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Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari
今古东西干支物语
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari is an arcade action game developed by Visco and released in 1994. Players choose from characters based on the Chinese zodiac animals and fight through stages using punches, kicks, and special moves. The game features a beat-em-up style where characters battle waves of enemies across multiple scrolling stages. Each zodiac character has distinct abilities and attack patterns, giving players different approaches to combat. The controls involve standard arcade joystick and button inputs for basic attacks and special techniques. Stages progress through various themed environments, culminating in boss encounters. The game supports multiplayer, allowing two players to fight cooperatively through the stages together.
- Developer
- Visco
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari 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.
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari" Arcade longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari released?
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari was released in 1994 for the Arcade.
Who developed Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari?
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari was developed by Visco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari?
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari in the browser?
No. Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari?
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 Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari 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 Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari this way?
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