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In The Hunt
海底大战争
In The Hunt is a 2-player submarine action game developed by Irem in 1993. Players pilot submarines through various ocean environments, engaging enemy vessels and sea creatures in combat. The game features horizontal scrolling gameplay where players navigate through eight stages, each presenting increasingly difficult threats. Controls are straightforward: movement in all directions and firing weapons. Players collect power-ups scattered throughout levels to enhance their submarine's firepower and defensive capabilities. The cooperative gameplay allows two players to work together against waves of enemies. Visual elements include detailed ocean backdrops and sprite-based enemies. The game emphasizes tactical positioning and timing as key survival strategies rather than pure reflexes.
- Developer
- Irem
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
In The Hunt Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for In The Hunt 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.
In The Hunt Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of In The Hunt 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
"In The Hunt" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was In The Hunt released?
In The Hunt was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed In The Hunt?
In The Hunt was developed by Irem, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does In The Hunt support?
In The Hunt supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is In The Hunt?
In The Hunt is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play In The Hunt for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — In The Hunt runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play In The Hunt in the browser?
No. In The Hunt streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in In The Hunt?
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 In The Hunt 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 In The Hunt this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of In The Hunt. 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.
