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Last Mission
最后使命
Last Mission is an action arcade game developed by Data East Corporation and released in 1986. Players control a character navigating through multiple stages filled with enemies and obstacles. The game features side-scrolling gameplay where the player must advance through each level while defeating adversaries using their equipped weapons. Controls allow for movement and attacking, with progression depending on clearing designated levels. The game employs a stage-based structure, with each mission presenting increasing difficulty. As a Data East title from the mid-1980s arcade era, Last Mission exemplifies the action game design conventions of its period.
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Last Mission Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Last Mission 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.
Last Mission Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Last Mission 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
"Last Mission" Arcade longplay 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Last Mission released?
Last Mission was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Last Mission?
Last Mission was developed by Data East Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Last Mission?
Last Mission is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Last Mission for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Last Mission runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Last Mission in the browser?
No. Last Mission streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Last Mission?
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 Last Mission 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 Last Mission this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Last Mission. 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.
