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Scion
Scion is an action arcade game developed by Seibu Denshi in 1984. Players control a character navigating through side-scrolling stages filled with enemies and obstacles. The game features responsive controls for movement and attacking, allowing players to progress through multiple levels with increasing difficulty. Combat involves close-range melee attacks against various adversaries. The level structure follows a traditional arcade progression, with each stage presenting new enemy patterns and environmental challenges. Scion delivers straightforward action gameplay typical of early 1980s arcade design.
- Developer
- Seibu Denshi
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Scion Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Scion 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.
Scion Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Scion 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
"Scion" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scion released?
Scion was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Scion?
Scion was developed by Seibu Denshi, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Scion?
Scion is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Scion for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Scion runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Scion in the browser?
No. Scion streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Scion?
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 Scion 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 Scion this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Scion. 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.
