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New York New York
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New York New York is an action arcade game released in 1980 by Sigma Enterprises Inc. Players control a gunman who moves across a horizontally scrolling cityscape, shooting down waves of enemy aircraft that attack from above. The player can move left and right and fire upward to destroy incoming planes, helicopters, and other aerial threats. The game supports two players, who can take turns competing for high scores. As stages progress, enemy formations become more aggressive and numerous, increasing the difficulty. The city backdrop adds visual context to the aerial combat, with buildings visible in the background. New York New York draws comparisons to Space Invaders-style mechanics but applies them within a side-scrolling urban setting, giving the shooting action a distinct ground-based perspective.
- Developer
- Sigma Enterprises Inc.
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
New York New York Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for New York New York 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.
New York New York Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of New York New York 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
"New York New York" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New York New York released?
New York New York was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed New York New York?
New York New York was developed by Sigma Enterprises Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does New York New York support?
New York New York supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is New York New York?
New York New York is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play New York New York for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — New York New York runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play New York New York in the browser?
No. New York New York streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in New York New York?
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 New York New York 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 New York New York this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of New York New York. 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.
