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Shienryu
炎龙
Shienryu is a vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up released in arcades in 1997 by Warashi. Players pilot a dragon-shaped spacecraft through multiple stages, facing waves of enemies and large boss encounters. The game supports two-player simultaneous play, allowing cooperative action throughout. Players use a joystick to maneuver and buttons to fire standard shots and release special attacks. The spacecraft can be powered up by collecting items dropped by defeated enemies. Stages alternate between horizontal and vertical scrolling sections, providing some variety in the shooting action. The visuals feature detailed sprite-based graphics with fantasy and sci-fi themes blended together. Warashi designed the game with accessible controls and fast-paced combat aimed at arcade audiences.
- Developer
- Warashi
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
Shienryu Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shienryu 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.
Shienryu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shienryu 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
"Shienryu" Arcade longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shienryu released?
Shienryu was released in 1997 for the Arcade.
Who developed Shienryu?
Shienryu was developed by Warashi, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shienryu support?
Shienryu supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Shienryu?
Shienryu is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shienryu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shienryu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shienryu in the browser?
No. Shienryu streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shienryu?
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 Shienryu 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 Shienryu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shienryu. 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.
