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Guts'n
Guts'n is an arcade action game released in 2000, developed by Kaneko and Kouyousha. Players control a character through side-scrolling stages, fighting enemies using punches, kicks, and special moves. The game features a beat-em-up style structure where players advance through levels defeating waves of opponents. Controls are built around an arcade joystick and button layout, allowing for basic combat combinations and defensive maneuvers. The game includes multiple stages with boss encounters at key points, and supports single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes. Character sprites are rendered in a cartoonish style, giving the game a lighthearted visual tone despite its combat-focused gameplay. As an arcade release, the difficulty scales to encourage continued play.
- Developer
- Kaneko / Kouyousha
- Released
- 2000
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.5K)
- Last updated
Guts'n Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Guts'n 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.
Guts'n Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Guts'n 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
"Guts'n" Arcade longplay 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guts'n released?
Guts'n was released in 2000 for the Arcade.
Who developed Guts'n?
Guts'n was developed by Kaneko / Kouyousha, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Guts'n?
Guts'n is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Guts'n for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Guts'n runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Guts'n in the browser?
No. Guts'n streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Guts'n?
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 Guts'n 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 Guts'n this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Guts'n. 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.
