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Rise of the Robots
Rise of the Robots is a 2-player action fighting game developed by Data Design in the early 1990s for the Game Gear. Players control a robot fighter in one-on-one combat against a series of opponents. Each battle represents a level, with difficulty increasing as players progress through the tournament. The game uses a straightforward control scheme—directional buttons for movement and attacks, with dedicated buttons for punches, kicks, and special moves. The single-screen fighting mechanic focuses on timing and positioning. Players can block to defend against attacks and execute combination moves. The portable Game Gear version adapts the arcade fighting action with simplified graphics and faster pacing suited to handheld play. Two players can compete directly, making it a competitive fighting experience on Sega's system.
- Developer
- Data Design
- Platform
- Game Gear
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Rise of the Robots Controls — Game Gear Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rise of the Robots on our in-browser Game Gear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Rise of the Robots Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rise of the Robots on Game Gear before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Rise of the Robots" Game Gear longplay
Rise of the Robots Cheat Codes
3 community-curated cheats for Rise of the Robots. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health P1
00C4-5128 -
No Health P2
00C4-5300 -
Infinite Time
00C4-5A0A00C4-5B09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Rise of the Robots?
Rise of the Robots was developed by Data Design, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Rise of the Robots support?
Rise of the Robots supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Gear.
What type of game is Rise of the Robots?
Rise of the Robots is a Action game for the Game Gear, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rise of the Robots for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rise of the Robots runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rise of the Robots in the browser?
No. Rise of the Robots streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Gear emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rise of the Robots?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Gear cartridge supported.
Does Rise of the Robots work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Gear emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Rise of the Robots this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rise of the Robots. 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.
