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Jumping Cross
跳跃十字
Jumping Cross is a platformer arcade game developed by SNK in 1984. Players control a character navigating through scrolling levels filled with obstacles and enemies. The objective involves jumping across platforms and hazards to reach the end of each stage. The game features multiple level layouts with increasing difficulty, requiring precise timing and platforming skills. Controls allow the player to move left and right while jumping to avoid dangers and progress through the game world. Jumping Cross exemplifies SNK's arcade output during the early 1980s with its straightforward action-based gameplay and level progression structure.
- Developer
- SNK
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Platformer
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.6K)
- Last updated
Jumping Cross Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Jumping Cross 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.
Jumping Cross Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Jumping Cross 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
"Jumping Cross" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jumping Cross released?
Jumping Cross was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Jumping Cross?
Jumping Cross was developed by SNK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Jumping Cross?
Jumping Cross is a Platformer game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Jumping Cross for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Jumping Cross runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Jumping Cross in the browser?
No. Jumping Cross streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Jumping Cross?
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 Jumping Cross 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 Jumping Cross this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Jumping Cross. 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.
