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Exciting Soccer II
足球：Exciting II
Exciting Soccer II is an arcade sports game released in 1984 by Alpha Denshi Co. Players control a soccer team from an overhead perspective, moving across the field to pass, shoot, and defend against the opposing team. The game follows standard soccer rules and is structured around timed matches. Players can choose from different national teams, adding variety to each session. Controls typically involve a joystick for player movement and buttons for kicking and passing. The overhead view keeps the entire field visible, making positioning a key part of gameplay. As a sequel to the original Exciting Soccer, this cabinet built on the earlier game's mechanics and continued Alpha Denshi's presence in the sports arcade market of the early 1980s.
- Developer
- Alpha Denshi Co.
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Sports
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.9K)
- Last updated
Exciting Soccer II Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Exciting Soccer II 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.
Exciting Soccer II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Exciting Soccer II 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
"Exciting Soccer II" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Exciting Soccer II released?
Exciting Soccer II was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Exciting Soccer II?
Exciting Soccer II was developed by Alpha Denshi Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Exciting Soccer II?
Exciting Soccer II is a Sports game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Exciting Soccer II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Exciting Soccer II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Exciting Soccer II in the browser?
No. Exciting Soccer II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Exciting Soccer II?
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 Exciting Soccer II 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 Exciting Soccer II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Exciting Soccer II. 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.
