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Meikyu Jima
迷宫岛
Meikyu Jima is a 1988 arcade action game developed by Irem. Players control a character navigating through maze-like island environments, fighting enemies and overcoming obstacles across multiple stages. The game features side-scrolling action where players attack foes using weapons collected throughout the levels. Characters can pick up various items to enhance their abilities as they progress. The controls involve moving, jumping, and attacking, with players managing their health while facing increasingly difficult enemy encounters. Each stage presents distinct layouts with different enemy types and hazards to navigate. Irem built the game around exploration within structured stages, requiring players to find paths through the environments while dealing with threats. The cabinet offered two-player simultaneous play, adding a cooperative dimension to the experience.
- Developer
- Irem
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3K)
- Last updated
Meikyu Jima Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Meikyu Jima 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.
Meikyu Jima Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Meikyu Jima 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
"Meikyu Jima" Arcade longplay 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meikyu Jima released?
Meikyu Jima was released in 1988 for the Arcade.
Who developed Meikyu Jima?
Meikyu Jima was developed by Irem, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Meikyu Jima?
Meikyu Jima is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Meikyu Jima for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Meikyu Jima runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Meikyu Jima in the browser?
No. Meikyu Jima streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Meikyu Jima?
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 Meikyu Jima 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 Meikyu Jima this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Meikyu Jima. 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.
