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Lock'n'Chase
Lock'n'Chase is an action arcade game developed by Data East Corporation in 1981. Players control a character navigating maze-like screens while being pursued by enemies. The objective involves collecting items while avoiding or escaping from chasers. The game features joystick controls for movement in four directions and an action button for interaction. Gameplay progresses through multiple levels with increasing difficulty, each presenting different maze layouts and enemy patterns. The core mechanic revolves around timing and spatial awareness, requiring players to plan routes and manage the threat of pursuing adversaries.
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Released
- 1981
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Lock'n'Chase Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lock'n'Chase 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.
Lock'n'Chase Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lock'n'Chase 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
"Lock'n'Chase" Arcade longplay 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lock'n'Chase released?
Lock'n'Chase was released in 1981 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lock'n'Chase?
Lock'n'Chase was developed by Data East Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Lock'n'Chase?
Lock'n'Chase is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lock'n'Chase for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lock'n'Chase runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lock'n'Chase in the browser?
No. Lock'n'Chase streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lock'n'Chase?
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 Lock'n'Chase 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 Lock'n'Chase this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lock'n'Chase. 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.
