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Super Xevious
铁板阵：Super
Super Xevious is an arcade action game developed by Namco in 1984. Players pilot a fighter jet across vertical-scrolling stages, attacking ground and airborne enemies from above. The game features two weapon types: a machine gun for air targets and bombs for ground installations. Players navigate using standard controls to position their aircraft while managing ammunition and avoiding enemy fire. The game progresses through distinct stages with increasing difficulty, each presenting different enemy formations and terrain challenges. Super Xevious combines shooter mechanics with strategic bombing elements, requiring players to identify and eliminate specific ground targets before advancing.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Super Xevious Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Super Xevious 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 Xevious Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Super Xevious 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 Xevious" Arcade longplay 1984
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Xevious released?
Super Xevious was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Super Xevious?
Super Xevious was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Super Xevious?
Super Xevious is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Super Xevious for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Super Xevious runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Super Xevious in the browser?
No. Super Xevious streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Super Xevious?
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 Xevious 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 Xevious this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Super Xevious. 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.
