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High Voltage
High Voltage is an action arcade game released in 1985 by Alpha Denshi Co. Players control a character navigating electrified environments, fighting through waves of enemies across multiple stages. The game uses a joystick and button controls typical of arcade cabinets of the era. Each stage presents distinct enemy patterns and hazards that increase in difficulty as players progress. The electrical theme carries through the game's visual design and enemy types. Players must manage their positioning carefully to avoid enemy attacks while dealing damage efficiently. The game features the fast-paced, score-focused gameplay common to mid-1980s arcade titles, rewarding skilled players who can chain together effective attacks while surviving increasingly dangerous enemy formations.
- Developer
- Alpha Denshi Co.
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4.4K)
- Last updated
High Voltage Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for High Voltage 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.
High Voltage Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of High Voltage 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
"High Voltage" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was High Voltage released?
High Voltage was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed High Voltage?
High Voltage was developed by Alpha Denshi Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is High Voltage?
High Voltage is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play High Voltage for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — High Voltage runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play High Voltage in the browser?
No. High Voltage streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in High Voltage?
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 High Voltage 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 High Voltage this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of High Voltage. 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.
