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Guwange
古王
Guwange is an action game released by Cave under Atlus license in 1999 for arcade. Players control a character navigating through side-scrolling stages filled with enemies and obstacles. The game features fast-paced combat mechanics where players attack and move fluidly across each level. Players progress through multiple stages, each presenting increasing difficulty with waves of adversaries and environmental hazards. The controls are responsive, allowing precise movement and attack timing. Guwange emphasizes skill-based gameplay where mastering enemy patterns and positioning becomes essential for survival across its structured campaign.
- Developer
- Cave (Atlus license)
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Guwange Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Guwange 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.
Guwange Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Guwange 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
"Guwange" Arcade longplay 1999
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guwange released?
Guwange was released in 1999 for the Arcade.
Who developed Guwange?
Guwange was developed by Cave (Atlus license), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Guwange?
Guwange is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Guwange for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Guwange runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Guwange in the browser?
No. Guwange streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Guwange?
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 Guwange 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 Guwange this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Guwange. 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.
