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M79 Ambush
M79伏击
M79 Ambush is an action arcade game released in 1977 by RamTek. The game supports two players and puts each player in control of a soldier armed with an M79 grenade launcher. Players fire grenades across the screen in an attempt to eliminate opposing infantry and targets. The grenade trajectories follow an arc, requiring players to account for distance and angle when aiming. The two-player mode allows head-to-head competition, with each player trying to outmaneuver and outshoot the other. The game uses simple monochrome graphics typical of mid-1970s arcade hardware. Controls involve adjusting the launch angle and firing timing to land shots accurately. M79 Ambush is an early example of the artillery-style shooting genre adapted for the arcade cabinet format.
- Developer
- RamTek
- Released
- 1977
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
M79 Ambush Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for M79 Ambush 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.
M79 Ambush Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of M79 Ambush 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
"M79 Ambush" Arcade longplay 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was M79 Ambush released?
M79 Ambush was released in 1977 for the Arcade.
Who developed M79 Ambush?
M79 Ambush was developed by RamTek, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does M79 Ambush support?
M79 Ambush supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is M79 Ambush?
M79 Ambush is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play M79 Ambush for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — M79 Ambush runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play M79 Ambush in the browser?
No. M79 Ambush streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in M79 Ambush?
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 M79 Ambush 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 M79 Ambush this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of M79 Ambush. 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.
