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Hunchback
驼背人
Hunchback is an action arcade game released by Century Electronics in 1983. The player controls a hunchbacked character navigating through multiple levels filled with obstacles and enemies. The objective is to reach the end of each stage while avoiding hazards and collecting items. The game features simple joystick controls for movement and jumping. Levels progressively increase in difficulty, with platforms, gaps, and adversaries requiring precise timing to overcome. The action-oriented gameplay emphasizes reflexes and pattern recognition as players work through successive stages of escalating challenge.
- Developer
- Century Electronics
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4K)
- Last updated
Hunchback Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Hunchback 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.
Hunchback Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Hunchback 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
"Hunchback" Arcade longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hunchback released?
Hunchback was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Hunchback?
Hunchback was developed by Century Electronics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Hunchback?
Hunchback is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Hunchback for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Hunchback runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Hunchback in the browser?
No. Hunchback streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Hunchback?
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 Hunchback 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 Hunchback this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Hunchback. 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.
