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SAR - Search And Rescue
SAR：搜救行动
SAR - Search And Rescue is an action arcade game developed by SNK in 1989. Players control a rescue operator navigating through various missions to save hostages and neutralize threats. The game features fast-paced combat with weapon pickups and environmental hazards across multiple levels. Controls allow movement in four directions with separate buttons for shooting and special actions. The level structure progresses through different rescue scenarios, each presenting distinct challenges and enemy patterns. Players must balance offensive strategy with defensive maneuvering to complete objectives and advance.
- Developer
- SNK
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
SAR - Search And Rescue Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for SAR - Search And Rescue 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.
SAR - Search And Rescue Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of SAR - Search And Rescue 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
"SAR - Search And Rescue" Arcade longplay 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was SAR - Search And Rescue released?
SAR - Search And Rescue was released in 1989 for the Arcade.
Who developed SAR - Search And Rescue?
SAR - Search And Rescue was developed by SNK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is SAR - Search And Rescue?
SAR - Search And Rescue is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play SAR - Search And Rescue for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — SAR - Search And Rescue runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play SAR - Search And Rescue in the browser?
No. SAR - Search And Rescue streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in SAR - Search And Rescue?
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 SAR - Search And Rescue 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 SAR - Search And Rescue this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of SAR - Search And Rescue. 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.
