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Metal Black
黑色金属
Metal Black is an action arcade game developed by Taito Corporation and released in 1991. Players pilot a spacecraft through vertically scrolling levels, engaging in intense combat against enemy formations and boss encounters. The game features rapid-fire shooting mechanics with power-up systems that enhance the player's weapon capabilities. Controls are straightforward, using directional inputs for movement and a fire button for continuous shooting. The level structure progresses through multiple stages with increasing difficulty, culminating in challenging final bosses that require precise timing and pattern recognition to defeat.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation Japan
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2.7K)
- Last updated
Metal Black Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Metal Black 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.
Metal Black Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Metal Black 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
"Metal Black" Arcade longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metal Black released?
Metal Black was released in 1991 for the Arcade.
Who developed Metal Black?
Metal Black was developed by Taito Corporation Japan, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Metal Black?
Metal Black is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Metal Black for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Metal Black runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Metal Black in the browser?
No. Metal Black streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Metal Black?
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 Metal Black 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 Metal Black this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Metal Black. 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.
