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Space Bomber
太空炸弹人
Space Bomber is an action game released in 1998 by Psikyo for arcade cabinets. Players control a character who must navigate stages and use bombs as the primary weapon to defeat enemies and clear obstacles. The gameplay focuses on strategic bomb placement and timing, with players moving through multiple stages filled with enemies and hazards. The game supports multiplayer, allowing two players to tackle the action simultaneously. Controls are straightforward, using a joystick and buttons to move and deploy bombs. Each stage presents distinct enemy patterns and layouts, requiring players to manage limited resources carefully. As a Psikyo production, the game carries the studio's characteristic fast-paced arcade sensibility, designed to challenge players while encouraging repeat attempts to improve performance.
- Developer
- Psikyo
- Released
- 1998
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Space Bomber Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Space Bomber 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.
Space Bomber Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Space Bomber 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
"Space Bomber" Arcade longplay 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space Bomber released?
Space Bomber was released in 1998 for the Arcade.
Who developed Space Bomber?
Space Bomber was developed by Psikyo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Space Bomber?
Space Bomber is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Space Bomber for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Space Bomber runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Space Bomber in the browser?
No. Space Bomber streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Space Bomber?
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 Space Bomber 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 Space Bomber this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Space Bomber. 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.
