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Special Forces II
特种部队2
Special Forces II is a 1985 arcade action game developed by Senko Industries under licence from Magic Electronics Inc. Players take on the role of soldiers navigating through enemy territory, shooting down opponents and avoiding hazards across multiple stages. The game supports simultaneous two-player co-op, allowing a pair of players to fight through levels together. Controls involve moving the character and firing at enemies, with gameplay structured around progressing through successive stages of increasing difficulty. The military theme and cooperative play were notable elements for the time, giving arcade-goers a reason to team up at the cabinet.
- Developer
- Senko Industries (Magic Eletronics Inc. licence)
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
Special Forces II Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Special Forces II 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.
Special Forces II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Special Forces II 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
"Special Forces II" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Special Forces II released?
Special Forces II was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Special Forces II?
Special Forces II was developed by Senko Industries (Magic Eletronics Inc. licence), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Special Forces II support?
Special Forces II supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Special Forces II?
Special Forces II is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Special Forces II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Special Forces II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Special Forces II in the browser?
No. Special Forces II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Special Forces II?
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 Special Forces II 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 Special Forces II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Special Forces II. 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.
