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Robocop
机械战警
RoboCop is an action arcade game developed by Data East Corporation in 1988. Players control the titular cyborg law enforcement officer through side-scrolling levels filled with criminals and obstacles. The game features shooting mechanics where players aim and fire at enemies while navigating the environment. RoboCop can punch, kick, and use his gun to defeat opponents. The arcade version includes multiple stages set in various locations, with bosses appearing at level endpoints. Players must manage ammunition and health while progressing through increasingly difficult waves of enemies. The game combines run-and-gun action with melee combat, requiring timing and precision to advance.
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4.5K)
- Last updated
Robocop Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Robocop 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.
Robocop Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Robocop 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
"Robocop" Arcade longplay 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robocop released?
Robocop was released in 1988 for the Arcade.
Who developed Robocop?
Robocop was developed by Data East Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Robocop?
Robocop is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Robocop for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Robocop runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Robocop in the browser?
No. Robocop streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Robocop?
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 Robocop 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 Robocop this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Robocop. 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.
