Screenshots1 / 2
Solvalou
索尔瓦罗
Solvalou is a 3D rail shooter released by Namco in 1991 for arcades. Players pilot the Solvalou aircraft, the same ship from the classic Xevious series, through a series of stages viewed from a behind-the-craft perspective. The game uses a combination of air and ground targets, requiring players to shoot flying enemies with a standard vulcan cannon while bombing surface installations using a separate weapon. The cabinet featured a yoke-style flight controller, giving players a more immersive feel. Stages progress through varied environments, and players must manage both enemy attacks and terrain obstacles. The game draws heavily on Xevious lore, incorporating familiar enemy types and the Andor Genesis mothership as a boss encounter.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Solvalou Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Solvalou 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.
Solvalou Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Solvalou 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
"Solvalou" Arcade longplay 1991
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Solvalou released?
Solvalou was released in 1991 for the Arcade.
Who developed Solvalou?
Solvalou was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Solvalou support?
Solvalou is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Solvalou?
Solvalou is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Solvalou for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Solvalou runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Solvalou in the browser?
No. Solvalou streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Solvalou?
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 Solvalou 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 Solvalou this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Solvalou. 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.
