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Rip Cord
撕裂降伞
Rip Cord is an action arcade game released by Exidy in 1979. Players control a skydiver who must navigate through the air while avoiding obstacles and collecting targets. The gameplay involves timing descents and horizontal movements across multiple screens, each presenting different hazard configurations. The skydiver can deploy a parachute to slow descent or maneuver laterally to dodge incoming threats. Control is straightforward, using joystick inputs to guide the character. The game progresses through successive waves of increasing difficulty with varied obstacle patterns. Collision with hazards results in loss of lives. The objective is to complete each level by successfully navigating to designated landing zones while avoiding all obstacles encountered during descent.
- Developer
- Exidy
- Released
- 1979
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.8K)
- Last updated
Rip Cord Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rip Cord 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.
Rip Cord Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rip Cord 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
"Rip Cord" Arcade longplay 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rip Cord released?
Rip Cord was released in 1979 for the Arcade.
Who developed Rip Cord?
Rip Cord was developed by Exidy, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Rip Cord?
Rip Cord is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rip Cord for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rip Cord runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rip Cord in the browser?
No. Rip Cord streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rip Cord?
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 Rip Cord 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 Rip Cord this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rip Cord. 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.
