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R2D Tank
R2D坦克
R2D Tank is an action arcade game developed by Sigma Enterprises Inc. and released in 1980. Players control a tank navigating through levels while engaging in combat against enemy forces. The game features tank movement controls and shooting mechanics, with players progressing through sequential stages of increasing difficulty. The objective involves destroying enemies and obstacles while managing the tank's positioning and firepower. The game uses a top-down perspective, allowing players to see the surrounding battlefield. Each level presents new enemy configurations and environmental challenges that must be overcome to advance.
- Developer
- Sigma Enterprises Inc.
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3.2K)
- Last updated
R2D Tank Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for R2D Tank 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.
R2D Tank Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of R2D Tank 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
"R2D Tank" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was R2D Tank released?
R2D Tank was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed R2D Tank?
R2D Tank was developed by Sigma Enterprises Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is R2D Tank?
R2D Tank is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play R2D Tank for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — R2D Tank runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play R2D Tank in the browser?
No. R2D Tank streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in R2D Tank?
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 R2D Tank 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 R2D Tank this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of R2D Tank. 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.
