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Exzisus
Exzisus is a horizontal scrolling shoot-em-up released by Taito Corporation in 1987 for arcade cabinets. Players pilot a fighter aircraft through multiple stages, shooting down waves of enemy planes, ground targets, and end-of-stage bosses. The game features a two-player simultaneous cooperative mode, allowing both players to combine firepower against enemies. Players collect power-ups dropped by defeated enemies to enhance their weapons and increase offensive capability. The controls use a joystick for movement and a button for firing, keeping the input scheme straightforward. Stages alternate between air-based combat sections and segments featuring ground assault sequences, adding some variety to the action. The game supports a dedicated two-player cabinet configuration, making cooperative play a central feature of the arcade experience.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
Exzisus Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Exzisus 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.
Exzisus Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Exzisus 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
"Exzisus" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Exzisus released?
Exzisus was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Exzisus?
Exzisus was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Exzisus?
Exzisus is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Exzisus for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Exzisus runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Exzisus in the browser?
No. Exzisus streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Exzisus?
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 Exzisus 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 Exzisus this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Exzisus. 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.
