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Super Cobra
超级眼镜蛇
Super Cobra is an action game released by Konami in 1981 for arcade. Players pilot a helicopter, navigating through horizontally scrolling levels while avoiding obstacles and enemies. The craft can fire shots to destroy threats and must collect items for points. Controls involve directional movement and a fire button to shoot. The game features multiple stages with increasing difficulty, each presenting different terrain and enemy patterns. Players must guide the helicopter through narrow passages and over hazardous landscapes while managing limited ammunition and fuel considerations, creating a fast-paced action experience centered on precise maneuvering and tactical shooting.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1981
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.2K)
- Last updated
Super Cobra Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Super Cobra 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.
Super Cobra Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Super Cobra 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
"Super Cobra" Arcade longplay 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Cobra released?
Super Cobra was released in 1981 for the Arcade.
Who developed Super Cobra?
Super Cobra was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Super Cobra?
Super Cobra is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Super Cobra for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Super Cobra runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Super Cobra in the browser?
No. Super Cobra streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Super Cobra?
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 Super Cobra 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 Super Cobra this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Super Cobra. 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.
