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Pururun
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Pururun is an arcade action game developed by Metro and Banpresto, released in 1995. Players control a jelly-like blob character that can bounce, stretch, and squash through stages filled with enemies and obstacles. The core mechanic revolves around using the character's elastic properties to defeat enemies by bouncing into them or squashing down onto them. Stages are structured as single-screen or scrolling levels with a variety of enemy types and platforming challenges. The game features colorful, cartoonish visuals and a light-hearted tone aimed at a broad audience. Controls are straightforward, involving movement, jumping, and triggering the character's special elastic attacks. Players progress through multiple worlds, each culminating in a boss encounter that requires understanding the blob's movement mechanics to defeat effectively.
- Developer
- Metro / Banpresto
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
Pururun Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pururun 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.
Pururun Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pururun 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
"Pururun" Arcade longplay 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pururun released?
Pururun was released in 1995 for the Arcade.
Who developed Pururun?
Pururun was developed by Metro / Banpresto, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Pururun?
Pururun is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pururun for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pururun runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pururun in the browser?
No. Pururun streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pururun?
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 Pururun 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 Pururun this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pururun. 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.
