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Gang Wars
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Gang Wars is an action arcade game released by Alpha Denshi Co. in 1989. Players control a fighter moving through urban streets, battling enemies using punches, kicks, and special moves. The game features a side-scrolling perspective with multiple levels set in different locations. Combat relies on timing and button combinations to execute various attacks. Players progress through stages by defeating waves of opponents, with bosses appearing at the end of each level. The arcade version includes two-player cooperative gameplay, allowing simultaneous play for increased challenge and entertainment.
- Developer
- Alpha Denshi Co.
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.4K)
- Last updated
Gang Wars Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gang Wars 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.
Gang Wars Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gang Wars 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
"Gang Wars" Arcade longplay 1989
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gang Wars released?
Gang Wars was released in 1989 for the Arcade.
Who developed Gang Wars?
Gang Wars was developed by Alpha Denshi Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Gang Wars?
Gang Wars is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gang Wars for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gang Wars runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gang Wars in the browser?
No. Gang Wars streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gang Wars?
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 Gang Wars 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 Gang Wars this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gang Wars. 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.
