites combines platforming elements with melee combat mechanics, requiring players to time their attacks while managing positioning against incoming threats.
- Developer
- Alpha Denshi Co.
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.5K)
- Last updated
Equites Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Equites 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.
Equites Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Equites 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
"Equites" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Equites released?
Equites was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Equites?
Equites was developed by Alpha Denshi Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Equites?
Equites is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Equites for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Equites runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Equites in the browser?
No. Equites streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Equites?
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 Equites 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 Equites this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Equites. 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.
