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Krull
克鲁尔
Krull is an action arcade game released by Gottlieb in 1983. Players control a warrior navigating through five distinct levels inspired by the film of the same name. The game features side-scrolling combat where players must defeat enemies and avoid obstacles using a sword for close-range attacks and a throwing star weapon for ranged combat. Each level presents different enemy types and hazards, requiring the player to reach the end and defeat a boss character. Controls are straightforward, with movement and attack buttons allowing for responsive gameplay. The game emphasizes pattern recognition and timing as players learn enemy behavior and level layouts to progress.
- Developer
- Gottlieb
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Krull Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Krull 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.
Krull Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Krull 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
"Krull" Arcade longplay 1983
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krull released?
Krull was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Krull?
Krull was developed by Gottlieb, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Krull?
Krull is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Krull for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Krull runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Krull in the browser?
No. Krull streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Krull?
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 Krull 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 Krull this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Krull. 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.
