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Goindol
Goindol is an action arcade game developed by SunA and released in 1987. Players control a character navigating through platforming levels filled with enemies and obstacles. The game features side-scrolling gameplay where the protagonist must jump and attack to progress through multiple stages. Controls are straightforward, using directional inputs and action buttons for jumping and combat. Each level presents increasing difficulty with varied enemy placement and environmental hazards. The objective is to reach the level's end while defeating or avoiding adversaries, with the game progressing through a series of distinct stages.
- Developer
- SunA
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4.9K)
- Last updated
Goindol Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Goindol 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.
Goindol Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Goindol 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
"Goindol" Arcade longplay 1987
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goindol released?
Goindol was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Goindol?
Goindol was developed by SunA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Goindol?
Goindol is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Goindol for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Goindol runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Goindol in the browser?
No. Goindol streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Goindol?
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 Goindol 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 Goindol this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Goindol. 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.
