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Sen-Know
Sen-Know is an action game developed by Kaneko and Kouyousha, released in arcades in 1999. Players control a character through stage-based levels, engaging in action-oriented gameplay with combat mechanics. The game features standard arcade controls for movement and attacks. Progression moves through multiple stages with increasing difficulty. The title combines sensory perception with knowledge-based gameplay elements, creating a unique premise for the action genre typical of late 1990s arcade releases.
- Developer
- Kaneko / Kouyousha
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Sen-Know Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sen-Know 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.
Sen-Know Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sen-Know 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
"Sen-Know" Arcade longplay 1999
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sen-Know released?
Sen-Know was released in 1999 for the Arcade.
Who developed Sen-Know?
Sen-Know was developed by Kaneko / Kouyousha, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Sen-Know?
Sen-Know is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sen-Know for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sen-Know runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sen-Know in the browser?
No. Sen-Know streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sen-Know?
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 Sen-Know 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 Sen-Know this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sen-Know. 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.
