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MegaTack
MegaTack is an action arcade game released in 1980, developed by GamePlan under a Centuri license. Players control a cannon at the bottom of the screen and must shoot incoming enemies advancing from above, drawing on familiar fixed-shooter mechanics. The game supports two players, allowing alternating play. Enemies descend in waves, and players must clear each wave while avoiding enemy fire and collision. The controls are straightforward, typically involving a joystick to move the cannon left and right and a button to fire. Difficulty increases as waves progress, with enemies moving faster and attacking more aggressively. MegaTack was distributed through Centuri, a notable arcade publisher of the era, making it available across North American arcades during the early 1980s.
- Developer
- GamePlan (Centuri license)
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
MegaTack Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for MegaTack 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.
MegaTack Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of MegaTack 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
"MegaTack" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was MegaTack released?
MegaTack was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed MegaTack?
MegaTack was developed by GamePlan (Centuri license), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does MegaTack support?
MegaTack supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is MegaTack?
MegaTack is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play MegaTack for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — MegaTack runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play MegaTack in the browser?
No. MegaTack streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in MegaTack?
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 MegaTack 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 MegaTack this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of MegaTack. 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.
