F-22 Interceptor
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, F-22 Interceptor combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Victor Interactive
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
F-22 Interceptor Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for F-22 Interceptor on our in-browser Mega Drive 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) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
F-22 Interceptor Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of F-22 Interceptor on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"F-22 Interceptor" Mega Drive longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was F-22 Interceptor released?
F-22 Interceptor was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed F-22 Interceptor?
F-22 Interceptor was developed by Victor Interactive, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does F-22 Interceptor support?
F-22 Interceptor is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is F-22 Interceptor?
F-22 Interceptor is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play F-22 Interceptor for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — F-22 Interceptor runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play F-22 Interceptor in the browser?
No. F-22 Interceptor streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in F-22 Interceptor?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does F-22 Interceptor work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play F-22 Interceptor this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of F-22 Interceptor. 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.