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Gun Master
Gun Master is an action arcade game released in 1994 by Metro. Players take on the role of a gun-wielding fighter moving through side-scrolling stages, shooting enemies and avoiding incoming fire. The game follows a straightforward structure of combat-focused levels where players progress by eliminating waves of opponents. Controls involve moving the character and directing gunfire at targets across the screen. Metro designed the game around fast-paced shooting encounters with escalating enemy difficulty as players advance through stages. Power-ups and weapon pickups may appear to enhance combat capability. The arcade format keeps rounds short and intense, encouraging players to improve their performance with each credit. The overall presentation reflects the action arcade style common to early 1990s coin-operated titles.
- Developer
- Metro
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3.7K)
- Last updated
Gun Master Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gun Master 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.
Gun Master Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gun Master 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
"Gun Master" Arcade longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gun Master released?
Gun Master was released in 1994 for the Arcade.
Who developed Gun Master?
Gun Master was developed by Metro, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Gun Master?
Gun Master is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gun Master for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gun Master runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gun Master in the browser?
No. Gun Master streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gun Master?
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 Gun Master 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 Gun Master this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gun Master. 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.
